Namibia vs Papua New Guinea, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023, Today Match Prediction 29 March 2023

nam vs png Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Namibia will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Papua New Guinea in the fifth match of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff 2023 played at United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek on Wednesday.

In the previous match, Host Namibia were completely outplayed by USA in all three departments. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture.

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea suffered 21-run defeat against United Arab Emirates. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Namibia Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaun Fouche, Niko Davin, Michael Van Lingen, Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Shaun Fouche showcased decent form with the bat for Namibia and finished the innings with the top-score of 55 runs off 98 balls with the help of two boundaries.

Besides Fouche, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 38 runs off 44 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six. Captain Gerhard Erasmus scored 22 runs off 41 balls with the help of two boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ruben Trumpelmann, Ben Shikongo, Shaun Fouche, Pikky Ya France and Bernard Schultz to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Ben Shikongo and Shaun Fouche bowled well for Namibia and claimed three wickets apiece.

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Niko Davin, Shaun Fouche, Michael van Lingen, Michau du Preez, Zane Green (wk), Pikky Ya France, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo

Papua New Guinea Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Assad Vala, Kiplin Doriga, Tony Ura, Charles Amini and Sese Bau to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, openers Kiplin Doriga and Tony Ura got the side off to an excellent start and put on an excellent 146-run partnership for the opening wicket.

Kiplin Doriga scored 73 runs off 71 balls with the help of seven fours and four sixes, whereas Tony Ura scored 56 runs off 56 balls with the help of six fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Semo Kamea, Norman Vanua, Charles Amini, Chad Soper, Assad Vala and Riley Hekure to provide timely breakthroughs.

Medium-pacer Chad Soper was the pick of the bowlers for Papua New Guinea and claimed 4 for 43 in his full quota of overs.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Hila Vare (wk), Kiplin Doriga, Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Gaudi Toka, Riley Hekure, Chad Soper, Semo Kamea, Norman Vanua

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at United Cricket Club Ground will have some assistance for the bowlers with the new-ball. The batsmen will have to spend time at the crease to deliver notable scores. The weather forecast for Wednesday’s match is going to be sunny with humidity around 23%.

Venue Details

United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek is going to host the 5th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023 between Namibia and Papua New Guinea.

Namibia will take heart from the fact that they have won all of their six one-day matches played against Papua New Guinea

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 225 runs. The previous match played at United Cricket Club Ground was won by side batting first.