Namibia vs United States Of America, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023, Today Match Prediction

nam vs usa Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Namibia will be looking to kick-start their campaign on a positive note when they take on USA in the opening match of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023 played at Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday.

The home side will be looking to deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this opening match. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus will be keen to lead from the front with the bat against USA.

On the other hand, United States of America will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Namibia.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Namibia Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Gerhard Erasmus, Michael Van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Karl Birkenstock to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Since 24th March 2021, skipper Gerhard Erasmus has topped the batting charts for Namibia. In 27 matches, Erasmus has accumulated 1,088 runs at an average of 47.30 with one century and nine half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni, Bernard Schultz and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton will provide timely breakthroughs.

Since 24th March 2021, left-arm pacer, Ruben Trumpelmann, has topped the bowling charts for Namibia in limited-overs format.

In 29 matches played, Trumpelmann has claimed 51 wickets at an average of 22.01 with two five-wicket hauls to his name.

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Lo-handre Louwrens, Divan La Cock, Michael van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Rubel Trumpelmann, Bernard Schultz and Tangeni Lungameni.

United States Of America Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Monank Patel, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones and Gajanand Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs in this contest.

Since 24th March 2021, skipper Monank Patel has been leading the batting charts for USA in limited-overs format. In 25 Odis played, Monank Patel has accumulated 1,007 runs at an average of 43.78 with two centuries and six half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Nisarg Patel and Ali Khan to provide timely breakthroughs.

Since 24th March 2021, left-arm pacer, Saurabh Netravalkar has been leading the bowling charts for USA in the 50-over format. In 25 matches played, Netravalkar has claimed 44 wickets at an average of 22.27.

United States Of America Predicted Playing XI:

Monank Patel (captain), Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Aaron Jones, Gajanand Singh, Ian Holland, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Nisarg Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With weather forecast for the Sunday’s match is going to be fair with no sign of rain, the wicket prepared will offer some assistance with the new-ball. The batsmen will need to see off the new-ball to score big runs on the board.

Venue Details

Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek is going to host the 1st match of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023 between Namibia and USA.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 230 runs. The average first inning score at Windhoek is around 206 runs.