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The next IMC Over-50s World Cup will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 9-23, 2025.![]()
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IMC Over-50s Chairman Jim Morrison made the announcement today: ![]()
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"Following discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket, the Tournament Director, Sena Seneviratne, has confirmed the dates for the IMC Over-50s World Cup. The tournament will be held at top grounds in and around Colombo. It will be an amazing two weeks of highly competitive cricket, following the highly successful World Cup in Cape Town in 2023.![]()
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The IMC are delighted that the Over-50s World Cup is coming to Sri Lanka. It is a wonderful place to visit and play cricket and we are sure that this will be another top-notch IMC event for everyone involved."![]()
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Sri Lanka Over50's World Cup Cricket Cricket Canada Masters Council Veterans Cricket Association of Namibia Veterans Cricket of South Africa Wales Over 50s Cricket Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association India Over-50s Cricket Cricket West Indies Masters Association
The Veterans Cricket of South Africa and South Africa A Over-50s sides have just been named to compete in the Africa Cup in November. ![]()
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Stay tuned for more details on that tournament.
Here is the Australian Over-50s squad for their England tour in June and July.![]()
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Among other matches, this tour will see the current World Champions (England) take on the recent Quad Series champions (Australia), so those matches should be very exciting to follow. ![]()
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As always, full coverage of all international matches will be provided here throughout the northern summer.Australian Over 50's Cricket Team Set to Conquer England in June 2024.![]()
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Following their triumphant campaign in New Zealand and an exhilarating Quad Series, the Australian Over 50's Cricket Team is now gearing up for their next challenge: a monumental tour of England Over 50s Cricket from the 14th June to 4th July 2024. With preparations well underway, anticipation is mounting as the team prepares to showcase their talent on the international stage once again.![]()
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This tour, slated to encompass a series of high-profile encounters, marks another pivotal chapter in the journey of the Australian Over 50's Team. The tour itinerary features thrilling matchups against the esteemed County Over 50's Team, pitting experience against experience in what promises to be a battle of cricketing titans. Additionally, the team will partake in the prestigious Marlborough Festival, where they will lock horns with cricketing powerhouses England, Wales Over 50s Cricket, and Veterans Cricket India in a spirited quest for supremacy.![]()
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For Chairman Andrew Knight, of the Australian Over 50s Cricket Association (VCA) Board, this tour represents a thrilling opportunity for the team to showcase their mettle and vie for a coveted spot in the upcoming World Cups scheduled for Sri Lanka in February 2025. With every match serving as a platform for players to stake their claim, the stakes have never been higher.![]()
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The 16-man tour squad, brimming with quality players, stands as a testament to the depth and talent within the Australian Over 50's ranks. Furthermore, the selection of an additional six new players marks a significant milestone, highlighting the continued growth and development of cricketing talent within the country.![]()
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The 10 game tour kicks off with an eagerly anticipated inaugural clash against Veterans Cricket Association of Ireland, marking the first encounter between the two countries, and is another step in the further development of the global competition. The touring party will also have the lifetime opportunity to partake in a captivating three-game Ashes series against current World Champions, England, igniting the age-old rivalry between the two cricketing nations. The tour will also feature two enthralling County matches against Essex and Sussex, adding another layer of excitement to an already action-packed itinerary.![]()
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As the Australian Over 50's Team embarks on this exhilarating journey, they carry with them the hopes and aspirations of a nation, determined to leave an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape. With their sights set on glory, they stand ready to conquer England and write another chapter in the storied history of Australian cricket. Congratulations to all players selected.![]()
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The Over-50s International (O50I) career stats have been updated to include the recent Quad Series in New Zealand and two tour matches between Masters Cricket USA and Australian Over 50s Cricket![]()
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Notable milestones include:![]()
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* Steve Mace (Australia) became the second batsman to score 1000 runs in O50Is. He now has exactly 1000 runs, at 71. 43.![]()
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* Mace scored two consecutive 100s on the tour, and now has 5 at this level. No one else has more than 3. There have been 37 centuries scored in O50Is.![]()
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* Parak Ananta (USA) became the first wicket-keeper to take 50 dismissals in O50Is. He now has 51, which is an amazing 20 more than the next man on the list (Wales Over 50s Cricket' Steve Powell). (Incidentally, the highest wicket-taker, Stephen Foster, has 45 wickets.)![]()
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* Ananta also became the most-capped player in all O50Is, playing his 35th game on the tour. Next on the list is England's Sean Cooper (33), followed by 4 Welshmen.![]()
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* After a great start to his international career on the tour, Australia's Andrew Kratzmann averages 91.00 with the bat, the highest average for anyone who has scored 200+ runs.![]()
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* There have been 6 teams scores of 310 or more in O50Is. Australia scored 3 of these on this tour.![]()
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* In the IMC Player Rankings, Mace moves up to 3rd place and Kratzmann shoots into the top 5. Foster remains at #1, a position he has held for almost all of the 6 years since the rankings began.![]()
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See the link below for more details:![]()
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Over-50s Records – International Masters Cricket
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USA are playing Australia in an official O50I in Nelson, New Zealand today. The game is just about to start.![]()
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Live streaming: www.youtube.com/watch?v=weKk2IigxNE&ab_channel=MastersCricketUSA![]()
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Here is the live scorecard:
USA 3/0 (1.4/45.0 ov) AUS 313/7 (45.0/45 ov) - Masters Cricket USA Over50
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Australia 313/7(45.0 overs) USA 3/0(1.4 overs)
Congratulations to Australia, who defeated Masters Cricket USA in the final of the Over-50s Quad Series.![]()
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This comes hot on the heels of Australia's victory at the Over-60s World Cup and 3rd place at the Over-40s World Cup, so things are looking good for the Aussies at masters cricket level.
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Quad Series finals day:![]()
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Grand Final: Australia vs Masters Cricket USA![]()
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3rd/4th Playoff: New Zealand Over-50s Cricket vs New Zealand A![]()
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