West Indies edged closer to a place in the 2019 World Cup when it defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in the latest qualifying match on Monday.
Chasing 290 to win, the two-time champion reached its target with six balls to spare. Marlon Samuels smashed 86 (4x6) while Evin Lewis and Shai Hope also contributed half centuries.
The West Indies leads the Super Sixes qualifying table with six points but will still need to avoid defeat against Scotland on Wednesday in its last pool match to be sure of a place in next year’s finals.
The scores: Zimbabwe 289 in 50 overs (B. Taylor 138; J. Holder four for 35) lost to West Indies 290 for six in 49 overs (M. Samuels 86, S. Hope 76, E. Lewis 64) .
