Zimbabwe began their journey to earn a spot within the ODI World Cup 2023 with a win over Nepal nevertheless it was their followers who ended up profitable hearts with their good gesture. In a movies doing the rounds of social media, Zimbabwe followers may be seen cleansing the venue after the match was over. Fans on the Harare Sports Club in Harare got here collectively to wash elements of the stadium as soon as the match was over and it earned them a number of reward. This is one thing that can be fairly frequent amongst Japanese soccer followers who went viral after cleansing the stadiums after their staff’s recreation within the FIFA World Cup.

Nice gesture by Zimbabwe followers to wash the bottom after the match acquired over in opposition to Nepal in World Cup Qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/2frn8V4WvY

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 19, 2023

Unbeaten centuries by skipper Craig Ervine and Sean Williams in a 164-run partnership guided Zimbabwe to an eight-wicket win over Nepal.

Chasing an imposing whole of 290, Ervine hit a 128-ball 121 that includes 15 fours and a six, whereas Williams struck 102 off 70 balls as Zimbabwe reached 291 for the lack of two wickets with 35 balls remaining.

Openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh hit 99 and 66 respectively to assist Nepal to 290 for eight wickets off their 50 overs on the Harare Sports Club.

Wellington Masakadza ultimately claimed each Bhurtel and Sheikh’s wickets and Richard Ngarava took 4-43 off his 9 overs.

In entrance of a big crowd, Zimbabwe misplaced Joylord Gumbie (25) and Wessly Madhevere (32) earlier than Ervine and Williams took management of Nepal’s bowling assault.

“We didn’t start really well, dropped catches cost us but credit to the guys for pulling it back. We thought that 280/290 would be chaseable because the wicket looked very nice,” stated Ervine.

“I think it’s well played today, rest day tomorrow and a quick turnaround when we play the Netherlands next on Tuesday.”

(With AFP inputs)