Zimbabwe: Chevrons Off to a Flier

Well struck centuries by Sikandar Raza and Brendan Taylor led Zimbabwe to a resounding 116-run victory over Nepal in an International Cricket Council World Cup Qualifier contest at Queens Sports Club yesterday. The win saw Zimbabwe top group B, followed by Scotland who did the home team a massive favour by beating Afghanistan by seven wickets at Bulawayo Athletic Club. Zimbabwe take on Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club tomorrow in what is certainly the biggest group match for the Chevrons.

Raza top scored with a rapid 123 off 66 deliveries, struck seven fours and nine sixes while Taylor made 100 from 92 balls, putting away seven fours and one six. The two senior batsmen put on 173 for the fifth wicket to power Zimbabwe, who won the toss and opted to bat to 380 for six in 50 overs.

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