BULAWAYO – West Indies were dumped from the tri-nations series yesterday after rain, combined with careless cricket, condemned them to a shocking five-run loss to Zimbabwe under Duckworth/Lewis in a must-win contest.
Chasing a modest 219 at Queens Sports Club for a place in tomorrow’s final against Sri Lanka, West Indies slumped to 93 for five in the 23rd over, as they failed to cope with left-arm spinners Sean Williams (2-18) and Tendai Chisoro (2-23).
When the rains finally arrived midway during the 28th over, West Indies were 124 for five but short of the 130 runs required under the Duckworth/Lewis system.
Left-hander Jonathan Carter was unbeaten on 43 and captain Jason Holder, 22, while opener Kraigg Brathwaite chipped in with 24 earlier. (CMC)
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