Preview:
After the three-match T20 series, Namibia and Ireland Wolves are all set to lock horns against each other in the five-match One Day series, starting from March 29, Tuesday. All five games will be completed at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Namibia.
Namibia emerged victorious in the three-match T20 series, winning the decider to clinch the series by a score-line of 2-1. JJ Smit will lead the Namibian side, whereas, Neil Rock will lead the Ireland Wolves. The last of the five-match series will be played on April 5, Tuesday.
Match Details:
Namibia vs Ireland Wolves, Match 1
Venue: Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Namibia.
Date & Time: 29th March, 1:00 PM IST, 9:30 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
NAM vs ILW, Match 1 Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be decent for batting conditions. However, as the match progresses, we could see the spinners coming into play, getting more purchases from the wicket.
Injury News:
(will be added when there is an update)
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NAM vs ILW, Match 1 Probable Playing XIs:
Namibia
Lohan Louwrens, Jan Frylinck, Jonathan Smit (c), Michael van Lingen, Craig Williams, Stephan Baard, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumplemann, Ben Shikogo, Helao-Pikkie YaFrance, Mauritius Ngupita
Ireland Wolves
Stephan Doheny, Neil Rock (c), Shane Getkate, Graham Hume, Gareth Delaney, Murray Commins, Jeremy Lawlor, Peter Chase, Josh Manley, Matt Ford, Ben White
Top Picks for NAM vs ILW 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Jonathan Smit has scored 432 runs in 15 ODI matches at an average of 33.20. He has also picked up 26 wickets at an average of 20.30.
Neil Rock has scored 427 runs in 30 List A games at an average of 21.4. The wicket-keeper will lead the Ireland Wolves in the five-match One-Day series.
Craig Williams has scored 461 runs in 15 ODI games at an average of 35.50, and a strike rate of 80. He remains one of the most experienced batters for Namibia.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NAM vs ILW 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Neil Rock, Jan Frylinck, Shane Getkate, Jonathan Smit (c) Craig Williams, Murray Commins, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumplemann, Peter Chase, Ben Shikongo (vc), Helao-Pikkie YaFrance
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NAM vs ILW 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Stephen Doheny, Neil Rock, Shane Getkate, Jonathan Smit, Jeremy Lawlor, Gareth Delany, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (c), Ruben Trumplemann, Peter Chase (vc), Ben Shikongo, Stephan Baard
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Jonathan Smit, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Vice-Captain Options: Ben Shikongo, Peter Chase
