Lady Chevrons World Cup dream over
Story by Anashe Murombedzi, Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe women’s cricket team, the Lady Chevrons, have failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup after losing to Netherlands by 14 runs in their final group match of the qualifiers played in the United Arab Emirates this Wednesday.
Zimbabwe suffered thier third defeat in four group matches to bowl out of contention for a place at the T20 World Cup.
Needing nothing short of victory in their final group match, the Lady Chevrons failed to chase down the Netherlands’ total of 135, with the Dutch bowling attack proving too strong.
The Dutch had set a target of 136 and Zimbabwe just managed to get to 121 for a loss of four, handing over the Netherlands their second victory with 14 runs.
The Lady Chevrons remained fourth with two points they got through a win over hosts United Arab Emirates.
Ireland and Netherlands are the top two teams in Group B with four points apiece.
With this Wednesday’s loss, Zimbabwe’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup have come to an end, as they failed to collect enough points in the group stage.
Zimbabwe were among 10 nations vying for the two slots to seal a place at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be staged in Bangladesh between September and October this year.
