India and Pakistan will meet on Sunday for what could turn into a decider for a semi-final spot, albeit with net run-rate a factor as well.
India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the Under-19 World Cup.
Both hit defiant half-centuries after Zimbabwe slumped to 115 for 7 on day 1 in the second Test against South Africa.
The Zimbabwe fast bowler was ruled out after injuring a thigh muscle.
The 26-year-old has become frustrated by the pace of negotiations with Zimbabwe Cricket to bring the rebels back into the fold.
Andy Blignaut claimed four for 43 as Zimbabwe defeated the West Indies by 21 runs.
The all-rounder missed Zimbabwe's Test series against New Zealand because of injuries to his bowling shoulder and elbow.
All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month.
Canada, though coming off a defeat to the USA, will be buoyed by their 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Australia will aim to secure a Super Eight berth when they face lower-ranked Namibia
England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.
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Sixteen Zimbabwe players have signed contracts that make them available for selection
Zimbabwe's players began a strike over unpaid wages on December 22.
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The match is being held in Perth. This is Zimbabwe's first Test in Australia.
Grant Flower scored an unbeaten 61 to help his side win the match.
Bad light halted play with England on 184 for 3 on day 1 in the first Test against Zimbabwe.
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Jimmy Anderson is the first Englishman to take 500 Test wickets.
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