Nepal vs Namibia, ICC CWCLT 2019-22, Today Match Prediction 18 February 2023

nep vs nam Match Prediction & Analysis

Nepal would go into the 4th game of this leg in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23. The hosts have won both games and come here with a 3-wicket win against the table-toppers Scotland. On the other hand, Namibia lost both games and went down by 10 wickets against Scotland in their last encounter. They need to back themselves to win this game.  

The two teams have had contrasting fortunes in this leg of the tournament. While Nepal has won both games, the Namibians have lost both. There would be pressure on the visitors to win this one and end their losing spree. Nepal's players know these conditions well, and they will look to take advantage.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

Rohit Paudel's team come here with a stunning 3-wicket win against Scotland. Against all odds, the side held its nerves and chased down a big total. This win will up their confidence as it came against the strongest side in the tournament. Paudel would like to drive this momentum forward and defeat Namibia again.    

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh did well against Namibia in the previous game, and they would like to do the same in this contest. Kushal Malla played a match-winning knock in the last game and will look to add runs with Gyanendra Malla and Rohit Paudel. Dipendra Singh Airee's great knock took his side to a win in the last game, and he adds to the batting depth with Sundeep Jora and Karan KC.  

The bowling attack has struggled in both games, and the team will need good spells with the new ball from Karan KC and Sompal Kami. Sandeep Lamichhane bowled well in the last game, adding to his confidence. He will have to bowl good spells in the middle overs with Kushal Malla, Kushal Bhurtel, and Dipendra Singh Airee.  

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Gyanendra Malla, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Gulsan Jha, Aasif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane

Namibia Preview

Gerhard Erasmus would feel the heat going into this game. They were hammered by Scotland in the last game, losing it by 10 wickets. The batting line-up fell like a pack of cards, putting only 153 runs on the board. Having lost against Nepal in their first game of this tour, Erasmus would look for a more determined effort from his players.  

Lohandre Louwrens has looked good with the bat, and he will have to offer a good start along with Karl Birkenstock. Erasmus is an experienced batsman, and he must anchor the innings in the middle order with Michael van Lingen and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Zane Green and Pikky Ya France must do well in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack hasn't troubled the opposition in two games. The side will expect good spells with the new ball from Ruben Trumpelmann and Ben Shikongo in this contest. Tangeni Lungameni, Bernard Scholtz, and Karl Birkenstock have to keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. Loftie-Eaton and Pikky Ya France add bowling options for the team.  

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Lohandre Louwrens, Karl Birkenstock, Michael van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Pikky Ya France, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni, Ben Shikongo

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

Michael Van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, Bernard Scholtz, Pikky Ya France, Zane Green, Lohandre Louwrens, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Karl Birkenstock, Ruben Trumpelmann

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather will be clear on February 18, and the wicket shall be flat. Batsmen who spend time at the crease have done well on this surface. There will be assistance for the bowlers at the start of the game. The side batting first will be happy to have 280 runs on the board.

Venue Details

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, is a large ground. The wicket is good for batting as the ball comes to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers have to bend their backs on this surface, but the spinners have earned rewards from the track.

Toss: To Bowl

Three games have been played at this venue, and all three have been won by sides chasing scores. It is an excellent wicket to bat on and stays flat throughout the game. There is some assistance for the bowlers in the early overs. The side winning the toss in this game would opt to bowl first.