West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup 2023 Qualifier unbeaten

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament.

Netherlands and Nepal will also both enter the group stages on the back of victories, with the Netherlands overcoming Ireland while Nepal beat Oman.

Big-hitting Rovman Powell's rapid century helped the West Indies defeat UAE by 114 runs at Takashinga, Harare on Thursday (June 16).

Nicholas Pooran's 74 had helped the Windies to a commanding position before three wickets in nine balls saw his side slip to 198-7 midway.

But Powell combined with Keemo Paul to put on 139 for the eighth wicket, the former eventually dismissed for 105 from just 55 balls as the Windies posted 374 for nine.

The UAE had a centurion of their own in the form of Basil Hameed, who batted valiantly to reach 122 not out as his side fell 114 runs short.

Yannic Cariah was again the star of the West Indies attack as he took four for 58 to back up his four-wicket haul in the first warm-up game.