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Africa Cup Over-50s action ...![]()
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In the day's full international match South Africa had a reasonably comfortable 4-wicket win over Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe batted first and could only post 119, with several batsmen getting starts but none surpassing Murray Goodwin's 22. Con Purchase took 4/13.![]()
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South Africa also struggled, stumbling to 61/4, but Yahya Jiwa steadied the ship with an outstanding unbeaten run-a-ball 66 as SA reached 121/6 with 20 overs to spare.![]()
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Scorecard: cricclubs.com/NamibiaCricket/viewScorecard.do?matchId=4227&clubId=11299![]()
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In the other (non-O50I) match of the day, South Africa A racked up an incredible 403/1 from their 45 overs against Namibia . Wiaan Smit continued his amazing form with 124 retired, while Andrew Emslie hit 100 retired and Faldie Abderouf smashed 84 not out from just 41 balls.![]()
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The shell-shocked Namibians were never in the hunt and folded to 98 all out. Andre Steyn had the best figures, 3/17.![]()
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Scorecard: cricclubs.com/NamibiaCricket/viewScorecard.do?matchId=4228&clubId=11299
League: South Africa A vs Namibia Veterans - Namibia Cricket
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South Africa A won by 305 Runs;South Africa A 403/1(45.0 overs) Namibia Veterans 98/10(33.0 overs)
Both South African teams have had wins in the opening round of the Africa Cup over-50s tournament.![]()
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In the only full international of the day, South Africa comfortably defeated Namibia by 135 runs. Batting first, South Africa racked up 275/9. Craig Lyons top-scored with 64 and added 91 for the first wicket with Yahya Jiwa (45). ![]()
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Isedor Titus took 3/34 to become Namibia's leading wicket-taker in O50Is.![]()
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Deon Kruis then took 2 wickets in the first over and Namibia then lost wickets in pairs right throughout their innings, finishing on 140. Only Dawie Hartzenberg (40) showed any real resistance as Lefty Ngece ended with impressive figures of 4/4 from 3 overs.![]()
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Scorecard: cricclubs.com/NamibiaCricket/viewScorecard.do?matchId=4223&clubId=11299![]()
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The other match was Zimbabwe against South Africa A. SA A posted a decent total of 226/8 (Wiaan Smith 65, Faldie Abderouf 45) as Zimbabwe's all-time leading wicket-taker in O50Is, Darshan Vagmaria, took 3/32. ![]()
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However, Zimbabwe quickly found themselves in trouble at 24/4 (including star batsman Murray Goodwin out for just 2) and never really recovered, despite a brave 38 not out from another ex-international, John Rennie. Wiaan Smit rounded off a fantastic all-round effort, taking 4/19 as Zimbabwe ended 125 all out.![]()
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Scorecard: cricclubs.com/NamibiaCricket/viewScorecard.do?matchId=4222&clubId=11299![]()
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There are 2 more games today, as South Africa take on Zimbabwe, and Namibia play South Africa A.
League: South Africa A vs Zimbabwe - Namibia Cricket
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South Africa A won by 101 Runs;South Africa A 226/8(45.0 overs) Zimbabwe 125/10(33.5 overs)
The Africa Cup Over-50s tournament is underway, with two games today, both of which are being live-streamed.![]()
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Namibia vs South Africa: oneuptwo.com//show?ym4a8j8irxlvhpt60bnt![]()
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Zimbabwe vs South Africa "A": oneuptwo.com//show?j7zni9bzvtrio5cpvgub
Rain has prevented any play in the O60I between England and New Zealand today. ![]()
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The match was scheduled to be the last of New Zealand's tour and the first of England's, which includes the five-match "Grey Ashes" series against Australia.
Here is the New Zealand Over-50s Cricket squad for the IMC Over-50s World Cup.![]()
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The GreyCaps haven't had a great 2024 but this is the strongest squad they have put together since the last World Cup - where they finished third - and they will no doubt be right in the mix in Sri Lanka.We are delighted to announce the New Zealand squad for the IMC Over-50s World Cup, which will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in February of 2025.![]()
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The side will again be led by Adil Somani and features a combination of experienced players and newcomers. Richard Petrie and Mason Robinson played in New Zealand's very first O50I, way back in 2018, while the 5 uncapped players are Vishal Dube, Craig Foster, Ben Homan, Leigh Kelly and Scott Warren. ![]()
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Convenor of selectors Greg Stretch described the selection process as "challenging yet rewarding". He went on to say, "We believe we have assembled a group of players with the right balance of experience and skill to thrive in Sri Lanka. We are also excited to see the 5 newcomers selected for the first time and to see them perform on the international stage."![]()
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Since finishing third at the 2023 World Cup, the GreyCaps have struggled somewhat, losing all 4 of their international matches. Nevertheless, the squad named today is at full strength and will be confident heading into the World Cup. Stretch continued, "The selection panel is proud of the depth, talent and performances that we’ve seen throughout the lead-up to the selection of the final squad. We've taken into account current form, fitness, and the ability to deliver under pressure, ensuring that we have a team ready to take on the best teams in the world."![]()
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New Zealand are in Pool A at the World Cup, along with England, hosts Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, USA, UAE and Namibia and kick off their campaign against UAE on February 9.![]()
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Congratulations to all the players and officials named!![]()
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All matches in the tournament will be covered on the International Masters Cricket Facebook page, as well as on this page, so stay tuned.
The Americans are the latest to announce their squad for the IMC Over-50s World Cup.![]()
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They reached the semi-finals of the last tournament and have performed strongly since, so they will enter the World Cup among the favourites.![]()
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Congratulations to all the players and officials named.
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This weekend also sees the start of the England Over 60s "Grey Ashes" tour of Australia. ![]()
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England starts its tour with a full O60I against New Zealand in Brisbane, then plays 3 warm-up matches ahead of the 5 O60Is against Australia. ![]()
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England and Australia contested the Grand Final of the IMC Over-60s World Cup in India earlier this year, with Australia coming away victorious. ![]()
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Overall, England have a strong edge in the head-to-head matches, leading 22-9 (according to my records) in a rivalry that dates way back to 2011. See the Over-60s page on the IMC website for more details: masterscricket.org/over-60s/![]()
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This should be an intriguing series. All matches will be covered here.
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