Namibia vs Netherlands, NT20ITS, Today Match Prediction 29 February 2024

NAM vs NED Match Prediction & Analysis

We shall have an interesting clash in the third match of the T20I Tri-Series 2024. Namibia will take on the Netherlands in the game, and both sides will be confident after starting the tournament with wins. Both sides have defeated Nepal in their first game and shall look to move to the top of the points table with a win.  

The Netherlands has a strong batting lineup, and the players are fresh from playing against some of the best sides in the world. They have enjoyed a good run in T20 cricket in the last two years, making them confident. Namibia won't go down without a fight, which will make a close contest. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

NAM

W

NEP

186/10 in 18.5 9.88

NT20ITS

Namibia beat Nepal by 20 runs 27 Feb 2024

NAM

206/4 in 20.0 10.3

NED

W

NEP

182/8 in 20.0 9.1

NT20ITS

Netherlands beat Nepal by 2 runs 28 Feb 2024

NED

184/4 in 20.0 9.2

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Namibia Preview

Gerhard Erasmus, who missed action in his team's 20-run win over Nepal in the last game, is expected to play in this one. The Namibian skipper will be confident with his side's form. But it will be a tougher challenge against the Netherlands, and Erasmus would like his players to apply themselves and play positively.  

Michael van Lingen and Malan Kruger played well in the last game, and the pair will look to put up a big opening-wicket stand. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton hit a record-breaking hundred in the last game, and he will look to do well in the middle order with Erasmus and Jan Frylinck. JJ Smit and Zane Green strengthen the lower middle order for the team.  

The bowling attack will have a tough challenge in the game. The side will need early wickets from Tangeni Lungameni and Ruben Trumpelmann with the new ball. Bernard Scholtz and Jan Frylinck leaked runs in the last game, and they must bowl better spells. Eton and Peter-Daniel Blignaut must deliver in the ing roles.

Namibia Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Malan Kruger, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Tangeni Lungameni

Namibia Actual Playing XI:

Malan Kruger, Michael Van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, Jonathan Smit, Jean-Pierre Kotze, Zane Green, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Peter Daniel Blignaut

Netherlands Preview

Scott Edwards' side won a thrilling contest against hosts Nepal. They defeated hosts Nepal by 2 runs, holding their nerves in the end. The side has tasted several victories in recent months, and Edwards would like his players to play clinically in this game and move to the top of the points table.  

Michael Levitt played a good knock at the top and would like to deliver a good start in the game with Max O'Dowd. Sybrand Engelbrecht has to anchor the innings at No. 3 and build partnerships with Edwards and Teja Nidamanuru. Wesley Barresi and Noah Croes add depth to the batting line-up.  

 The side bowled well at the crunch moment in the last game, and they will expect a good show from Vivian Kingma and Timm van der Gugten in the early overs. Michael Levitt leaked runs against Nepal, and he must do well in the middle overs with Roelof van der Merwe. Aryan Dutt and Engelbrecht will look to do well in the ing role.

Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:

Scott Edwards (c & wk), Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Wesley Barresi, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Noah Croes, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Vivian Kingma

Netherlands Actual Playing XI:

Max O'Dowd, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards, Wesley Barresi, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma, Michael Levitt, Roelof Van Der Merwe, SA Engelbrecht, Fred Klaassen, Timm van der Gugten

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions will be excellent. We will have a flat surface where batsmen can easily play their strokes and score runs. Bowlers have little margin for error as the ball comes to the bat nicely. The side batting first shall aim to have 200 runs on the board.

NAM vs NED Pitch Report

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, has a large but fast outfield. Batsmen do well as there is even bounce and pace on this surface, but there isn't much for the fast bowlers. Spinners have earned rewards from the track as the ball turns sharply.

Toss: To Bat

We have had two high-scoring contests in the tournament, and the side batting first has won on both occasions. The wicket slows down in the second half, making run chases difficult. The side winning the toss would like to bat first.