UAE-West Indies ODI series opener gets new date

Friday, 19 May 2023 17:18

By ARN News Staff

The three-match ODI series between the UAE and West Indies will now begin a day earlier with the two teams playing the opener on Sunday, June 4 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The first match was originally scheduled for Monday, June 5.

The second game will be played on Tuesday, June 6, while the third and final match is scheduled for Friday, June 9.

All three day-night matches will start at 4:30 pm in Sharjah with the toss at 4:00 pm.

Both teams will depart for Zimbabwe at the end of the series for their World Cup qualifying campaign which begins on June 18.

The all-important tournament will confirm the remaining two spots for the 10-team ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

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