Pakistan vs Namibia, ICCWCT20 2021, Today Match Prediction 02 November 2021

pak vs nam Match Prediction & Analysis

Pakistan will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table when they take on Namibia in the 31st match of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Green Shirts have played excellent cricket so far in this T20 World Cup and registered three wins on the bounce. Captain Babar Azam will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show in this fixture.

On the other hand, Namibia will have to raise their overall game to push Pakistan in this contest. Captain Gerhard Erasmus will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance against Pakistan.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

The Men in Green might two changes as Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, and Hasan Ali could be replaced by Mohammad Nawaz, Haider Ali and Mohammad Wasim Jr. in the playing XI.

In Group 2 of the Super 12 stage, Pakistan will be looking to maintain their winning streak against Namibia.

In the batting department, the onus will be the experienced pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to get the side off to a decent start.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr. to make crucial breakthrough with the new-ball.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Pakistan Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Asif Ali, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Shoaib Malik, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

Namibia Preview

The team management will be looking to one change as Stephan Baard could come in place of Michael van Lingen in the playing XI for game against Pakistan.In the batting department, the side will be depending on the in-form players like Craig Williams, David Wiese and Gerhard Erasmus to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, David Wiese was the lone warrior in the batting department and scored 26 not out off 30 balls. Michael van Lingen, Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton produced double-digit scores for Namibia in the previous match.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit and David Wiese and to make timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton was the best bowler on display for Namibia and finished with figures of 2 for 21 in his four overs.

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Craig Williams, Zane Green (wk), Gerhard Erasmus (c), David Wiese, Michau du Preez, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Stephan Baard, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese, Craig Williams, Zane Green, JJ Smit, Ben Shikongo, Michael Van Lingen, Ruben Trumpelmann, Stephan Baard

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket at Abu Dhabi will provide an interesting contest between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the game is going to be fair with no sign of rain.

Venue Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 31st match of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup between Pakistan and Namibia.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 170 runs. The previous game played at Abu Dhabi was won by side batting first.