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In the 34th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Namibia will face England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on June 15, 2024. The match will start at 1:00 PM local time. This game is crucial for England as they must win to keep their hopes alive for advancing, depending on the outcome of Scotland’s match against Australia.
Pitch Report: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is known to be balanced, offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers can expect some assistance with pace and seam movement, while spinners can exploit the turn available. A par score here is around 175, indicating a competitive contest between bat and ball.
Weather Report
Cloud cover will persist throughout the match in Antigua, with humidity levels expected to stay above 70%. There is a 20% chance of rain, which might cause some interruptions during the game.
Team Previews
Namibia Team & Playing XI
Namibia started their campaign with a thrilling Super Over victory against Oman but have since struggled, suffering heavy defeats against Scotland and Australia. Despite being out of contention for the top two, Namibia will look to finish their campaign on a high note against England.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Michael van Lingen
- Nikolas Davin
- Jan Frylinck
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green (wk)
- David Wiese
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Bernard Scholtz
- Jack Brassell
- Ben Shikongo
England Team & Playing XI
England must win this game and hope Scotland lose to Australia to advance. They come into this match on the back of a dominant performance against Oman, which significantly boosted their net run rate.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Jos Buttler (wk) (c)
- Phil Salt
- Will Jacks
- Jonny Bairstow
- Harry Brook
- Moeen Ali
- Liam Livingstone
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
- Reece Topley
Match Prediction
England is heavily favored to win this match. They have been in good form and have the stronger side on paper. Namibia, while spirited, have struggled against top-tier teams and will find it challenging to compete against England’s well-rounded squad.
Given the form and depth of the England squad, they are expected to dominate this match. Namibia will need a significant performance to challenge England, but the odds favor a comprehensive win for England.
Prediction: England to beat Namibia.
