Australia U19 vs Namibia U19, ICCU19WC, Today Match Prediction 22 January 2024

AUSU19 vs NAMU19 Match Prediction & Analysis

Australia will be keen to start their campaign on a positive note when they take on Namibia in the ninth match of ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.

Australia U-19’s match against India U-19 was abandoned due to bad weather. In their second warm-up game, Australia U-19 were completely outplayed by Bangladesh U-19. Captain Hugh Weibgen will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show with bat and ball against Namibia U-19.

On the other hand, Namibia U-19 will have to adjust to the conditions after both their warm-up games ended in a no result.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AUSU19

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia U19 Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Harjas Singh, captain Hugh Weibgen, Sam Kontas, Harry Dickson and Corey Wasley to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Harjas Singh scored 46 runs off 60 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes. Besides Harjas, captain Hugh Weibgen scored 31 runs off 57 balls, whereas Corey Wasley chipped in with 28 runs off 32 balls with the help of three boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department the side will be relying on the likes of Charlie Anderson, Callum Vidler, Mahli Beardman and Raf MacMillan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the second warm-up match, Charlie Anderson was the pick of the bowlers for Australia U-19 and claimed 4 for 20 in six overs.
Besides Anderson, Callum Vidler and Mahli Beardman bowled well and claimed two wickets.

Australia U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (c), Harjas Singh, Corey Wasley, Tom Campbell, Ryan Hicks (wk), Raf MacMilllan, Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler

Australia U19 Actual Playing XI:

Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Charlie Anderson, Sam Konstas, Raf MacMilllan, Mahli Beardman, Harjas Singh, Corey Wasley, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler

Namibia U19 Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Gerhard Rensburg, Johannes de Villiers, Zacheo van Vuuren, Alexander Volschenk and JW Visagie to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jack Brassell, Zacheo van Vuuren, PD Blignaut, and Woutie Niehuas to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the warm-up game abandoned due to rain, Zacheo van Vuuren bowled well for Namibia U-19 and claimed 3 for 50 in his seven overs.

Namibia U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Rensburg, Johannes de Villiers, JW Visagie (wk), Zacheo van Vuuren, Alexander Volschenk (c), Ben Brassell ,PD Blignaut, junior Kariata, Woutie Niehaus, Jack Brassell, Henry van Wyk.

Namibia U19 Actual Playing XI:

PD Blignaut, Jack Brassell, Hansie De Villiers, Ryan Moffet, Alex Volschenk, Gerhard Janse v Rensburg, JW Visagie, Henry Van Wyk, Zacheo Jansen Van Vuuren, Junior Kariata, Hanro Badenhorst

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Kimberley is going to be good for batting with some help for seamers. The weather forecast for Monday’s game is going to be light rain showers in the afternoon.

AUSU19 vs NAMU19 Pitch Report

Diamond Oval in Kimberley is going to host the ninth match of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 between Australia U-19 and Namibia U-19.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board.