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Zimbabwe knocked out of World Cup contention

Published

3 years ago

2023/07/4

Priyan

Hosts Zimbabwe suffered a stunning 31-run defeat at the hands of Scotland in the Super Six match at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday (July 4) to be knocked out of contention for a spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Scotland, who have a game left against Netherlands, need to only avoid a heavy defeat in that match to book a spot alongside Sri Lanka for the main event to be held in India in October-November.

Reduced to 29/3 in a chase of 235, Zimbabwe were left playing catch-up quite early in their innings, with the in-form Sean Williams falling for 12. Sikandar Raza got off to a good start but his dismissal for 34 left the hosts at 91/5. Ryan Burl and Wessly Madhevere added 73 for the sixth wicket as they tried to revive the chase.

But Madhevere’s wicket meant that Burl had to play a lone hand as he was running out of support from the other end. Burl, who struck a four and a six off Michael Leask, fell in the same over as he departed dejected after scoring a valiant 83. The required rate wasn’t a problem for Zimbabwe but they lost too many wickets and ended up getting bowled out for 203, leaving their hopes shattered.

Earlier, after being asked to bat, Scotland’s top-order batters came up with useful contributions to set the tone for the innings. But Zimbabwe kept chipping away, thanks to Williams’s three-wicket haul, as they left the opposition at 170/7 at one stage. But Michael Leask’s 48 off 34 deliveries helped Scotland post a competitive score, and he later helped defend it with his two wickets after Chris Sole, who bowled a fiery spell, softened Zimbabwe up by dismissing three of the top four.

Brief scores:

Scotland 234/8 in 50 overs (Michael Leask 48, Matthew Cross 38; Sean Williams 3-41) beat Zimbabwe 203 in 41.1 overs (Ryan Burl 83, Wessly Madhevere 40; Chris Sole 3-33) by 31 runs

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western, North-central provinces and in Mannar and Vavuniya districts

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18 mins ago

2026/03/24

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
at 3.30 p.m. on 23 March 2026, valid for 24 March 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western, North-central
provinces and in Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.

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Bus fares increased by 12.19% from midnight today [23]

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10 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

Bus fares have been increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today [23rd March 2026].

The minimum fare will be increased from Rs 27 to Rs 30 while the maximum fare of Rs2159/- will be increased to 2422/-

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Public will not be served as Computer system failure at Department of Registration of Persons

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11 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

The Acting Commissioner General of Registration of Persons has announced that due to an unexpected failure of the computer system of the Department of Registration of Persons, all services, including the one day service will not be held on Tuesday (24th March) at the Head Office and all Provincial offices.