Zimbabwe vs Namibia, ZIM vs NAM, Today Match Prediction 22 May 2022

zim vs nam Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe came back strongly with a superb win in the third match by 8 wickets to take back the lead against Namibia in the series. They will look to continue their winning form in this match and seal the series. Namibia will  certainly want to win this match to keep the series hopes alive and play the decider match on the final T20I. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe opener Wesley Madhevere lead his team's batting with a brilliant 73 runs in the last ge to kill the chase comfortably. Innocent kaia (19 runs) and Chalanva (28 runs) played little cameos to help build partnership in the middle. 

The pace and spin duo of Chatara and Sikander Raza took 3 wickets each to help restrict the opposition to 128/7 in the 20 overs. Wesley Madhevere, Tiripano, Evans, and Mavuta were all brilliant with the ball. 

Top players to bet on: Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara, Donald Tiripano, Brandon Mavuta, innocent kaia, Regis Chakabva, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Craig Ervine, Tony

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Victor Nyauchi, Craig Ervine, Tony Munyonga, Richmond Mutumbami, Regis Chakabva, Brad Evans, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe

Namibia Preview

Namibia batters failed to get going as no batter scored over 30 runs and they finished with just 128 runs in 20 overs. Loftie-Eaton (28 runs) , Erasmus (25 runs) , and Zane Green (20 runs) played little cameos in the middle order. They will need to post score above 150 runs to trouble the opposition. 

Bernard Scholtz and Jan Frylinck took a wicket each but were unable to help their team restrict the opposition. Trumpehmann and Wiese bowled economically but did not take any wickets. 

Top players to bet on: Bernard Scholtz, Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Bernard Scholtz, Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, Craig Williams, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Zane Green, Loftie-Eaton, Trumpehmann, Erasmus, Pikky ya France

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Pikky Ya France, Craig Williams, Zane Green, Ben Shikongo, Michael Van Lingen, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Queen`s Park oval pitch is slightly on the slower side and batters need to apply themselves before going big. Bulawayo will have a bright and sunny weather with no weather interruptions expected in the match.

Venue Details

Bulawayo is one of the premier stadiums in the Zimbabwe circuit and it has hosted the second most matches in Zimbabwe. We expect the scores to be around 140-160 runs in this match. 

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing teams won the last 2 matches and both captains will look to bowl first in this match.