T20 World Cup 2021: Match 7, Namibia vs Netherlands Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Namibia and Netherlands are set to lock horns in Match No.5 of the T20 World Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday, October 20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Netherlands had a poor outing against Ireland as they lost by seven wickets after Curtis Campher picked up a hat-trick.

Netherlands were shot out for 106 after which Ireland chased the target in 15.1 overs. Namibia, on the other hand, slumped to a seven-wicket loss at the hands of Sri Lanka. Barring Craig Williams and Gerhard Erasmus, none of their batters could show resistance as Namibia were bowled out for 96.

Match Details

Match – Namibia vs Netherlands – Match 7

Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi wasn’t a favourable one for batting in the first two games of the Qualifiers. The track isn’t expected to change much going forward. Chasing should remain the preferred option on this surface.

Average score: 101 (2 T20Is in Abu Dhabi in T20 World Cup 2021)

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

Probable Playing XIs

Namibia

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

Bench: Ben Shikongo, Michau du Preez, Michael van Lingen, Karl Birkenstock

Netherlands

Max O’Dowd, Ben Cooper , Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Ryan ten Doeschate, Scott Edwards (wk), Roelof van der Merwe, Pieter Seelaar (c), Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Brandon Glover

Bench: Stephan Myburgh, Philippe Boissevain, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten

Head-to-head

Matches- 1, Namibia – 0, Netherlands – 1, N/R- 0

In the UAE

Matches- 1, Namibia – 0, Netherlands – 1, N/R- 0

Probable best batter of the match

Max O’Dowd (Netherlands)

Max O’Dowd was the only shining light for the Netherlands in their game against Ireland. At a time when wickets were going down at the other end, O’Dowd showed his class. The right-hander scored 51 off 47 with seven fours before Mark Adair got rid of him. O’Dowd can’t afford to drop his guard as even Namibia have a power-packed bowling unit.

Probable best bowler of the match

David Wiese (Namibia)

David Wiese is a vastly experienced cricketer, having plied his trade around the world in various T20 leagues. In Namibia’s first match against Sri Lanka, he didn’t quite have the day he would have expected to. After failing to score big with the bat, Wiese got to bowl only two overs. He gave away 11 runs without getting a wicket. He is expected to make a strong comeback.

Today’s match prediction: Netherlands 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.