T20 World Cup 2021: Match 36 – New Zealand vs Namibia Match Preview, Playing XI and broadcast details

New Zealand and Namibia are all set to face each other in the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Friday, November 5 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The Black Caps, led by Kane Williamson, have well and truly recovered from their five-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan.

The Kiwis thrashed India by eight wickets after which they won against Scotland by 16 runs. But being placed at No.3, Williamson’s men have work to do if they want to qualify for the semi-final. The Gerhard Erasmus-captained Namibia, on the other hand, have put in spirited performances thus far.

Despite their losses to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Namibia grabbed the spotlight courtesy of their grit and exuberance. Having lost two games in the Super 12, Erasmus and Co. need to pull a rabbit out of the hat if they wish to go beyond the second round. Getting past the Black Caps won’t be a walk in the park.

Playing Combinations for New Zealand vs Namibia

New Zealand

Martin Guptill has been the standout batter for the Kiwis, having scored 130 runs with a top score of 93. Daryl Mitchell, agonisingly, missed out on a fifty against India and has a chance of making amends. The middle-order, consisting of Conway, Neesham and Phillips, is power-packed. Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi have six wickets apiece. Mitchell Santner has bowled at a stupendous economy rate of 5.91.

Probable Playing XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway (wk), James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

Namibia

David Wiese has brought forth all his experience for Namibia in the mega event. Apart from being their leading run-scorer with 185 runs, the veteran has picked up five wickets at an economy rate of 6.81. Craig Williams and skipper Erasmus have also done their bit with the bat. Left-armer Jan Frylinck is their leading wicket-taker with eight scalps. Ruben Trumpelmann has also looked decent.

Probable Playing XI: Stephan Baard, Michael van Lingen, Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus (c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green (wk), Jan Frylinck, Ben Shikongo

Head-to-head

Namibia and New Zealand are yet to face each other in T20Is.

Match Details

Match – New Zealand vs Namibia – Match 36

Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network