ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 Zimbabwe vs OmanLive Score and Updates from Bulawayo

0.3Bilal Khan to Craig Ervine, No run.

0.2Bilal Khan to Craig Ervine, On a length swinging away from the batter, Craig Ervine gives it a good look and leaves this.

0.1Bilal Khan to Joylord Gumbie, Off the mark straight away. On a length around pads, Joylord Gumbie tucks this to square leg for a single.

Done with the pre-match formalities! All in readiness now for Match 1 in the Super Sixes of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023. We can see Oman players spread out to take their respective field positions. Joylord Gumbie and Craig Ervine are the two openers for Zimbabwe. Bilal Khan has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let’s play…

We are moments away from the match but before that, the players from both sides walk out and line up for their respective national anthems. I will be Oman’s first followed by the national anthem of Zimbabwe.

Ed Rainsford is pitchside. He says that the weather is fantastic. Adds that one square boundary is very short and could play a huge part. Tells that there are some grass patches but one area is a bit dry. Mentions the pacers will get help but overall it is a good batting surface.

Craig Ervine the skipper of Zimbabwe says that the surface looks fresh and dry and they would have batted as it might turn late on. Adds that he is fully recovered and ready to go in this crunch game. Also adds that they have played a lot of cricket in Harare and would not mind playing in Bulawayo as they have the experience and skills to adjust to different venues. Informs that they have got three changes.

Zeeshan Maqsood the skipper of Oman says that they will bowl first. Adds that they want to exploit the early movement and restrict Zimbabwe to a low total. Tells that they lost the last game but the attitude in the camp is positive and they are up for the challenge. Informs they have made one change.

Oman (Playing XI) – Kashyap Prajapati, Jatinder Singh, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Mohammad Nadeem, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Naseem Khushi (WK), Fayyaz Butt, Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah (replaces Jay Odedra).

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) – Joylord Gumbie (WK), Craig Ervine (C) (replaces Innocent Kaia), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara (replaces Brad Evans), Blessing Muzarabani (replaces Tadiwanashe Marumani).