Published on: Jun 22, 2023 2:16 am IST|Updated on: Jun 22, 2023 3:44 am IST
West Indies will face Nepal in Match 9 of the ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023 on Thursday, June 22. The match will be played at Harare Sports Club at 12:30 PM IST.
West Indies vs Nepal, Match 9
22nd June, 12:30 PM IST
Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
West Indies is placed at the 2nd spot in Group A with a win from their first match of the group stage.
In their first match, West Indies registered an easy win over the United States. Opting to bat first, the Shai Hope-led side posted a strong total of 297 in 49.3 overs. Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Roston Chase, and Jason Holder led the charge with half-centuries.
In reply, the West Indian bowlers restricted the United States to 258/7.
Meanwhile, Nepal is placed at the 3rd spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 Group A points table with one win and one loss from their 2 matches.
They suffered an eight-wicket defeat in their opening match against Zimbabwe but managed to bounce back with a strong performance against the United States.
Choosing to field first, Nepal’s bowlers put up an exceptional display, dismissing the USA for 207 runs in 49 overs. Karan KC emerged as the standout performer with remarkable figures of 4/33. Dipendra Singh Airee also contributed with two crucial wickets.
Team Form Guide: WI (recent first): W W W W L NEP (recent first): W L W W W
The Harare Sports Club has generally provided a batting surface in the past. However, the pacers will get something from the surface with the new ball.
The average score across recent ODIs has been 268.5 runs. Team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
Dream11 Prediction | Cricket News | Photo Gallery | Cricket Stats
1. Brandon King 2. Kyle Mayers 3. Johnson Charles 4. Shai Hope (C & Wk) 5. Nicholas Pooran 6. Rovman Powell 7. Jason Holder 8. Roston Chase 9. Keemo Paul 10. Akeal Hosein 11. Alzarri Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph has been the pick of the bowlers for West Indies. He picked up 2 wickets in the previous match against the United States.
Johnson Charles in ODIs
Johnson Charles is the top run-scorer for West Indies so far in the tournament with 66 runs at a strike rate of 82. He will be crucial for WI to set a big total.
NEP Playing 11
1. Kushal Bhurtel 2. Aasif Sheikh (Wk) 3. Kushal Malla 4. Rohit Paudel (C) 5. Aarif Sheikh 6. Dipendra Singh Airee 7. Gulsan Jha 8. Bhim Sharki 9. Karan KC 10. Sandeep Lamichhane 11. Lalit Rajbanshi.
Nep Key Players
Bhim Sharki in ODIs
Steven Smith had a rare poor outing in 1st Test at Edgbaston. The Australian batter scored 16 & 6 in two innings. However, Smith will be determined to make a solid comeback and his record at Lord’s has been good.
Sandeep Lamichhane in ODIs
The veteran spinner enjoyed bowling at Edgbaston, picking a 4-wicket haul in both innings. Lyon’s batting skills also make him a player to watch out for.
According to West Indies vs Nepal today’s match prediction, West Indies is expected to continue their domination and win this WI vs NEP Dream11 Prediction.
Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope
Batters: Nicholas Pooran, Kushal Bhurtel, Bhim Sarki
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Gulsan Jha
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph
For Grand League: Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers
What are WI vs NEP Fantasy Tips?
The WI vs NEP match will be televised on Star Sports Network. Fans can live stream the ICC World Cup Qualifier live on Disney+Hotstar and its website.
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