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Today there were wins for Ireland and Jersey in the warm-up matches while The Netherlands and Scotland suffered defeats.

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First day of warm-up matches First day of warm-up matches ( )

Jersey defeat Kenya, Ireland win against the Netherlands and Scotland go down to the UAE.

Group B captains speak of their chances Group B captains speak of their chances ( )

The seven captains of the teams in Group B speak about their teams' prospects.

Group A captains enthusiastic ahead of tournament Group A captains enthusiastic ahead of tournament ( )

The seven captains of the teams in Group A were interviewed in Dubai.

Ireland hoping Delany can deliver Ireland hoping Delany can deliver ( )

Having missed out on the last two Men’s T20 World Cups, there is a certain urgency about Ireland as they kick off the qualifying tournament against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Trophy unveiled in Abu Dhabi Trophy unveiled in Abu Dhabi ( )

The captains of all 14 participating teams met the UAE Minister of Culture, Youth, and Social Development.

Top performances at previous T20 World Cup Qualifiers Top performances at previous T20 World Cup Qualifiers ( )

A look back at some of the outstanding individual performances from previous editions of the qualifiers.

Craig Wallace batting for Scotland in their defeat by the UAE in their warm-up match. ©ICC

                        P  Pts     NRR
Bermuda                 0    0    0.000
Kenya                   0    0    0.000
Namibia                 0    0    0.000
Netherlands             0    0    0.000
Papua New Guinea        0    0    0.000
Scotland                0    0    0.000
Singapore               0    0    0.000

                        P  Pts     NRR
Canada                  0    0    0.000
Hong Kong               0    0    0.000
Ireland                 0    0    0.000
Jersey                  0    0    0.000
Nigeria                 0    0    0.000
Oman                    0    0    0.000
UAE                     0    0    0.000

Scotland v UAE, warm-up match

Jersey v Kenya, warm-up match

Captains press conference Group B

Captains press conference Group A

Captains at the unveiling of the trophy

Worldwide News

The ICC Board meeting at which it was decided to end the suspensions of Zimbabwe and Nepal. ©ICC

ICC readmits Zimbabwe and Nepal ICC readmits Zimbabwe and Nepal ( )

There will also be a substantial increase in the prize money for ICC women's tournaments.

Singapore win over Zimbabwe highlights week of associate T20s Singapore win over Zimbabwe highlights week of associate T20s ( )

A four run over Zimbabwe by Singapore is the highlight of a busy week for associate T20Is.

Hosts start with a win in Oman Hosts start with a win in Oman ( )

Hosts Oman secure a straightforward win over a new look Hong Kong team.

Scotland to play New Zealand in 2020 Scotland to play New Zealand in 2020 ( )

The Blackcaps will visit Scotland for an ODI on Friday 26 June.

Dutch squads reveal a coherent strategy Dutch squads reveal a coherent strategy ( )

In naming their sides for Ireland and the Arabian Gulf the Dutch selectors have carefully balanced the claims of experience and youthful talent.

World T20 Qualifier schedule is announced World T20 Qualifier schedule is announced ( )

Scotland and The Netherlands are in Group A while Ireland and Jersey are placed in Group B.

Ireland

Tim Murtagh will opt for Middlesex next season Tim Murtagh will opt for Middlesex next season ( )

Tim Murtagh, Ireland’s most experienced bowler, is set to follow Stuart Poynter into the international wilderness next year.

Garth returns to Big Bash with Scorchers Garth returns to Big Bash with Scorchers ( )

Ireland Women’s vice-captain Kim Garth will return to play in the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia after signing with the Perth Scorchers

Poynter ends international career with Ireland Poynter ends international career with Ireland ( )

Stuart Poynter has signed a new two-year contract with Durham, making the decision to bring his international career to an end.

Ireland top brass in Pakistan to discuss fixtures Ireland top brass in Pakistan to discuss fixtures ( )

CRICKET Ireland officials have arrived in Pakistan to discuss the possibility of future games between the teams, in the country.

Century treble for O'Brien Century treble for O'Brien ( )

Kevin O'Bren struck a magnificent 124 from 62 balls in Muscat yesterday to complete a unique treble of centuries.

Maiden T20I century for O'Brien Maiden T20I century for O'Brien ( )

Kevin O'Brien's maiden Twenty20 century ensured a comfortable win for Ireland in their penultimate game at the pentangular tournament in Oman.

Maritz selected for Global Development Squad Maritz selected for Global Development Squad ( )

Lara Maritz has been selected to join the ICC Women’s Global Development Squad that will see her play against some of the world’s best cricketers and then spend time training with the Adelaide Strikers WBBL team.

Joyce appointed Women's Coach Joyce appointed Women's Coach ( )

Ed Joyce has been appointed as the permanent Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s cricket team on a two-year contract, effective immediately.

Ireland finish on a high Ireland finish on a high ( )

IRELAND proved they were comfortably the third best team at the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifying tournament yesterday with victory over Papua New Guinea but it was not enough to make next year’s finals in Australia.

Batting failure costs Ireland Women World Cup slot Batting failure costs Ireland Women World Cup slot ( )

Ireland Women will not be going to the T20 World Cup finals after losing their qualifying semi-final by four wickets.

Academy bat out the day for draw Academy bat out the day for draw ( )

Ireland's Academy batted through a rain shortened day to earn a draw against Gloucestershire 2nd XI in Bristol with fifties from Alistair Frost and Mitchell Thompson who was 69* when the captains shook hands.

Wolves snap back but end the day cornered Wolves snap back but end the day cornered ( )

Ireland’s wolves have it all to do on the final day as they lead by only 26 and have already lost 4 second innings wickets.

Ireland Academy facing uphill battle Ireland Academy facing uphill battle ( )

But it has been a hard day field for the Academy players, with Matty Foster making the only breakthrough in 45 overs, before bad light ended play early.

Wolves get a Day 2 batting lesson Wolves get a Day 2 batting lesson ( )

Ireland's Academy side were given a lesson in multi-day batting by Gloucester Seconds as the replied to Ireland's 289 reaching 163/1 in a shortened day's play.

Cornered Wolves put up a fight Cornered Wolves put up a fight ( )

Ireland's Academy side showed resilience on Day 1 of their 4-day friendly with Gloucestershire 2ndXI, recovering from a precarious 27/4 to finish the day on 251/8.

Ireland seal U17 Celtic Cup win over Scots Ireland seal U17 Celtic Cup win over Scots ( )

Ireland completed a 3-1 Celtic Cup series win over traditional rivals Scotland with a 68 run win in the final T20 game of the series.

Honours even between Ireland and Scotland U17 Honours even between Ireland and Scotland U17 ( )

Ireland and Scotland played back-to-back matches at Oakhill on Thursday with the Scots winning the 50-over clash and the Irish coming out on top in the T20 contest.

Hunter stars as Ireland beat Scotland in U17 clash Hunter stars as Ireland beat Scotland in U17 clash ( )

James Hunter and Mitchell Thompson's 120-run stand helped Ireland beat Scotland by 24 runs in their opening Under 17 Celtic Cup international clash at Oakhill.

Forbes to the fore as Ireland U15s beat Scotland Forbes to the fore as Ireland U15s beat Scotland ( )

Jamie Forbes scored a match-winning 69 as Ireland Under 15s beat Scotland by two wickets in a tense encounter at Cambusdoon in Ayr.

Ireland U17s gain revenge against Worcester Ireland U17s gain revenge against Worcester ( )

Ireland U17's gained revenge for their two heavy losses in the 50-over contests by recording back-to-back wins against Worcestershire in their T20 matches.

Jersey

CE Jersey

Jersey's young cricketers support charities Jersey's young cricketers support charities ( )

The six teams inf the Fairway Group Super League Cricket raised £2,314 for their chosen charities this summer.

World T20 Qualifier schedule is announced World T20 Qualifier schedule is announced ( )

Jersey will be in Group B along with UAE, Ireland, Oman, Hong Kong, Canada, and Nigeria.

Three in a row for Jersey Three in a row for Jersey ( )

Jersey defeated Guernsey for the third successive year to retain their inter-insular crown.

Jersey team for Inter Insular Jersey team for Inter Insular ( )

Charles Perchard captains Jersey in this weekend's clash in Guernsey.

Jersey's women head for France Jersey's women head for France ( )

Jersey women's cricket team travel to Nantes in France to compete in a four nation T20I tournament.

Jersey Under 19s set for World Cup Qualifier Jersey Under 19s set for World Cup Qualifier ( )

Jersey has announced its squad for the ICC Under 19 World Cup Qualifier in Netherlands later this month.

Cricket World Cup Challenge League

Results Reports Photos Statistics

Qatar v Vanuatu at Kinrara Oval.
Qatar won by 5 runs (DLS).
Toss: Qatar. Target 177 in 44 overs.

Qatar 185 (49.1 overs) Mohamma Rizlan 39, Igbal Hussain 39; A Stephen 3-32, S Obed 3-45

Vanuatu 171-9 (44 overs) S Deitz 50, J Rasu 32; G Munaweera 4-52

Canada v Singapore at Selangor Turf Club.
Singapore won by 4 runs (DLS).
Toss: Canada. Target 196 in 34 overs.

Singapore 245 (48.4 overs) A Mutreja 72, S Chandramohan 67, T David 39; Abraash Khan 5-62

Canada 191 (34 overs) Abraash Khan 33, SA Wijeyeratne; T David 3-26

Teams three steps away from India 2023 begin their campaign Teams three steps away from India 2023 begin their campaign ( )

This week the first-ever CWC Challenge League takes place - the foot of the qualification pathway to India 2023.

Canada captain Navneet Dhaliwal batting against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

League A

                        P  Pts     NRR
Canada                  5    8     2.25
Singapore               5    8     0.38
Qatar                   5    6    -0.57
Denmark                 5    4     0.34
Malaysia                5    2    -0.84
Vanuatu                 5    2    -1.02

League B

                        P  Pts     NRR
Bermuda                 0    0    0.000
Hong Kong               0    0    0.000
Italy                   0    0    0.000
Jersey                  0    0    0.000
Kenya                   0    0    0.000
Uganda                  0    0    0.000

Cricket World Cup League 2

Results Reports Photos Statistics

Namibia v Papua New Guinea at Lauderhill, Florida.
Namibia won by 27 runs.
Toss: Nambia.

Namibia 260-9 (50 overs) S Baard 73, Z Green 41, J Smit 33, C Williams 32; N Pokana 3-32

Papua New Guinea 233 (47.3 overs) A Vala 104; B Scholtz 4-27

Namibia finish in Florida with another win Namibia finish in Florida with another win ( )

The tri-series between Papua New Guinea, Namibia and hosts USA ended with Nambia easing to a 27 run victory over Papua New Guinea

Erasmus leads Namibia to second win Erasmus leads Namibia to second win ( )

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus made a 100-ball 88 as his side beat Papua New Guinea by four wickets.

Namibia inflict heavy defeat on USA Namibia inflict heavy defeat on USA ( )

Namibia beat USA by 139 runs after a rapid century from Jean Pierre Kotze and 5 wickets from Zhivago Groenewald.

Gore and Patel star as USA continue unbeaten run Gore and Patel star as USA continue unbeaten run ( )

USA were bowled out for 177 by Papua New Guinea but Karima Gore's 4 for 20 helped them maintain their winning streak.

Taylor stars in US win Taylor stars in US win ( )

A fine all-round performance from Steven Taylor secures a straightforward five wicket win for USA over Namibia.

USA survive rain to record first ODI win USA survive rain to record first ODI win ( )

Papua New Guinea fell five runs short of their target in the opening game of the second tri-series in Florida.

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Scotland v Oman

Gerhard Erasmus made 88 from 100 balls as Namibia defeated Papua New Guinea.

                        P  Pts     NRR
Scotland                4    6     0.56
Namibia                 4    6     0.51
USA                     4    6     0.02
Oman                    4    6    -0.23
Nepal                   0    0     0.00
UAE                     0    0     0.00
Papua New Guinea        8    0    -0.46

World Cup League 2

World Cup Challenge League

World T20 Qualifier

Women's World T20 Qualifier

U19 World Cup Qualifier (Europe)

World T20 Qualifier (Europe)

Ireland T20 Tri-series

Oman T20 Pentangular

6 October: Oman v Ireland (T20i)
7 October: Netherlands v Nepal (T20i)
7 October: Ireland v Hong Kong (T20i)
9 October: Ireland v Nepal (T20i)
9 October: Oman v Netherlands (T20i)
10 October: Hong Kong v Netherlands (T20i)

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