Harare [Zimbabwe], October 2 (ANI): Zimbabwe’s medical win over Kenya within the second semi-final of the African Qualifiers sealed their spot for subsequent 12 months’s T20 World Cup on Thursday.
Within the semi-final fixture, Zimbabwe ensured a qualification over Kenya with a seven-wicket win within the later fixture after Dhiren Gondaria received the toss and elected to bat.
Rakep Patel smashed an excellent 65 off 47 balls, however his solo effort wasn’t sufficient as Zimbabwe’s bowlers dominated the match. Chasing a goal of 123, Zimbabwe’s openers, Brian Bennett, launched a robust assault, with Bennett scoring 51 runs off 25 deliveries.
The suitable-hander carved out a powerful six fours off Lucas Ndandason’s over to all however affirm Zimbabwe’s spot in subsequent 12 months’s marquee match in India and Sri Lanka.
The Chevrons have certified for the T20 World Cup after lacking out on the earlier version in 2024.
Then again, Namibia has confirmed its ticket for a visit to the sub-continent for subsequent 12 months’s T20 World Cup after trouncing Tanzania of their African Qualifiers semi-final contest with out a lot fuss in Harare on Thursday.
Namibia outfoxed Tanzania with an imposing 63-run victory and have become the primary staff from the African Qualifiers to qualify for the marquee occasion. The assured spot will mark Namibia’s fourth look on the T20 World Cup, following its earlier attendance in 2021 (Tremendous 12s), 2022 (group stage), and 2024 (group stage).
Each ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 spots from the Africa Regional Remaining at the moment are taken after Namibia defeated Tanzania, whereas Zimbabwe clinched a win over Kenya.
As of now, 17 groups have certified for the showpiece occasion. The Asia EAP qualifier will see three extra groups earn a spot in subsequent 12 months’s World Cup.
India (host), Sri Lanka (host), Afghanistan (Tremendous Eight), Australia (Tremendous Eight), Bangladesh (Tremendous Eight), England (Tremendous Eight), South Africa (Tremendous Eight), West Indies (Tremendous Eight), United States of America (Tremendous Eight), Pakistan (ICC Rankings), New Zealand (ICC Rankings), Eire (ICC Rankings), Canada (Americas Regional Remaining), Netherlands (Europe Regional Remaining), Italy (Europe Regional Remaining) Namibia (African Qualifiers), Zimbabwe ((African Qualifiers). (ANI)
