ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: BERMUDA vs NAMIBIA – Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Team and Weather Conditions

After three rounds in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019, Namibia and Bermuda find themselves at the bottom of the Group A table. Both of them face off against each other in a possibly inconsequential game in the context of qualification to next year’s ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. While Bermuda hasn’t faced […]

By Dwijesh Reddy Oct 22, 2019, 11:28 IST

ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: BERMUDA vs NAMIBIA – Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Team and Weather Conditions

After three rounds in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019, Namibia and Bermuda find themselves at the bottom of the Group A table. Both of them face off against each other in a possibly inconsequential game in the context of qualification to next year’s ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. While Bermuda hasn’t faced any big teams should far, Namibia has shone in glimpses against the likes of Netherlands and Scotland. Both teams are equally matched on paper although Namibia’s greater balance in the side would ideally give them the edge for this game. With the likes of Delray Rawlins and Gerhard Erasmus taking it to the field on Wednesday, a close contest between both sides is expected.

Match Details

Bermuda vs Namibia, Match 22
October 23rd 2019, 11:30 AM IST
ICC Academy Ground Number 2, Dubai

Pitch Report

An even contest between bat and ball beckons with extra help on offer for the pacers upfront. In spite of the spinners also getting some purchase. 150 is a competitive score on this surface with the pacers being key.

Weather Report

The weather in Dubai is clear for the game with there being no chance of any rain. Humid conditions are expected with teams preferring to chase with dew set to play a part in the second innings. The temperature will range from 30 and 32 degrees during the course of the match.

Injuries: No injuries were reported from either side

Probable Playing XI

Bermuda:

Bermuda might make a few changes to their side although their fortunes will depend on Kamau Leverock and Delray Rawlins. Malachi Jones could be drafted in for Terryn Fray while an extra bowler in Charles Trott is also a viable option. While captain, Dion Stovell is due for a big one, only Rawlins has been able to score some runs for Bermuda in this tournament. All eyes will be on Kamau Leverock, who is capable of clearing the boundaries with ease and also pick a wicket or two with the ball in hand.

Okera Bascome, Malachi Jones, Dion Stovell, Delray Rawlins, Janiero Tucker, Kamau Leverock, Rodney Trott, Deunte Darrell, Allan Douglas, Onias Bascome and George O Brien

Namibia:

As for Namibia, they should persist with the same set of players with their odds of winning their first game being quite good. All hopes are on captain, Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smit, who are crucial to their fortunes with both bat and ball. Burly left-hander, JP Kotze hasn’t fired in the tournament and is due for a big one while Namibia’s arsenal of allrounders will be key against the likes of Delray Rawlins and George O Brien on Wednesday.

JP Kotze, Stephan Baard, Gerhard Erasmus, Craig Williams, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Jan Frylinck, Ben Shikongo, Niko Davin and Bernard Scholtz

Top Picks:

Delray Rawlins and Gerhard Erasmus are two of the best spin-bowling allrounders in the competition and are a must-have in the fantasy team. Jan Frylinck has picked six wickets in his first two games and looks good for more in Dubai while the Bermuda duo of Kamau Leverock and Dion Stovell are also decent options for this game. JJ Smit is another all-rounder who has consistently troubled the batsmen and is also capable of scoring quick runs in the latter overs, making him a viable candidate for a place in the fantasy team.

Captaincy Options:

1. JP Kotze
2. Delray Rawlins
3. Gerhard Erasmus

Dream11 Team:

N Davin, Points: 70-72, Grade: A

Gerhard Erasmus, Points: 74-76, Grade: A

Kamau Leverock, Points: 60-62, Grade: A

Jan Frylinck, Points: 20-22, Grade: B

JP Kotze, Points: 30-32, Grade: B

Delray Rawlins, Points: 80-82, Grade: A

JJ Smit, Points: 30-32, Grade: B

Dion Stovell, Points: 40-42, Grade: A

Rodney Trott, Points: 55-57, Grade: A

G O Brien, Points: 20-22, Grade: B

Bernard Scholtz, Points: 54-56, Grade: A

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