ICC Ladies's T20 WC Qualifier: Zimbabwe surprised by Vanuatu, Scotland beat Uganda

Abu Dhabi [UAE]: Vanuatu made an enormous impression of their opening match of the ICC Ladies's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 on Thursday after overcoming Zimbabwe by six wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

ICC Ladies's T20 WC Qualifier: Zimbabwe surprised by Vanuatu, Scotland beat Uganda

Nasimana Navaika was the star for Vanuatu with each bat and ball, enjoying a pivotal function in her facet's large victory, as per ICC.

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Within the different match of the night, Scotland overwhelmed Uganda by 109 runs at Tolerance Oval because of Rachel Slater's five-wicket haul.

-Zimbabwe vs Vanuatu

Vanuatu's bowlers dazzled below the Zayed Cricket Stadium lights as they rolled over Zimbabwe for 61 runs in 13.Three overs after Zimbabwe elected to bat first. Spinner, Nasimana Navaika was the star performer for her facet, she took 4 wickets for 13 runs to rattle the Zimbabwe batting line-up. Vanessa Vira supporting her effectively with three wickets for 14.

All-rounder, Rachel Andrew, bowled fantastically as effectively, returning two wickets for simply 10 runs from her two overs.

Vanuatu's batters held their nerve as Zimbabwe's bowlers delivered tight spells in protection of their under-par rating. Regardless of shedding 4 wickets, Vanuatu reached their goal with 21 balls to spare.

Navaika adopted her good bowling efficiency with a sedate 21 off 36 balls to set the chase for her facet. Her excellent all-round efficiency earned her the Participant of the Match award.

Audrey Mazvishaya was Zimbabwe's finest bowler, taking two wickets for 10 runs in her four-over spell, together with two maidens.

-Scotland vs Uganda

Scotland, who have been requested to bat first by Uganda, posted a formidable, 161 for Three of their allotted 20 overs. They reached the rating courtesy of an unbeaten, 95-run, fourth-wicket stand between opener Sasika Horley and Ailsa Lister. Horley remained undefeated with a high quality 61 off 52 balls, her innings included seven fours.

Lister blazed her approach to an unbeaten 55 from 34 balls as Scotland upped the tempo within the dying overs of their innings.

Earlier, Darcey Carter had received the facet off to a flying begin because of her 24 off 16, as Uganda's bowlers struggled to make an impression.

In Uganda's reply, Slater's match-winning 5 for 17, together with teammate, Abtaha Maqsood's three for 10 had wickets tumbling at common intervals, leading to Uganda being bundled out for 52 in 12.2 overs. Phiona Kulume was the one one to succeed in double figures.

Scores briefly:

Match 3:

Scotland beat Uganda by 109 runs

Scotland 161 for 3, 20 overs

Uganda 52 all out, 12.2 overs

Participant of the match – Rachel Slater

Match 4:

Vanuatu beat Zimbabwe by six wickets

Zimbabwe 61 all out, 13.Three overs

Vanuatu 62 for 4, 16.Three overs

Participant of the match – Nasimana Navaika.

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