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Here is Sportzwiki’s daily sports round-up which features prime news from around the world, on 24th of March 2018. It’s further about sporting events like cricket, football, and badminton which has already grabbed the attention of all the sports enthusiasts.

Afghanistan thump Ireland to book 2019 Word Cup berth –

Sports round-up, 2018 ICC World Cup Qualifiers, Asghar Stankzai, William Porterfield, Zimbabwe — Afghanistan beat Ireland in the Super Sixes clash to qualify for the 2019 WC. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

In yet another close encounter after the United Arab Emirates rout Zimbabwe on March 22 (Thursday), it was Afghanistan pouncing over Ireland.

However, the Irish skipper William Porterfield won the toss and elected to bat first. However, on the slower of a surface, Afghanistan bowlers bowled extremely well.

Moroever, Ireland post 209 for seven in 50 overs. Opening batsman Paul Stirling was the top-scorer for his team. He smashed 87-ball 55 as his innings included three fours and a six.

In addition, for the first-wicket, Stirling registered 53 in 15.2 overs with his leader Porterfield.

Simultenoulsy, the wicketkeeper-batsman Niall O Brien struck 41-ball 36 and his brother smashed 41 off 37 deliveries.

Ace leg-spinner Rashid Kha was the pick of the bowlers. He bagged three scalps after giving away 40 runs in 10 overs.

Samiullah Shenwari was slower with the bat. He faced 63 balls for his 27 runs.

In response, Afghanistan chased down the target of 210 in 49.1 overs. The visitors rode on the fine half-century of Mohammad Shahzad.

The wicketkeeper-batsman Shahzad blasted 50-ball 54. His innings included six fours and two sixes.

For the first-wicket, Shahzad alongside Gulbadin Naib (45 off 91) stitched 86 runs in 16.3 overs.

Moreover, skipper Asghar Stanikzai led from the front to score unbeaten 39 off just 29 balls. And Najibullah Zadran faced 15 balls for his 17.

Wriddhiman Saha slams jaw-dropping 20-ball ton –

Flexing his muscles, wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha has set a new record in the domestic fold.

Interestingly, the unbelievable hitting saw the Kolkata-based batsman reaching his hundred in just 20 deliveries.

While warming up for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Saha grabbed the eye-balls for his scorching knock.

In the JC Mukherjee Trophy 2017-18 at Kalighat, Saha is representing the Mohun Bagan A.C of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). He achieved the feat on March 24 (Saturday) against BNR Recreation Club.

Saha will make his appearance for the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

At the strike-rate of 510, Saha remained unbeaten on 102. His innings was laced with 14 sixes and four boundaries.

!! A World Record !!

A Blistering batting performance by @Wriddhipops saha scored 102 in just 20 balls (14 sixes & 4 fours)

Mohun Bagan chased down the score of 151 in just 7 overs beating B.N.R by 10 wickts in J.C.Mukherjee Trophy.

Take a bow man !!#joymohunbagan pic.twitter.com/epJXoo92UR

— Mohun Bagan (@Mohun_Bagan) March 24, 2018

Brief results of international friendlies before 2018 World Cup in Russia –

Uruguay 2-0 against the Czech Republic:

In a friendly fixture at Guangxi Stadium, Uruguay eases past the Czech Republic by 2-0.

Japan draws level with Mali at 1-1:

In the Stade Standard de Liege clash, Mali has drawn the match with Japan one each in a riveting encounter.

Azerbaijan loses out against Belarus:

Belarus trounce Azerbaijan by 1-0 at the Baku National Stadium in another friendly.

In addition, Cyprus hold draw with Montenegro at the Neo GSP Stadium. Moreover, Finland witnessed a draw against Macedonia at Arcadia Futbol Kompleksi on Friday (March 23).

Brazil routs Russia 3-0:

In an enticing clash, Brazil made it an easy run against Russia at Luzhniki Stadium. The Brazil team sealed the encounter with three goals to a nil.

Senegal holds a draw with Uzbekistan at Stade Mohamed V. On the other side, Bosnia and Herzegovina trounce Bulgaria 1-0 at Ludogorest Arena.

The Gambia settled with a draw 1-1 against the Central African Republic. However, Norway gave a serve beating to Australia by 4-1 at the home stadium known as Ullevaal Stadion.

Turkey beat the Republic of Ireland at Antalya Stadium. In addition, Switzerland thumps Greece by 1-0 at Athens Olympic Stadium.

At the Groupama Arena, Kazakhstan beats Hungary by 3-2 in front of 9,038 recorded crowd.

But Iran loses out against Tunisia (1-0) at Stade 7 Novembre de Rades. The Stadium witnessed the crowd of 5,000 spectators.

Ukraine held a draw with Saudi Arabia by 1-1 at Estadio Municipal in Marbella. Morocco thrashes Serbia 2-1 in Italy.

Argentina beat Italy 2-0:

Well, in the interesting fixture at the Etihad Stadium, Argentina thumps Italy 2-0 convincingly. Portugal thrashed Egypt by 2-1 as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace in the extra time.