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In the upcoming 4th match of the T20I series, Nepal is set to take on Namibia at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. The match promises to be an enthralling encounter between two competitive teams vying for supremacy in the T20 format. Here’s a detailed preview of what to expect from this exciting showdown:
Match Details:
- Fixture: Nepal vs. Namibia
- Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu
- Date: March 1
- Time: 11:15 AM IST
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Team Previews:
Nepal:
- Team News: Nepal faced defeats in both their previous games against Namibia and the Netherlands. Their bowling unit has struggled, conceding high scores in both matches.
- Key Players: Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Airee have been standout performers with the bat, contributing significant runs. Aasif Sheikh also displayed promising form in the last match.
- Bowling Attack: Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, and Dipendra Airee are expected to lead Nepal’s bowling attack, aiming for an improved performance after conceding big runs in the series so far.
- Form: Nepal’s performance has been below par in the series, with both batting and bowling units needing to step up to secure a victory.
Predicted Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulsan Jha
Namibia:
- Team News: Namibia secured a victory against Nepal in their first encounter but faced a defeat against the Netherlands in the subsequent match.
- Key Players: Malan Kruger, Loftie Eaton, and Jan Frylink are the mainstays of Namibia’s batting lineup, while Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, and Jan Frylinck lead their bowling attack.
- Form: Namibia has shown promising form recently, defeating Nepal in both 50-over and T20 formats. They will aim to continue their winning momentum in the series.
Predicted Playing XI: JP Kotze, Nikolaas Davin, Michael van Lingen, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni
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Nepal T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 72
Won = 42
Loss = 29
No Result = 1
Tie = 0
Namibia T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 53
Won = 37
Loss = 16
No Result = 0
Tie = 0
Nepal vs Namibia head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 1
Nepal won = 0
Namibia won = 1
No Result = 0
Pitch Report:
The Mulpani Cricket Ground offers a batting paradise with its flat pitch and short boundaries, making it ideal for high-scoring encounters. Both previous games at this venue witnessed scores surpassing the 200-run mark, indicating another run feast is on the cards.
Match Prediction:
While Namibia holds recent victories over Nepal, the latter is expected to come back strongly in this encounter. With Nepal being the favorites, they possess the quality to outperform Namibia if they play to their potential. Hence, Nepal is predicted to emerge victorious in this thrilling match.
Prediction: Nepal Will Win
Cricket enthusiasts are in for an exhilarating contest as Nepal and Namibia clash in the T20I series. With both teams aiming for supremacy in the T20 format, fans can expect an intense battle filled with spectacular performances and thrilling moments at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
