NAM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction for T20 World Cup 2021: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for NAM vs IRE Dream11 Contest:
Essentially the most important game of the year for both Namibia and Ireland as of now, both these highly-spirited units will be fighting it out for the last available spot in the Super 12 stages. Sri Lanka have already confirmed their status in the Super 12 from Group A. Ireland and Namibia lost their games to Sri Lanka by huge margins, but both defeated the Netherlands which keeps them in the hunt.
Sri Lanka and Holland face off in a rather immaterial clash on Friday, but all eyes will be on this contest which will decide who lives to fight another day and who packs their bags.
Probable Playing XI:
Namibia
Stephan Baard, Zane Green (wk), Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus (c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Kevin O Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Neil Rock (wk), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young
Weather Update:
The temperatures in Sharjah will remain slightly on the higher side, just north of 30, which won’t be a problem for either side who have been here for a while now. Weather forecasts suggest it’ll be a windy day in Sharjah, which could help the new ball bowlers a lot. The rain gods are not expected to intervene at any stage of the game on Friday.
Pitch Report
This is the first game that will be played in Sharjah in this tournament. If the IPL games were anything to go by, batting will get tough in these slow conditions after the power play and a lot relies on how much the batters can make use of the field-restricted overs. The average T20I score at this venue is 149 batting first, which should be decent enough to provide a good contest between both sides.
NAM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction:
Ireland have a history of doing well in this tournament, but Namibia has some great individual quality in their ranks which will make it tricky to pick your players for fantasy gaming. However, it would be suggestible to head into the mega league games with 6 Namibian players in the side and in the small leagues, 6 Irish players.
NAM vs IRE Dream11 Captaincy Picks:
David Wiese: The former Proteas cricketer chipped in with a massive performance against the Dutch that keeps his side alive. He scored 66 runs in 40 balls and remained unbeaten to help his side complete a stellar run-chase. He can provide some crucial blows with the ball too, making him an ideal choice for captaincy in small leagues.
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Paul Stirling: One can take a chance with Paul Stirling as captain in the mega leagues in this contest. He is a powerful striker of the ball and will relish the small boundaries here in Sharjah. Although he is yet to get up and running this tournament, his incredible ability to turn games around has won him a place in 93% of the teams made for this game.
Joshua Little: Joshua Little has been Ireland’s best bowler this World Cup and has chipped in with two fantastic performances. Having registered figures of 1/14 in 4 overs against Holland, he delivered with a stunning 4/23 against Sri Lanka in a losing cause. He is an obvious choice for vice-captaincy among these players.
NAM vs IRE Dream11 Budget Picks:
Gerhard Erasmus: Erasmus chipped in with a big partnership alongside David Wiese in Namibia’s hunt for glory against the Dutch. He has shown why he can be an important player in this contingent and at 8.5 credits, is an absolute bargain for fantasy team managers.
Ruben Trumpelmann: One of Namibia’s most impressive bowlers, Ruben Trumpelmann is a worthy pick for your side at just 8.5 credits. Although he picked up just 1 wicket, he has bowled in very attacking channels and could fetch you crucial points.
Jan Frylinck: Jan Frylinck picked up 2 crucial wickets against Netherlands and is a handy customer with the bat when needed. He costs just 8.5 credits and is a pretty useful outlet for that price.
Mega League Team for NAM vs IRE Dream11 Contest
Small/Head to Head League Team for NAM vs IRE Dream11 Contest
