PAK vs NAM: The current star performers of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan will lock horns against inexperienced Namibia for their upcoming Super 12 encounter.
The men in green played their recent match against Afghanistan at Dubai International stadium that helped them secure their third consecutive win. Batting first, Afghanistan managed to post a par total of 147/6 courtesy of Gulbadin Naib’s unbeaten 35 & Mohammad Nabi‘s unbeaten 35. While chasing, Babar Azam’s gritty fifty, Fakhar Zaman’s supporting knock and Asif Ali’s magnificent 7-ball 25* helped Pakistan win the match by 5 wickets and an over to spare.
Meanwhile, Namibia played Afghanistan in their most recent Super 12 encounter. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad scored a brisk 33-ball 45 followed by Mohammad Nabi’s brilliant 17-ball 32* that helped Afghanistan get to 160/5. While defending, Hamid Hassan & Naveen-ul-Haq picked up three wickets each to restrict Namibia to 98/9 and help the Afghans win the match by 62 runs.
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Namibia
Date & Time: 2nd November 2021, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium offers help to both the batters and bowlers; pacers in specific. The toss will play a crucial role, as chasing is a preferred choice at this venue.
Weather Report
Mild humidity is expected throughout the game, with the temperatures hovering between 31 and 29 degrees. There are no chances of precipitation.
PAK vs NAM Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Namibia
Zane Green (wk), Craig Williams, Michael van Lingen, Gerhard Erasmus (c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Pikky Ya France, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
PAK vs NAM Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Zane Green, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam(C), Fakhar Zaman, Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus
Allrounders: David Wiese(VC)
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf Ruben Trumpelmann
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