Half-century by Craig Ervine and a blistering 40-run cameo by Sikandar Raza helped Zimbabwe defeat Scotland by five-wicket to book their place in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup here at Bellerive Oval on Friday.

T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe thrash Scotland by five wickets to book place in Super 12 stage

The ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia has already produced some enthralling encounters with some of the associate nations pulling off surprises in the qualifiers.

Virender Sehwag picks Pakistan star to finish as highest run-getter in T20 World Cup 2022

West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran was dejected after Ireland thrashed the two-time champions by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Friday. West Indies were knocked out from the qualifiers as Ireland booked their spot in the Super 12 stage of the competition after a brilliant all-round performance at the Bellerive Oval.

It's definitely hurting: Nicholas Pooran after West Indies' shocking exit from T20 World Cup 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah recently announced the Indian cricket team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 and the tournament will be shifted to a neutral venue.

India can't dictate how Pakistan plays cricket: Wasim Akram on BCCI secretary Jay Shah's Asia Cup statement

In a major upset, Ireland thrashed two-time champions West Indies by nine wickets in the qualifiers at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday to knock them out of the T20 World Cup 2022 and reach the Super 12 stage.

Paul Stirling stars as Ireland knock out two-time champions West Indies from T20 World Cup 2022

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has been appointed as the ODI skipper of the team after former captain Aaron Finch's retirement from the fifty-over format. Cummins has been one of Australia's best performers across formats and is seen as a terrific leader having already proved his mettle in the longest format.

Australia appoint Pat Cummins as ODI captain after Aaron Finch's retirement from 50-over format

The T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia has already seen a couple of major upsets with Namibia and Ireland defeating Sri Lanka and West Indies in their respective opening matches.

Sachin Tendulkar predicts semi-finalists of T20 World Cup 2022, includes India and Pakistan

In a historic decision, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (October 18) gave approval to the Women's Indian Premier League (IPL). The tournament is all set to be conducted from 2023 after the official green light from the Indian cricket board.

BCCI approves women's IPL, first edition to be staged in 2023

Virat Kohli's form with the willow will be crucial for the Indian team if they are to fancy their chances in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Kohli has a terrific record in the shortest format when it comes to playing in Australia and has mastered the conditions down under, over the years.

Individual records have no value in big tournaments: Gautam Gambhir's advice to Virat Kohli ahead of T20 WC

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 got underway on Sunday (October 16) with Namibia pulling off an upset against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament.

ICC to allow players who test positive for COVID-19 to play matches in T20 World Cup 2022

Early this month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Jasprit Bumrah has officially been ruled out of the T20 World Cup, in Australia.

T20 World Cup 2022: Md Shami is a good replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, believes Sachin Tendulkar

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami made a brilliant comeback as he bowled a stunning final over to help India beat Australia by six runs in the warm-up match between the two sides at The Gabba on Monday (October 17).

'We saw what he did': Rohit Sharma lauds Mohammed Shami after his death-over heroics against Australia

Rohit Sharma-led India is set to kick off their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition with their first game versus arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 at the iconic MCG, Melbourne.

From Shikhar Dhawan to Jasprit Bumrah: Star players who are not part of India's T20 World Cup squad

Mohammed Shami delivered a brilliant final over as India defeated Australia by six runs in a warm-up game at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday (October 17). With 11 runs needed off the final over, Shami went on to pick up three wickets in the 20th over to prove his death-bowling credentials and secure a thrilling victory for the Men in Blue.

Mohammed Shami's last-over heroics help India beat Australia by 6 runs in warm-up match

England captain Jos Buttler has picked Australia as the title favourites in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Speaking ahead of the start of the tournament, Buttler said the hosts always enjoy an advantage compared to other teams as they are well accustomed to the conditions.

No one is as accustomed as them: England captain Jos Buttler picks his favourites for T20 World Cup 2022

Outgoing BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly will be back as the president of his state cricket board, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the former India captain said on Saturday.

Sourav Ganguly set to return as CAB president with his stint as BCCI chief nearing end

UAE's teenage sensation Aayan Khan scripted history on Sunday (October 16) as he became the youngest player to feature in the T20 World Cup. The young batting all-rounder was in the playing XI as UAE locked horns with Netherlands in their opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

Aayan Khan becomes youngest to play in T20 World Cup: All you need to know about the UAE teenager

Namibia pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup 2022 on the opening day of the tournament as they stunned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka at the Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Sunday (October 16).

Historic day for us, says Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus after thrashing Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

India will kick off their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. While there is significant hype around the clash with the encounter being deemed as a virtual decider for the top spot in Group 2 of Super 12, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has warned the Indian team to be wary of another opposition which is peaking at the right time.

'They are going to be a threat': Gautam Gambhir issues warning to India ahead of T20 World Cup opener

The Indian cricket team is currently training in Brisbane ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia. India were one of the first teams to reach Australia to begin preparations for the showpiece event and were training in Perth before moving to Brisbane.

WATCH: Virat Kohli carries drinks for teammates during India's warm-up match, video goes viral

Namibia pulled off a shock win over Sri Lanka in their opening game in the qualifiers as T20 World Cup 2022 got underway in Australia on Sunday (October 16). In one of the upsets of the tournament, 14th-ranked Namibia were a no-match to Sri Lanka, who are the reigning Asia Cup champions and were outright favourites ahead of the clash.

Explained: What Sri Lanka's shock defeat against Namibia could mean for India in T20 World Cup 2022?

14th-ranked Namibia stunned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka, beating them by a comfortable margin of 55 runs to get off to a winning start in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 16).

Namibia stun Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2022, inflict 55-run defeat

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma made 11-year-old Durshil Sharma's day as he invited the young prodigious talent to train with the Indian team after noticing him at the stadium.

WATCH: Dream come true moment for 11-year-old as he bowls to India captain Rohit Sharma in nets

Captains of all 16 teams taking part in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 shared the stage in Melbourne on Saturday as they addressed the press ahead of the start of the showpiece event down under.

'We talk about our families, cars': India captain Rohit Sharma opens up on camaraderie with Pakistan players

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