World Cup hosts the West Indies qualified for the Super Eight stage of the competition after a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Group D on Monday.Sean Williams struck an unbeaten 70 as Zimbabwe recovered from 59 for four to post a total of 202 for five but Brian Lara's side had little real trouble, reaching the target with 13 balls to spare.Opener Chris Gayle hit an explosive 40 -- including three consecutive sixes in one over -- and then the Trinidadian pair of skipper Lara (44) and Dwayne Bravo (37) saw West Indies through to victory although both were dropped along the way.Lara completed the victory with a big six over mid-wicket.The West Indies, who won their opening game against Pakistan, have four points with their final group opponents Ireland on three points. Zimbabwe have a single point, following a tie with the Irish, and Pakistan have none after two defeats and are eliminated.


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Wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor and Stuart Matsikenyeri looked to lay down some foundations but after getting himself in, the experienced Matsikenyeri paid the price for a poor shot off Devon Smith, his underhit slog going straight to mid-on. Taylor was joined at the crease by left-hander Williams and with Lara turning to spin -- utilising Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels -- Zimbabwe made some steady, if unspectacular progress


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But just after Taylor completed his patient 50 in 121 balls, taking his side on to 142, he pressed the self-destruct button, run out at the non-striker's end after attempting an ill advised single. With five down and nine overs left, Zimbabwe needed to step on the accelerator if they were to set West Indies a testing target and Williams and Elton Chigumbura (30) responded well with a 60-run partnership leaving their side with an outside chance.