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9 hours ago

International Masters Cricket
GOODWIN AND VAGHMARIA STEAMROLL NAMIBIA Zimbabwe have thumped Namibia by 9 wickets in a one-sided match at the over-50s Africa Cup.Namibia would probably have been happy with their respectable score of 194, which included a maiden 50 to Piers L'Estrange and 38 to Leon Fleming. Darshan Vaghmaria collected his second career 5-wicket bag (5/31 from 9 overs). He became only the second player to take more than one 5-fer in O50Is (the great Stephen Foster from England has taken three), and the 25th bowler to take 20 or more wickets in O50Is.Indeed, the Namibians would have still been pleased when Ferdie Coetzee trapped Darryl Goodwin LBW for just 5 and Zimbabwe were 17/1. But then former Test star Murray Goodwin joined James Whyte at the wicket and the two knocked off the remaining 179 runs in just 14.3 overs, at a startling 12.34 an over. The last 117 runs were scored from just 43 balls.Whyte pummeled six sixes and five fours as he raced to 70 not out from just 37 balls, while Goodwin showed his class, stroking 114* from 60 balls, with no fewer than 92 of those runs coming in boundaries (17 fours and four sixes). An amazing 148 runs in the 179 partnership (82%) came in boundaries. Here is an example of Goodwin's hitting: youtube.com/clip/UgkxAaTAHBxAybDYBAQ8VTINKdhj7LrI2n73?si=kYnNM1tE-orMDYSLThis was Murray Goodwin's third century in just eight O50Is (only Steve Mace (5) and Iwan Rees (3) have scored three or more O5OI tons) and he became the 20th player to score more than 500 runs at this level - at an average of 85.50!Watch the carnage here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8pXPKQ0eUQ&ab_channel=NetworkMediaHubScorecard: cricclubs.com/NamibiaCricket/ballbyball.do?matchId=4230&clubId=11299In the non-international match of the day, the two South African teams squared up, with the "A" team defeating the national side by 28 runs. The As batted first and Wiaan Smit continued his amazing form, with 98 from 96 balls (following previous scores of 65 and 124* in this tournament). Some lusty hitting from former Springbok fullback Russell Bennett (41* from 29) took the As up to a hearty 267/7 from their 45 overs. Former Northern Transvaal and Yorkshire star Deon Kruis took 3/37.Needing 6 an over, South Africa started solidly but relatively slowly (they were 95/2 after 20 overs) and some late hitting from Mario Solomons (56 from 48) wasn't enough. Scorecard: cricclubs.com/NamibiaCricket/viewScorecard.do?matchId=4229&clubId=11299With every team now having played each other, South Africa "A" are unbeaten, ahead of South Africa, and those two teams will meet again in the final tomorrow. Zimbabwe and Namibia will play off for third and fourth. See the points table below. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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Rain has prevented any play in the O60I between England and New Zealand today. 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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Here is the New Zealand Over-50s Cricket squad for the IMC Over-50s World Cup.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.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. 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."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."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.Congratulations to all the players and officials named!All matches in the tournament will be covered on the International Masters Cricket Facebook page, as well as on this page, so stay tuned. ... See MoreSee Less

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