Afghans revive slim chance

Afghanistan traveled to a simple and truly necessary six-wicket prevail upon Nepal in their last Group B installation of the ICC World Cup qualifiers at Bulawayo Athletic Club yesterday, to pretty much keep their expectations of Super Six capability alive. 

Pursuing only 195 for triumph, Afghanistan wrapped up their first win after three thrashings with 11.2 overs to save with Najibullah Zadran hitting an unbeaten 50 after Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi had joined to equally share eight wickets between them to shoot Nepal out for 194. 

At the Harare Sports Club ground Rovman Powell (101) struck a balanced century under strain and Jason Holder (54) led his second back to back recuperation exertion, this time against quality Irish knocking down some pins to manage West Indies to 257 for 8 from an unsafe 83 for 5. 

Ireland, in their pursuit, were knocked down some pins out for 205 out of 46.2 overs, giving West Indies a 52-run triumph. Pace bowler Kemer Roach got for 24 in his staggering 10 overs. 

In the mean time, has Zimbabwe cruised to their third straight win with a huge 89-run triumph against Hong Kong. Guarding 263 for 9, they rocked the bowling alley Hong Kong out for 147 of every 46.5 overs. Hong Kong notwithstanding, still have an opportunity to advance to the Super Six from Group B gave they beat Nepal in their last association diversion at Bulawayo tomorrow.