The 2023 World Cup Qualifiers will commence on June 18 in Zimbabwe, with 10 teams aiming to secure one of two available berths in the upcoming ODI World Cup. The opening day will see West Indies face off against the USA and hosts Zimbabwe taking on Nepal. Zimbabwe will host the event, with former World Cup winners, West Indies and Sri Lanka, among the competing teams.
The Qualifiers have undergone numerous changes over the years, with only the top eight teams receiving automatic qualification since 2019. Zimbabwe has won the tournament the most times, while Scotland is the only other team with multiple qualifier titles. Afghanistan won the 2018 edition of the Qualifiers, beating West Indies.
UAE’s Khurram Khan has scored the most runs in this tournament, while former Dutch captain Roland Lefebvre has claimed the most wickets. UAE’s Asif Khan finished with the most runs in the World Cup Qualifiers playoffs, while Sandeep Lamichhane has snapped the most wickets in ODIs since 2022.
Overall, the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers promise to be an exciting event for cricket fans worldwide. Let us wait and see which teams will emerge victorious in this year’s tournament!
