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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Namibia won the toss and choose to bowl first
Namibia won by Tie Breaker
Namibia beat Oman 3-2 in a T20I series held in April this year.
We are backing Namibia as the winners of this clash.
Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 28.0°C|Partly cloudy |
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup heats up with Namibia and Oman clashing at Barbados' scenic Kensington Oval. Namibia comes into the tournament with an inconsistent record, having won three and lost two of their past five T20Is. In contrast, Oman is in terrific form, having won four of their past five matches. The two sides had clashed in a five-match T20 series in May this year, which Namibia won 3-2. This promises to be an exciting contest!
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Namibia secured their spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup with a dominant performance in the Africa Regional Qualifiers, which they won. They dominated the campaign, winning all six matches, including victories against fellow qualifiers Uganda and Zimbabwe.
J.P. Kotze is a crucial player to watch. With 231 runs scored in his last 10 matches at an average of 25.67 and a strike rate of 108.45, he brings valuable stability and scoring power to the team.
Captain Gerhard Erasmus will be another key figure with the bat. His recent form is impressive, having scored 145 runs in his last 5 matches with an average of 36.25 and a strike rate of 123.93. He'll be looking to continue his momentum and make a valuable contribution in this match.
Erasmus is a key weapon for Namibia with the ball as well. In just 4 matches recently, he's already claimed 8 wickets with a miserly economy of 4.4 runs per over and a phenomenal strike rate of 11.25, picking up a wicket almost every other over.
Bernard Scholtz provides valuable , having picked up 8 wickets in 6 matches with a strike rate of 15.
This bowling depth will be crucial for Namibia's success.
Michael van Lingen, Nikolaas Davin, JP Kotze, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, David Wiese, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green (wk), Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Dylan Leicher
Nikolaas Davin, Malan Kruger, Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese, Michael Van Lingen, Jonathan Smit, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni, Bernard Scholtz
A nail-biting Super Over victory over host Nepal in the 2023 Asia Qualifier Final propelled Oman into the prestigious ranks of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This triumph marks their third World Cup appearance, a testament to their dominance after winning all five matches in the qualifiers.
Both Aqib Ilyas and Naseem Khushi will be key players to watch in this game. Ilyas is riding high on a hot streak, accumulating 299 runs in his previous 9 matches with an excellent average of 42.71 and a strike rate of 129.43. Khushi isn't far behind, having scored 298 runs at an average of 33.11 and a fantastic strike rate of 204.1 in his previous 9 innings. Expect them to continue their excellent form and make crucial contributions.
Ilyas is poised to be a force to be reckoned with on the bowling front as well. In his last 9 matches, he has claimed 17 scalps at a miserly economy of 6.03 and a strike rate of just 11.29.
Look out for Bilal Khan as well, another crucial bowler. He's picked up 10 wickets in his last 7 outings, keeping the run rate in check with an economy of 8.36 and a strike rate of 15.
Kashyap Prajapati, Naseem Khushi (wk), Khalid Kail, Zeeshan Maqsood, Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Rafiullah, Mohd. Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Aqib Ilyas (c)
Ayaan Khan, Kashyap Prajapati, Khalid Kail, Aaqib Ilyas, Mehran Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Zeeshan Maqsood, Mohammed Naseem Khushi, Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah, Shakeel Ahmad
Kensington Oval boasts pitches known for their balanced nature. Batters relish the good bounce and carry throughout their innings, allowing them to play their shots freely. The surface, however, isn't a complete paradise for batters. As the game unfolds, the pitch slows down, offering some assistance to spinners who can exploit the conditions with their variations. Seamers, on the other hand, face a different challenge. With minimal swing available from the track, their success hinges entirely on their ability to bowl in the right areas and maintain accuracy.
The weather in Bridgetown during the game will be mostly cloudy and humid.
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The average first innings score at Kensington Oval is 159. The highest total posted here is 224/5 by the West Indies versus England in 2022 after batting first. They won that match by 20 runs. In this game, the team batting first should look to set a score of around 180-190 runs.
16 of the 23 T20I matches played at Kensington Oval have been won by the team batting first. Since this is a crucial World Cup encounter, the team winning the toss is likely to play it safe and choose to bat first as well.
Namibia rides a wave of momentum into this clash, having won three of their past five matches with Oman, including victory in the most recent two. Their impressive T20I series victory over Oman will definitely boost their confidence. While both sides boast players capable of turning the tide, Namibia's recent form suggests they hold the upper hand and are likely to emerge victorious.
We are backing Namibia as the winners of this clash.
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