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Zimbabwe to host Pakistan ‘A’ in Cricket World Cup Qualifier tune-up

Sentinel Digital Desk

HARARE: Pakistan ‘A’ team will tour Zimbabwe for a one-day series that will be key to the hosts’ preparations for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier also on home soil.

Zimbabwe will be out to fine-tune for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 in six one-day matches against Pakistan A team at the Harare Sports Club. The 50-overs World Cup will be held in India in October-November this year.

The hosts are sure to have one eye on the Cricket World Cup Qualifier during the one-day matches, with two spots at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 up for grabs at the later event, according to a story on the ICC website.

The first one-day clash between Zimbabwe and Pakistan A team is scheduled to be played at Takashinga Cricket Club on May 17, with the remaining matches to be played at Harare Sports Club on 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 May. IANS

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