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The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will witness the clash between England and Namibia on Saturday afternoon. While Namibia is playing for pride after being eliminated, England still has a chance to qualify for the Super Eights, trailing Scotland by two points. With a superior Net Run Rate (NRR), England remains optimistic about overtaking Scotland in the final group game.
Teams Preview
Namibia Preview
Namibia’s campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 concludes with this match. Despite being eliminated, they have shown glimpses of promise throughout the tournament. The loss to Australia, where they managed just 72 runs, was a significant setback. However, Namibia has had some commendable performances, including a thrilling Super Over match – the first in a T20 World Cup since 2012.
Predicted Playing XI
- Michael van Lingen
- Nikolaas Davin
- Jan Frylinck
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green
- David Wiese
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Bernard Scholtz
- Jack Brassell
- Ben Shikongo
England Preview
England remains in contention for the Super Eights, boosted by a convincing win over Oman. They must win this match and hope for a favorable result in Scotland’s game against Australia to advance. England’s superior NRR gives them a significant advantage.
Predicted Playing XI
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Will Jacks
- Jonny Bairstow
- Harry Brook
- Moeen Ali
- Liam Livingstone
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
- Reece Topley
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Antigua predicts a 70% chance of rain, which could impact the match and England’s qualification hopes. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 39°C, with minimal wind and clear skies during the playing hours.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has been favorable to bowlers, with an average first innings score of just 123. Expect bowlers to dominate, and the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first to exploit the early conditions.
Winning Prediction
England are heavy favorites against Namibia, given their superior batting and bowling line-ups. They should aim to win the toss, bowl first, and chase down the target quickly to boost their NRR and keep their hopes of qualification alive.
Prediction: England to win