The stage is set for an exciting showdown as Nepal takes on Namibia in Match 4 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2024 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Let’s delve into the NEP vs NAM match prediction and key insights.
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground offers a balanced playing surface. With an average first innings score of 199 runs over the last 20 matches, both batsmen and bowlers are expected to have their moments. The toss may not significantly impact the outcome, as teams winning the toss might opt to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Forecast: The weather forecast predicts a temperature of approximately 21.14°C with a humidity of around 22%. Winds blowing at a speed of 1.82 m/s and expected cloud cover may assist pace bowlers with some movement.
Predicted XIs: Nepal’s Predicted Playing XI: Aasif Sheikh (WK), Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Sompal Kami, Pawan Sarraf, KC Karan, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulshan Jha
Namibia’s Predicted Playing XI: Zane Green (WK), Michael van Lingen, Niko Davin, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, Jonathan Smit, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Tangeni Lungameni, Jack Brassell
Head-to-Head Record: In T20Is, Nepal and Namibia have clashed six times. Namibia has the upper hand with four victories, while Nepal has secured two wins.
Match Prediction:
Case 1: If Nepal bats first First Innings Score Prediction: Nepal is likely to score 200-210 runs. Result Prediction: Nepal will win the match by 15-25 runs.
Case 2: If Namibia bats first First Innings Score Prediction: Namibia is expected to score 170-180 runs. Result Prediction: Nepal will win the match by 4 wickets.
With these insights and predictions in mind, cricket fans can gear up for what promises to be a thrilling encounter between Nepal and Namibia in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2024.