Both teams are grouped in the same group in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Preview
OMN vs NAM will take on each other in a T20I series. The first of them will be taking place on the 1st of April 2024 at 4:00 PM (IST) in Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1). The series is important for both teams as it will act as a preparatory assignment ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Interestingly, both teams are grouped in the same group in the T20 World Cup 2024.
In Group B of the tournament, Oman and Namibia are grouped alongside England, Australia, and Scotland. Given how the challenge for the teams is, it would be good for both these teams to test themselves and see how they fare against each other. They do have a chance to beat Scotland. But Australia and England remain to be their biggest challenges. In recent times, both teams have been making headlines in cricket.
Namibia has taken part in every T20 World Cup since 2021. They have arguably the second-best team from the African continent. It will be a good series, considering that the matches will take place in Oman. The home side posts a good challenge to the teams who tour their conditions. In the T20 World Cup 2021, Oman hosted some of the matches. They would be hoping to win the series to gain some confidence ahead of the T20 WC 2024.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Oman
Kashyap Prajapati, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Rafiullah-M, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood(C), Mehran Khan, Pratik Athavale, Naseem Khushi, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan
Bench: Shoaib Khan, S Goud, Jatinder Singh, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmed, Muzahir Raza, Jay Odedra, Samay Shrivastava, Fayyaz Butt
Namibia
MB Kruger(C), Gerhard Erasmus, Gerhard Janse-Rensburg, D Wiese, Jack Brassell, Jean-Pierre Kotze, Dylan Leicher, S Shikongo, R Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo
Bench: Zane Green, Jan Frylinck, Tangeni Lungameni
Injury News
Will be added when there is an update.
Weather Report: Broken clouds
Win Prediction: Namibia
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score: 138
Pitch Report
Captains: 9.5
Zeeshan Maqsood OMN | all
Zeeshan Maqsood is the skipper of Oman. The experienced player is responsible for the growth of cricket in Oman. As a cricketer, he is useful both as a batter and as a bowler. The left-arm orthodox spinner can claim wickets and can add some runs as a middle-order batter.
David Wiese NAM | all
David Wiese is the Namibian cricketer with the best exposure at the highest level. Before playing for Namibia, the star player played for South Africa. He can bat lower down the order to finish the innings and can bowl some overs.
Ruben Trumpelmann NAM | BOWL
Ruben Trumpelmann is a left-arm pacer who can swing the ball away from the left-handed batters. The left-arm pacer can add some runs lower down the order and be handy by playing cameos. His height is a big factor in conditions like Oman.
Bilal Khan OMN | BOWL
Bilal Khan is one of the best bowlers from Oman. In his prime, he had brilliant stats in T20Is. Given his experience of playing T20Is, Khan will be crucial for the success of Oman in the series against Namibia.
Zane Green NAM | wk
Zane Green is the wicketkeeper-batter of Namibia. He is brilliant behind the stumps and is good as a batter. Against pace, he has brilliant skills with the gloves. Even against spinners, he keeps well. More importantly, he can bat well.
Pratik Athavale OMN | wk
Pratik Athavale is the wicketkeeper of Oman. He is brilliant with the gloves against the spinners. Against pace, he is very good as a keeper. The opener can play impactful knocks at the top of the order, which is essential in T20Is.
Avoid Player Message: 8.5
Aqib Ilyas: OMN | ALL
Jan Frylinck: NAM | BOWL
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.