The renowned two-time champions of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, West Indies and Sri Lanka, the fearsome champions of 1996, are in different groups for the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, setting the stage for an exciting battle. This eagerly awaited cricket tournament, which is slated to take place in Zimbabwe from June 18 to July 9, promises to include nail-biting matches and fierce competition as teams compete to qualify for the biggest international cricket competition. Let’s look into the details and see what cricket fans may expect from this enthralling path to qualification.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Groups
10 teams have been sorted into two groups, namely Group A and Group B for the World Cup Qualifiers.
Group A
- West Indies
- Zimbabwe
- Netherlands
- Nepal
- United States
Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Oman
- United Arab Emirates
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Dates
Beginning on Sunday, June 18, the group matches for the World Cup qualifiers will kickoff with Zimbabwe hosting Nepal at the Harare Sports Club. At the Bulawayo Athletic Club on Tuesday, June 27, Ireland will play UAE in the final encounter of the group stage.
Qualification Process: Road to the World Cup
Group Stage: Four Matches for Each Team
Each squad in the qualifier will take part in the group stage and compete in a total of four games. The top three teams from each group, which consists of multiple teams, advance to the following round.
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Super Six Stage: Carrying Points Forward
The Super Six stage starts after the group stage is through. All of the teams’ group stage points will be carried over into this round, with the exception of the points earned against the lowest two teams from each group. This guarantees that teams have an equal opportunity to advance.
Further Matches: Clash of Opposing Groups
Teams will compete against sides from the opposing group during the Super Six stage. They will play three more games, which will improve their overall record. The top two teams will be guaranteed spots in the World Cup at the conclusion of the Super Six stage.
Final Showdown: World Cup Qualifiers Final
The top two teams from the Super Six stage will compete in the qualification final on July 9 in the city of Harare for a spot in the World Cup as well as the ultimate title of World Cup qualifiers winner.
World Cup Qualifiers Fixtures
All matches start at 9:00 am local time
- Sunday, 18 June
Zimbabwe v Nepal, Harare Sports Club
West Indies v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club
- Monday, 19 June
Sri Lanka v UAE, Queen’s Sports Club
Ireland v Oman, Bulawayo Athletic Club - Tuesday, 20 June
Zimbabwe v Netherlands, Harare Sports Club
Nepal v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club - Wednesday, 21 June
Ireland v Scotland, Queen’s Sports Club
Oman v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club - Thursday, 22 June
West Indies v Nepal, Harare Sports Club
Netherlands v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club - Friday, 23 June
Sri Lanka v Oman, Queen’s Sports Club
Scotland v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club - Saturday, 24 June
Zimbabwe v West Indies, Harare Sports Club
Netherlands v Nepal, Takashinga Cricket Club - Sunday, 25 June
Sri Lanka v Ireland, Queen’s Sports Club
Scotland v Oman, Bulawayo Athletic Club - Monday, 26 June
Zimbabwe v USA, Harare Sports Club
West Indies v Netherlands, Takashinga Cricket Club - Tuesday, 27 June
Sri Lanka v Scotland, Queen’s Sports Club
Ireland v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club - Thursday, 29 June
Super 6: A2 v B2, Queen’s Sports Club - Friday, 30 June
Super 6: A3 v B1, Queen’s Sports Club
Playoff: A5 v B4, Takashinga Cricket Club - Saturday, 1 July
Super 6: A1 v B3, Harare Sports Club - Sunday, 2 July
Super 6: A2 v B1, Queen’s Sports Club
Playoff: A4 v B5, Takashinga Cricket Club - Monday, 3 July
Super 6: A3 v B2, Harare Sports Club - Tuesday, 4 July
Super 6: A2 v B3, Queen’s Sports Club
Playoff: 7th v 8th Takashinga Cricket Club - Wednesday, 5 July
Super Six: A1 v B2, Harare Sports Club - Thursday, 6 July
Super Six: A3 v B3, Queen’s Sports Club
Playoff: 9th v 10th Takashinga Cricket Club - Friday, 07 July
Super Six: A1 v B1, Harare Sports Club - Sunday, 09 July
The Final, Harare Sports Club
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