ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 will start with the Group A match between Zimbabwe vs Nepal at Harare Sports Club (Harare) on Sunday (18 June) morning.
It will be the first ODI meeting between Zimbabwe and Nepal. The hosts Zimbabwe are confident for the tournament opener, while Nepal are desperate to stun the cricket world with their passionate cricket.
ZIM vs NEP Match Overview
Competition: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023
Stage: Group
Group: A
Match: Zimbabwe vs Nepal (Match 1)
Date and Time: Sunday, 18th June, 12:30 IST (09:00 local)
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming (in India): Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar, FanCode
ZIM vs NEP Head-to-Head (only in ODIs)
It will be their first ODI meeting.
ZIM vs NEP Weather Forecast
According to worldweatheronline.com, the temperature will be between 18° and 29°C during game time. The sunny sky will remain clear the entire day as there is no chance of rain.
ZIM vs NEP Pitch Report
Since January 2022, Harare Sports Club (Harare) has hosted 14 ODIs, where the first batting teams won five games, and chasing sides claimed victories in nine matches. This venue is likely to bring a good batting pitch with some helpfulness for the pacers.
Toss prediction: Win the toss and bowl first.
ZIM vs NEP Predicted XIs
Zimbabwe Predicted XI: Craig Ervine (C), Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava,
Nepal Predicted XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (C), Gulshan Jha, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi
ZIM vs NEP Dream11 Team Prediction #1:
Wicketkeeper(s): Asif-Sheikh
Batters: C Ervine, W Madhevere, A Sheikh, R Kumar Paudel
All-rounder(s): S Williams, S Raza (C), K Malla
Bowlers: S Lamichhane (vc), B Muzarabani, B Evans
ZIM vs NEP Dream11 Team Prediction #2:
Wicketkeeper(s): C Madande
Batters: C Ervine, K Bhurtel, B Sharki, R Kumar Paudel
All-rounder(s): S Williams (C), S Raza (vc), K Karan
Bowlers: S Kami, S Lamichhane, B Muzarabani