Zimbabwe in-form batsmen Brendan Taylor's spectacular century went in vain as three half-centuries from Windies' top four-order helped them pip the hosts by four wickets in their Super Sixes tie of the Word Cup Qualifier at the Harare Sports Club in a close contest, much to the dismay of the locals who turned up in numbers on Monday(March 19). West Indies pulled off their highest successful run-chase in this tournament, now leaving their fate of qualification for the 2019 World Cup in England in their own hands with one game to play, but depriving Zimbabwe of the chance of sealing their spot today in what turned out to be a sensational win.

Brendan Taylor scored his 10th one-day international hundred to prompt Zimbabwe to 289 runs. In response, West Indies lost Chris Gayle early, but a 135-run third-wicket stand between Shai Hope and Marlon Samuels tipped the chase in West Indies' favor. Late wickets raised hopes of an unlikely comeback for Zimbabwe, but Rovman Powell's nerveless cameo helped avoid any last-minute hiccups as West Indies won with an over to spare.

Brief scores: Zimbabwe 289 all-out in 50 overs ( Brendan Taylor 138, Solomon Mire 45, Sean Williams 34; Jason Holder 4-35, Kemar Roach 3-55) lost to Windies 290/6 in 49 overs (Marlon Samuels 86, Shai Hope 76, Evin Lewis 64; Blessing Muzarabani 2-36, Graeme Cremer 2-63) by four wickets.