Zimbabwe vs Namibia, ZIM vs NAM, Today Match Prediction 24 May 2022

zim vs nam Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe and Namibia have fought tooth and nail in the 5-match T20I series so far and the score line reads as 2-2 at the end of the 4 matches. Namibia have made a comeback every time the hosts Zimbabwe have made progress in the series to level the series. Now, they cannot afford the hosts to take the lead as it could seal the series. Zimbabwe on the hand had an opportunity to seal the series in last game and will be looking to win this match to seal the series on a decider. Both teams will have huge gains out of the series win as it will immensely boost their status and confidence in T20I circuit.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

Zimbabwe got a good start despite the wicket of Innocent Kaia with Wesley Madhevere (50 runs) and Craig Ervine (32 runs) making a 50-run partnership for the second wicket. But their middle order suffered a collapse from 82/1 to 114/6 before the duo of Mutumbani (27 runs) and Luke Jongwe (19 runs) played some quick-fire cameos to take them to competitive total of 157/8 in the 20 overs.

Their bowlers were unable to defend the total as they lost the match in a last ball finish. Tendai Chatara, Evans, and Sikander Raza had a combined figures of 10-0-64-2 and controlled the run flow effectively. Luke Jongwe took 2 wickets but went for runs at over 8.5 RPO alongside Victor Nyachi and Wesley Madhevere in the last game.

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

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

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

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Brad Evans, Brandon Mavuta, Tony Munyonga, Richmond Mutumbami, Regis Chakabva, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Donald Tiripano, Tendai Chatara, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe

Namibia Preview

Namibia chased down the highest total of the series with their batting duo of Michael Van Lingen and Gerhard Erasmus making fifties in the match. Loftie-Eaton played a crucial cameo while Zane Green finished the match with a boundary in the last ball. David Wiese and Craig Williams good depth and firepower to their batting line-up.

Bernard Scholtz ran through the opposition line-up with figures of 4-0-25-3 in the match while the trio of David Wiese, Jan Frylinck and Pikka Ya France chipped in with a wicket each in the match. Ben Shikongo and Rupen Trumpelmann were very economical with the ball in hand and did their job to perfection in the last game.

Top players to bet on: Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese, Scholtz

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Craig Williams, Michael van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Frylinck, Pikky Ya France, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongonmmm

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

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

The pitch is good for batting and the early moisture on track might help the bowlers considerably. We expect both captains to chase the total as batting second is having good success in the recent matches played here.