In the opening match of the T20I series, Oman will play Namibia. Starting at 4:00 PM, the game will take place at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat.
Oman has won their last three series and has been playing excellently lately. Their first matchup for the T20 World Cup is against a formidable Namibian team. Additionally, the sides will play each other in the T20 World Cup, thus winning will give them a natural advantage.
Namibia is a formidable team that will put Oman to the test at home. They have won two of the last three meetings with Oman, so they have a good record against them. They will try to continue their winning streak throughout the tour.
OMA vs NAM Team Preview & Squads
Oman
In the previous series against PNG, Khalid Kail performed admirably, amassing 88 runs in three matches, including a fifty. Endorse him as Oman’s best hitter. In their most recent T20I series, Oman defeated PNG 2-1.
The three primary hitters for Oman will be Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood, and Khalid Kail. Khalid batted effectively in the previous series against PNG, amassing 88 runs in three matches. Despite their lack of effect, Zeeshan and Aqib are two of the team’s most seasoned batters, so you can count on them to perform well at home.
Lead the Oman seam attack, Bilal Khan. He took a total of 4 wickets in three encounters during his fantastic series against PNG. Zeeshan Maqsood and Mehrar Khan both bowled well. For Oman, the three bowlers will be crucial in handling the ball.
Oman Squads
Oman Squads
Aqib Ilyas (c), Pratik Athavale (wk), Kashyap Prajapati, Zeeshan Maqsood, Ayaan Khan, Khalid Kail, Kaleemullah, Sandeep Goud, Naseem Khushi, Kaleemullah, Mehrar Khan, and Bilal Khan.
Namibia
Gerald Erasmus is Namibia’s best batter and has amassed over a thousand runs in his career. As the lead hitter, support him. Experienced campaigner David Weise has returned to the Namibian team. Encourage him to take multiple wickets during the game. When Namibia last participated in the Men’s African Games, they lost to Zimbabwe in their title match.
Jan Frylinck, Gerald Erasmus, and JP Koetze will be Namibia’s primary batters. Erasmus has amassed 1194 runs in T20Is, making him the team’s most seasoned batter. With more than 500 runs scored at a strong average and strike rate, Koetze and Frylinck have also performed admirably.
With 63 and 57 wickets respectively, Jan Frylinck and Ben Scholtz have been outstanding for Namibia. David Weise, a seasoned player in this style of match, is back in the lineup. In the series, he has his eye on a good show as well.
Namibia Squads
Namibia Squads
Malan Kruger (c), Jean-Pierre Kotze (wk), Gerhard Janse-Rensburg, Dylan Leicher, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese, Simon Shikongo, Jack Brassell, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, and Ben Shikongo.
Match Details
Match
Oman vs Namibia, 1st T20I | Namibia tour of Oman 2024
Date
01/04/2024 (Monday)
Time
15:30 (GMT+5) / 16:00 (GMT+5.5) / 16:30 (GMT+6)
Format
T20I
Venue
Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
The team that wins the toss at this ground will want to field first, as the team that bowls first has won 4 of the last 5 matches here.
In Al Amerat, the skies will clear tomorrow. Rain is not a possibility during the game. The range of temperatures is 23 to 29°C. The situation’s dependability is excellent.
The playing field will be favorable for batting, and the bowlers won’t have much assistance available. It will help to place the ball correctly.
OMA vs NAM Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
These two teams have met in one match so far, in which Namibia won.
According to cricket analysts, Namibia has a 65.8% chance to win.
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