Sri Lanka U19 vs Namibia U19, ICCU19WC, Today Match Prediction 24 January 2024

SLU19 vs NAMU19 Match Prediction & Analysis

Namibia U19 will look to keep their hopes alive in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 as they take on Sri Lanka U19 in the 13th match. Sri Lanka U19 defeated Zimbabwe U19 in their opening match, and the side will look to carry this form forward. Namibia U19 went down against Australia U19 and must win this game.   

Namibia U19 had a batting meltdown in the last game, and their batsmen looked rusty, which is a major challenge for the side. The Sri Lankans will feel confident after their big win in the last game. Their bowlers are in good form, and it will be interesting to see how the Namibian players perform in this game.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SLU19

W

SLU19

204/10 in 48.3 4.21

ICCU19WC

Sri Lanka U19 beat Zimbabwe U19 by 39 runs (D/L) method 21 Jan 2024

ZIMU19

89/10 in 21.1 4.2

NAMU19

L

AUSU19

95/6 in 19.5 4.79

ICCU19WC

Australia U19 beat Namibia U19 by 4 wickets 22 Jan 2024

NAMU19

91/10 in 33.1 2.74

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sri Lanka U19 Preview

Sineth Jayawardena's side has made a good start to the tournament. They defeated Zimbabwe U19 by 39 runs under the DLS method. They will look to continue with the momentum and win this game before taking on the group's toughest side in their last match.  

Pulindu Perera and Vishen Halambage failed in the last game, and the team will look for a good start. Jayawardena must lead from the front and do well in the middle order with Ravishan de Silva and Rusanda Gamage. Dinura Kalupahana and Sharujan Shanmuganathan are in good form and will look to contribute in the lower middle order.  

Garuka Sanketh and Dinura Kalupahana bowled well in the last game, and the side would look for early wickets from the pair. Vishwa Lahiru and Malsha Tharupathi will look to bowl well in the middle overs. The team has depth in the bowling attack and needs good spells from Vishen Halambage and Ravishan de Silva in the ing role.

Sri Lanka U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Sineth Jayawardena (c), Pulindu Perera, Vishen Halambage, Ravishan de Silva, Rusanda Gamage, Dinura Kalupahana, Sharujan Shanmuganathan (wk), Malsha Tharupathi, Ruvishan Perera, Vishwa Lahiru, Garuka Sanketh

Sri Lanka U19 Actual Playing XI:

Sineth Jayawardene, Pulindu Perera, Ravishan De Silva, Rusanda Gamage, Supun Waduge, Sharujan Shanmuganathan , Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi, Vishva Lahiru, Garuka Sanketh, Ruvishan Perera

Namibia U19 Preview

Alexander Volschenk's side made a poor start to the tournament. The side went down by 4 wickets against Australia U19. While the bowling attack defended a small total bravely, the side will need better efforts from their batsmen in this game. It will be a tough challenge, but their fate in the tournament rests on winning this game.  

The top order failed in the last game, and the team will need a good start from Gerhard Rensburg and Johannes de Villiers. JW Visagie must anchor the innings in the middle order with Alexander Volschenk and Zacheo van Vuuren. Ryan Moffett and Jack Brassell must add runs in the lower middle order for the team to have a chance in this game.  

The bowlers challenged the Aussie batters in the last game, and it will make them confident. Jack Brassell and Junior Kariata must bowl well with the new ball. The side will need wickets from Hanro Badenhorst and PD Blignaut in the middle overs. Henry van Wyk and Zacheo van Vuuren must deliver the goods in the ing role.

Namibia U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Alexander Volschenk (c), Gerhard Rensburg, Johannes de Villiers, JW Visagie (wk), Zacheo van Vuuren, Ryan Moffett, Jack Brassell, Henry van Wyk, PD Blignaut, Hanro Badenhorst, Junior Kariata

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 conditions are likely to be overcast at Kimberly. The ground has soaked in a lot of rain over the last few days, making it a difficult surface to bat on. A score of around 280 runs is expected to be a fighting total on this surface.

SLU19 vs NAMU19 Pitch Report

Diamond Oval, Kimberley has assisted fast bowlers. The grass cover on the surface makes it a good surface to bowl on. Being a small ground, it also offers boundary-scoring opportunities to the batsmen who get acclimatized to the pace of the wicket before launching their attack.

Toss: To Bat

Though there is a prediction for rain during the game at Kimberly, the sides batting first have won more games than sides chasing the score. The captain winning the toss should not hesitate to bat first on this wicket and set up a good score to defend.