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Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka stamped their authority with a 128-run win over Netherlands in the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers final at Harare Sports Club.

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Theekshana-Madushanka's clinical display bundles out Netherlands for 105, Sri Lanka win World Cup Qualifiers final by 128 runs

Maheesh Theekshana's four-fer followed by Pathum Nissanka's ton helped Sri Lanka beat West Indies by eight wickets with 34 balls to spare in World Cup Qualifiers 2023 clash at Harare Sports Club.

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West Indies finish World Cup qualifiers with 8-wicket defeat, Pathum Nissanka's ton helps Sri Lanka continue unbeaten run ahead of final

West Indies were eliminated from ODI World Cup 2023 qualification race after a shocking loss to Scotland on July 1.

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With no hope of qualifying for World Cup, two West Indies pacers return home to prepare for Test series against India

After Ireland failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup, Andrew Balbirnie announced his decision to step down from the post of senior men's team captain.

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'I have made the decision to step down as ODI and T20I captain': Andrew Balbirnie quits Ireland captaincy, interim skipper announced

Zimbabwe’s World Cup 2023 Qualifiers can be summed up in a short sentence – one minute up, next minute down.

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Scotland knock out Zimbabwe out of World Cup 2023 race, stun hosts with 31-run win

Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka ended Zimbabwe's winning streak in year 2023 to confirm their berth in ODI World Cup 2023 later this year in India.

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Sri Lanka end Zimbabwe's unbeaten run in ODIs, Pathum Nissanka's ton helps chase down small total to cement World Cup berth

It has been a shambolic performance from West Indies in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Zimbabwe.

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'We cannot come here and expect to be an elite team without preparation': Captain Shai Hope after West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup 2023

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No fire in Babylon? West Indies continue horrendous run, lose to Scotland by 7 wickets after getting all out for 181

In the ODI World Cup Qualifiers Super Six match on June 30 (Friday), Sri Lanka overcame a spirited Netherlands side by 21 runs at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

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ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana take Sri Lanka over the line against spirited Netherlands

On the back of Paul Sterling's pulverising knock of 162 runs, Ireland brushed aside United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers game at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on June 27 (Tuesday).

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Paul Stirling's whirlwind 162-run knock helps Ireland thrash UAE but 2023 ODI World Cup dream comes to a screeching halt

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India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul joined 172 runs by stumps day 2 and extended India's lead to 218 runs.

India ends Day 2 at 172/0.

They are leading by 218 runs.

Both Jaiswal and Rahul have completed fifties.

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IND vs AUS: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal's historic stand in Perth turns tables on Australia as India extend lead to 218 runs by stumps day 2

Experienced leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal bagged 4 wickets for just 9 runs and helped Haryana bowl out Manipur for 86 runs. 

Yuzvendra Chahal conceded just 9 runs in 4 overs.

Chahal is likely to get a big prize in IPL mega auction.

Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in IPL. 

Yuzvendra Chahal of Northamptonshire looks on during the Vitality County Championship division two match between Northamptonshire and Leicestershire at The County Ground on September 17, 2024 in Northampton, England. 

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Yuzvendra Chahal wreaks havoc ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction, bags 4 wickets for just 9 runs at Wankhede Stadium

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test fifty in Australia during the Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 90 runs on Day 2 of Perth Test.

India takes 218 run lead on Day 2 of Perth Test. 

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IND vs AUS: Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Gautam Gambhir's iconic 16-year-old record during Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are currently dominating Australia in the second innings of the ongoing Perth Test. 

Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are dominating Australia in Perth. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed maiden fifty in Australia during Perth Test. 

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IND vs AUS: 'The pitch has gone to...' Ex-England captain passes verdict on India's second inning batting in Perth

This match was extremely crucial for KL Rahul who had been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism and backlash over his form. 

India is facing Australia in Perth Test.

Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul completed fifty.

Rahul equals rare record of Virender Sehwag

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in frame

IND vs AUS: KL Rahul creates big record, equals Virender Sehwag's rare feat during Perth Test 

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