NAMIBIA VS IRELAND – MATCH PREVIEW
Namibia was able to boost qualification hopes to the Super twelve after a six-wicket ending over the Netherlands. This happens to be the first win for Namibia since beating Papua New Guinea in the second week of October. The warmup matches didn’t go Namibia’s way and so did the crucial group match against Sri Lanka. Despite the recent loss to Sri Lanka, Ireland finds itself in a good spot concerning qualification. However, a lot will depend on the upcoming game against Namibia.
PITCH REPORT AND TOSS PREDICTION
The pitch doubled pace with good help to batsmen in the recent games. The winners of the toss to bat 1st.
WEATHER
The weather forecasts a very warm and sunny day with low humidity.
MATCH DETAILS
ICC Men’s T20 World cup 2021
Match: Namibia vs Ireland
Date and Time: twenty-second of October – 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE
NAMIBIA VS IRELAND
NAMIBIA VS IRELAND – FORESEEN PLAYING IN XIS
NAMIBIA
Namibia would possibly simply be behind Ireland in the cluster stages; however, they stand a larger probability of reaching the Super twelve if things progress as expected. The sizable win over the Netherlands once again showed the advantage of the experience that Namibia possesses. The big problem for Namibia is going to be the serious dependence on David Wiese, who has featured in multiple T20 leagues.
THE SQUAD
Namibia
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- Stephen Baard
- Karl Birkenstock
- Michau du Preez
- Jan Frylinck
- Zane Green
- Nicol Lofie-Eaton
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ben Shikongo
- JJ Smit
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Michael van Lingen
- David Wiese
- Craig Williams
- Picky Ya France
IRELAND
The batting line-up of Ireland once again led the team down against Sri Lanka. It’s advisable to remain far away from the betting markets on Ireland’s batting line-up, however, the bowling section happens to be quite good. Joshua Little was able to return up with a four-wicket haul and therefore the 21-year-old has been often among the wickets with seven in his last 3 games.
IRELAND
- Andrew Balbirnie (c)
- Paul Stirling
- Kevin O’Brien
- Mark Adair
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Shane Getkate
- Graham Kennedy
- Joshua Little
- Andrew McBrine
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Simi Singh
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
- Craig Young
Let us take a look at the odds for the match:
Namibia to win: 13/8
Ireland to win: ½
NAMIBIA VS IRELAND HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches Played: one
Namibia Won: zero
Ireland Won: one
Tie: 0
NR: 0
It is very tough to go by Namibia vs Ireland head-to-head records only because only one match has taken place between these 2 groups in the past. This meeting in November 2019 ended up with a defeat for Namibia.
NAMIBIA VS IRELAND MATCH PREDICTION
Ireland win @ 1/2
Ireland might have lost against Sri Lanka, but generally, they have a strong line-up against a weaker opposition like Namibia. Even if Namibia’s qualification hopes are still alive, they’re seeming to suffer against Ireland’s strong bowling line-up that appears in fine condition. Ireland cannot afford to lose this match and got out of the tournament at this juncture. They’re seeming to be actuated vastly following the loss to Sri Lanka.
Joshua Little over 1.5 wickets @ 11/10
Joshua Little has been among the wickets lately. He has been able to get seven wickets in his last 3 matches. This includes the four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka and he ought to have lots of joy against Namibia’s batting line-up, which is weak except for a couple of players.
Namibia high ballplayer – Craig Williams @ 3/1
Craig Williams has been consistent to the bat for Namibia except in the recent game against the Netherlands. His consistency makes him a strong contestant to play with the strong batting line-up possessed by Ireland. This Namibia vs Ireland match prediction would come with Williams to return up with a good tally of runs even if David Weise may also be thought-about as a strong contestant.
TOP CRICKET PICKS
Wicket-Keeper
Z. Green (8.5 Cr) has been consistent with his performance behind the stumps which can improve his batting form during this encounter.
BATSMAN
G. Merwe Erasmus (9.0 Cr) scored thirty-two runs in the last match with brilliance on the field that has been the most important of his contributions in the last two games.
G. Delany (9.0 Cr) scored forty-four runs in the 1st match however wasn’t consistent in the last match against Sri Lanka which should keep him pumped up to search out his kind.
P. Stirling (10 Cr) holds great potential to attain runs however has not been at his best this season but he has created good contributions that ought to permit him to provide his tiredness in this encounter.
ALL-ROUNDERS
J. Smit (9.5 Cr) scored good runs with one wicket in the last two matches which may keep him targeted to perform well during this crucial match.
D.Wiese (9.5 Cr) scored sixty-six runs with one wicket in his last match which shows his rising kind that makes him a possible game-changer.
J. Frylinck (8.5 Cr) was able to pick two crucial wickets in his last match that ought to be complemented by his batting opportunities that made him an important pick.
C. Campher (9.0 Cr) was able to pick four wickets in his 1st match together with one wicket in his last game that ought to keep him actuated to retain his wicket-taking kind.
BOWLERS
B. Scholtz (8.5 Cr) was able to pick one wicket in the 1st match together with a controlled economy rate that may keep the opposition contained.
M. Adair (9.0 Cr) has been consistent with his performance in the last two matches with five wickets that makes him our prime pick during this encounter.
J. Little (8.5Cr) was able to pick four wickets in the last match against Sri Lanka that showing his ability to perform well struggling which may continue during this contest.
MATCH PREDICTION
Ireland may win this match by a detailed margin.