England opted to bat in a crucial match with Zimbabwe needing 221 runs on Day 4, Session 2. The Dubai Capitals match begins in 2 hours, while Australia secured a 9-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. Tasmania leads by 21 runs against Victoria, and New South Wales trails Queensland by 150 runs. South Australia won by 6 wickets against Western Australia, and Kerala is trailing in their match by 80 runs. In significant performances, MI Cape Town won by 76 runs over the Rocks, while New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan by 78 runs. Jacob Bethell, the promising 21-year-old batter for England, faces a race for fitness after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first ODI against India. With less than two weeks until the Champions Trophy, his absence leaves England with limited batting options as Tom Banton has been called in as cover. Bethell's ongoing assessment may be crucial for his future availability, with England's first match against Australia scheduled for February 22. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's calf issue further complicates the squad's depth.
