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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

2018 ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe - Rain helps West Indies edge Scotland to qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

The West Indies snatched a spot at next year's World Cup by edging to a five-run victory over Scotland on DLS method in Harare on Wednesday March 21,2018

The two-time World Cup winners were bowled out for just 198 batting first, but rain forced an early finish with the game in the balance and Scotland on 125/5 with 14.4 overs remaining.

Jason Holder's Windies claimed the penultimate place for the tournament in England and Wales, with Scotland knocked out of contention.

"I'm extremely pleased to get through to the World Cup. We've been through a lot in the last two years," said captain Holder.

Zimbabwe will claim the final place at the reduced 10-team World Cup if they beat the United Arab Emirates on Thursday March 22,2018

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