In these collection of pictures, we take a look at some of the top early performers in the Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga claimed a career-best ODI bowling figures of 6/24 as his side hammered UAE by 175 runs, bowling them out for 180 in reply to 355 for 6.
Batter Sean Williams scored the fastest ODI century by a Zimbabwean, reaching the landmark off only 70 balls against Nepal. It was the sixth ODI ton by Sean Williams.
USA batter Gajanand Singh scored his maiden ODI hundred against West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 101 off 109 balls and dedicated his century to his late father.
Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine was the 'Player of the Match' against Nepal, smashing a brilliant 121 not out off 128 balls with 15 fours and a six.
Oman skipper Zeeshan Maqsood was the 'Player of the Match' after historic win over Ireland, scoring 59 off 67 balls with the bat and picking up 1/51 with the ball.
Nepal opener Kushal Bhartel hammered a brilliant 99 off 95 balls against Zimbabwe in their first Group A match to help his side pile up 290 for 8 after batting first. (Photo: ICC)
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder was the 'Player of the Match' against USA in their first Group A match, scoring 56 off 40 balls with bat and claiming 1/36 with ball. WI beat USA by 39 runs.