T20 World Cup 2021: Match 31, Pakistan vs Namibia Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Pakistan and Namibia are set to lock horns in Match No.31 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Tuesday, November 2 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan are on fire in the ongoing mega event as they are sitting on top of the table in Group 2 with three wins in as many games.

Another win will officially take them into the semi-final. Namibia, on the other hand, started with a four-wicket win against Scotland, but slumped to a 62-run loss at the hands of Afghanistan on Sunday. Namibia, without a doubt, have been impressive, but beating Pakistan may not be easy for them.

Match Details

Match – Pakistan vs Namibia – Match 31

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Time – 07:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been a little difficult to bat on in the ongoing World Cup. Run-making may not be all that easy. The slower bowlers are most likely to play a massive part in the game. Chasing should be the way forward for both teams.

Average first innings score: 128 (8 T20Is in Abu Dhabi in T20 World Cup 2021)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

Bench: Mohammad Nawaz, Haider Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Namibia

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

Bench: Karl Birkenstock, Ben Shikongo, Michau du Preez, Stephan Baard

Head-to-head

Pakistan and Namibia are yet to face each other in T20Is.

Probable best batter of the match

Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

Mohammad Rizwan has been exceptional in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He started with a scintillating half-century against India in Dubai where Pakistan won by 10 wickets. Thereafter, he played another knock of substance against New Zealand. He failed to deliver against Afghanistan, but is expected to stage a comeback next time around.

Probable best bowler of the match

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)

Shaheen Shah Afridi has been a tough nut to crack in the World Cup until now. In the game against India, he got the Player of the Match award, having picked up three wickets. He rattled India’s top order on October 24. In three games, the pacer has picked up five wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.16. The Namibia batters need to play him with caution.

Today’s match prediction: Pakistan to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.