Australia is set to take on Namibia in the 24th match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2024 on June 12. This match will be played in Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which is located in North Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda.
Teams Overview:
Both teams are placed in the T20 World Cup group and have played two matches each. Australia has won its first two games. In the first match, Australia outclassed Oman by 39 runs, while in the second game, Australia defeated England by 36 runs. If Australia wins today, it can easily qualify for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup.
On the other hand, Namibia has played two matches from which they defeated Oman in the first match by 11 runs in a super over. In the second game, Scotland defeated Namibia by five wickets. Namibia should win at least two matches to qualify for the Super Eight stage.
Key Players:
Namibia: JP Kotze, Zane Green, Gerhard Erasmus, Niko Davin, David Wiese
Australia: Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh
Head to Head:
Australia and Namibia have never faced each other in t20 format. This will be the first time they will be facing each other.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium pitch:
The Pitch of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is supportive for both batters and bowlers in the initial stages. As the game progresses, the pitch starts to settle down, and batters can easily play their shorts.
Spinners can post their impact in the second inning as the pitch settles.
Here are the probable playing XI of both teams:
Australia playing XI:
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner
Namibia playing XI:
Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Zane Green, Michael van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelman, Jack Brassell, Tangeni Lungameni, Nico Devine, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Weiss,
Live Streaming:
Live Streaming (TV):
Pakistan: Ten Sports & PTV Sports
India: Star Sports
UK: Sky Sports
West Indies: ESPN Caribbean
South Africa: SuperSport
Live Streaming (Online)
Pakistan: Tamasha app & Myco app
India & Bangladesh: Disney+Hotstar
UK: Sky Go app
West Indies: ESPN Play Caribbean’s app
USA: Willow TV’s website
South Africa: SuperSport’s app
Australia: Amazon Prime Video
Match details:
The 25th match of the ICC T20 World Cup will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, a stadium in North Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda, on June 12. This match will start at 5:30 pm (PST), 6:00 am (IST), and 12:30 am (GMT).
Match predictions:
Australia is in very good form, and they are the best in all formats of cricket. They can upset any team, and they will defeat Namibia on matchday.
Possible Scenarios:
Scenario 1:
AUS won the toss and decided to bat first
Power Play: 55-60 runs
First-inning Total: 180-90
AUS won the match
Scenario 2:
AUS won the toss and decided to bowl first
Power Play: 30-35 runs
First inning total: 125-135
AUS won the match