Namibia vs Scotland Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 12? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

The Namibia vs Scotland T20 World Cup match will be played in Barbados on June 7, Friday from 12.30 am IST. This is the second meeting between the T20 World Cups and the fourth meeting overall.

Namibia vs Scotland Team Analysis

Namibia

The African side managed to win against Oman on the Super Over. They matched Oman's score of 109 after 20 overs and won on the Super Overa s they successfully defended 21 runs. Namibia's unbeaten record against Scotland in T20Is will keep them ahead in the match.

They have several players who played in the last two T20 World Cups and thus have that big-match temperament. They would certainly like to improve on their performance from the last game.

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Scotland

Scotland lost their previous match against England. They failed to make the main round of the last World Cup and started with a loss against the mighty England. In terms of preparation, they played two warm-up games. The match against Uganda was washed out while they lost their warm-up game against Afghanistan.

The side will be led by Richie Berrington. The side has plenty of experienced players like George Munsey, Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Chris Greaves

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Namibia vs Scotland Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match will be played in Barbados. The venue has hosted over 40 T20Is. It is the same venue where Namibia won their previous match on the Super Over. The average first innings score is close to 140. However, a lot more is expected to be scored in this match given a few good players are there on the respective sides.

Form and Fitness

There are no fitness concerns from both teams. Form-wise Scotland played T20I cricket against the USA, Netherlands, and Ireland and the warm-up fixture against Afghanistan headed into this World Cup. After their loss to England, they would like to put up a spirited performance against Namibia.

Speaking about Namibia, they would consider themselves lucky to win the match in a way after they looked in early trouble in the match. They would also look for a far better performance.

Tactical Acumen

Both captains should have a very good idea as to what to expect from the Barbados track. Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus having already led his team in a game will be better prepared for this next game. He will have his strategies in place as he is looking for back-to-back wins.

Namibia vs Scotland Score Prediction

Recent Venue Records (Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados)

STATS - T20

Total matches 42

Matches won batting first 28

Matches won bowling first 13

Average 1st Inns scores 138

Average 2nd Inns scores 124

Highest total recorded 224/5 (20 Ov) by WI vs ENG

Lowest total recorded 43/10 (16.2 Ov) by WIW vs ENGW

Highest score chased 172/6 (18.1 Ov) by WI vs ENG

Lowest score defended 106/8 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs NZW

Who Will Score Most Runs For Scotland: George Munsey / Richie Berrington

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Scotland: Mark Watt / Chris Greaves

Who Will Score Most Runs For Namibia: Jan Frylinck / JJ Smit

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Namibia: David Wiese / Ruben Trumpelmann

Namibia vs Scotland Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 12? ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Namibia have an unbeaten record against Scotland in T20Is and the trend is expected to continue. Having played recently in the last match in Barbados, they will have a better idea as to how the track will behave which keeps them a slight advantage.

Conclusion

Back-to-back losses for Scotland, if that happens will make it almost impossible for them to qualify for the next round. Back-to-back wins is what Namibia are eyeing.

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