Sri Lanka vs Namibia, ICCWCT20 2021, Today Match Prediction 18 October 2021

sl vs nam Match Prediction & Analysis

Sri Lanka and Namibia will lock horns in the 4th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Sri Lanka will be looking to start their campaign on a winning note. Captain Dasun Shanaka will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance against Namibia.

On the other hand, Namibia are coming into this World Cup with back-to-back victories under their belt. Captain Gerhard Erasmus will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this tournament.

Sri Lanka and Namibia have never faced each other in the T20 format.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sri Lanka Preview

The Islanders would assess the pitch conditions and then finalize their best combination for their opening fixture.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Dasun Shanaka to do the bulk of the scoring.

Since October 2020, experienced batsman Dinesh Chandimal has been standout performer with the bat.  In five matches played, Chandimal has accumulated 139 runs at an average of 46.33 with two fifties to his name.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka/ Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Akila Dananjaya

Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:

Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanidu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne

Namibia Preview

Gerhard Erasmus and co. will be looking to deliver their best cricket with bat and ball against Sri Lanka.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus, Stephan Baard, JJ Smit and Zane Green to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since October 2019, opening batsman Stephan Baard has topped the batting charts for Namibia in the T20 format. In the 15 matches played, Baard has accumulated 423 runs at an average of 30.21 with four fifties to his name.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Karl Birkenstock, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese and JJ Smit to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Since October 2019, left-arm pacer Jan Frylinck has topped the bowling charts for Namibia in the T20 format. In 13 matches played, Frylinck has claimed 29 wickets at an economy rate of 6.25

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Pikky Ya France, Stephan Baard, Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Craig Williams, David Wiese, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Karl Birkenstock, Ruben Trumpelmann.

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

David Wiese, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Pikky Ya France, Craig Williams, Zane Green, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, Stephan Baard, Bernard Scholtz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Sheikh Zayed Stadium will provide something for the spinners. The weather forecast for the game on Monday is going to be perfect with no sign of rain.

Venue Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 4th match of the 2021 ICC T20 Word Cup between Sri Lanka and Namibia

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides would be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 160 runs.