ZIM vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 1 of Men's African T20 2024

A total of eight teams are playing in the African Games 2024.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 17 Mar 2024, 13:24 IST

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The African Games 2024 is set to start from the 17th of March. Some of the best teams from the African continent, like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya, will be taking part in the tournament. It is hosted by Ghana, who are also one of the teams taking part in the tournament. A total of eight teams are playing in the African Games 2024.

Eight teams are divided into two groups. Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda are in Group A. The likes of Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe will be in Group B. The first match of the tournament is set to happen between Zimbabwe and Namibia. Both the teams would be hoping to start their campaign on a good note by winning the inaugural match of the season. The key for the teams would be to adapt to the conditions.

Most teams taking part in the tournament are without their key players. South Africa have an entirely fresh squad. Likewise, Zimbabwe also does not have its key players. Only Namibia has the players who are regulars in the team. It will be a good opportunity for the fresh faces to prove what they are capable of doing. The first match of the tournament will start at 2:30 PM on the 17th of March in Accra.

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Namibia, Match 1

Men's African T20, 17 Mar 2024, Sun, 2:30 PM IST ,Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field, Accra

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Weather Report

Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field, Accra

Clear

27.2Ā°C

83% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
W
L
L
L

Namibia

NR
L
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Tadiwanashe Marumani

ZIM - bat

120 Runs

5Ā Matches

2

Malan Kruger

NAM - bat

118 Runs

5Ā Matches

3

Rodney Mupfudza

ZIM - bowl

115 Runs

5Ā Matches

4

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

115 Runs

5Ā Matches

5

Clive Madande

ZIM - wk

112 Runs

5Ā Matches

6

Dylan Leicher

NAM - bowl

102 Runs

5Ā Matches

1

Tashinga Musekiwa

ZIM - bat

315.38

5Ā Matches

2

Owen Muzondo

ZIM - bat

188.89

5Ā Matches

3

Clive Madande

ZIM - wk

143.59

5Ā Matches

4

Malan Kruger

NAM - bat

132.58

5Ā Matches

5

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

127.78

5Ā Matches

6

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

126.37

5Ā Matches

1

Owen Muzondo

ZIM - bat

11 Wkts

5Ā Matches

2

Tashinga Musekiwa

ZIM - bat

8 Wkts

5Ā Matches

3

Handre Klazinga

NAM - bowl

7 Wkts

4Ā Matches

4

Wallace Mubaiwa

ZIM - bowl

5 Wkts

5Ā Matches

5

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

NAM - wk

5 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Trevor Gwandu

ZIM - all

5 Wkts

5Ā Matches

1

Johnathan Campbell

ZIM - all

2.50

5Ā Matches

2

Peter Daniel Blignau

NAM - bowl

3.42

3Ā Matches

3

Wallace Mubaiwa

ZIM - bowl

4.58

5Ā Matches

4

Owen Muzondo

ZIM - bat

5.00

5Ā Matches

5

Tony Munyonga

ZIM - all

5.08

5Ā Matches

6

Simon Shikongo

NAM - bowl

5.55

5Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Clive Madande (C), Brian Bennett, NR Welch, Ashley Mufandauya, Rodney Mupfudza, T Munyonga, Johnathan Campbell, Alex Falao, Kudakwashe Macheka, W Mubaiwa, Takudzwa Chataira

Bench : T Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Trevor Gwandu, Owen Muzondo

Namibia

M van Lingen, MB Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, Jean-Pierre Kotze, N Davin, Jonathan Smit (C), Jan Frylinck, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, R Trumpelmann

Bench : Zane Green, S Fouche, Gerhard Janse-Rensburg, Tangeni Lungameni, Jack Brassell, Helao-Pikkie YaFrance, Handre Klazinga

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The first match of the African Games 2024 is set to take place in Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field in Accra. The wicket is known to be slow and difficult to bat. While the batters who are capable of strike rotation can succeed, the bowlers are expected to dominate the game. The spinners are likely to get some turn. The pacers are likely to get some bit of extra bounce. It is likely to be a medium scoring game.

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

30%

Batting Pitch

82

Average Score

70%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM | BAT

He is one of the fewest players from Zimbabwe to have the exposure of playing amongst the best players in the world. With his keeping and batting, Marumani will be crucial for the success of Zimbabwe.

8.5
C

Ruben Trumpelmann NAM | BOWL

Ruben Trumpelmann can swing the ball away from the left handers. With his height, Ruben will be a tough customer to handle. He can even bat a bit if necessary.

8

Jan Frylinck NAM | BOWL

The bowling all-rounder has the experience of playing at the highest level. The Southpaw can add some runs with the bat and bowl in the powerplay and the death overs.

8.5

Trevor Gwandu ZIM | ALL

The Zimbabwean pacer is.likely to be the leader of the attack. To contain the Namibian batting lineup, Gwandu must be able to get his line and lengths right, which is a trait he's known for.

8

Takudzwa Chataira ZIM | BOWL

Chataira can be handy with the old ball in the middle overs phase. Given the nature of the team, Chataira can fit into it as there is room for only a few credits.

4.5

Handre Klazinga NAM | BOWL

The Zimbabwean bowler is known for his economical spells. Given the nature of the pitches in Ghana, he could be one of the key bowlers for Zimbabwe despite the low ratings.

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9

Brian Bennett

ZIM | ALL

He has not been in a food form coming into the tournament. Considering the strength of the bowling attacks, one must be wary of picking Bennett particularly when he lacks confidence.

8.5

Alex Falao

ZIM | BOWL

It is interesting to see who would start for Zimbabwe, as they have a lot of bowlers. Since there are not many spots for the bowlers, Falao is not likely to be in the XI.

Last Updated On - Mar 17 2024 1:24 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

NAM

Credits Left
7/100

Head To Head
Zane Green

8

Ashley Mufandauya

8

Johnathan Campbell

9.5

Michael van Lingen

7.5

Tony Munyonga
VC

9

Gerhard Erasmus

8.5

Wallace Mubaiwa

8

Bernard Scholtz

9

Ruben Trumpelmann
C

8.5

Tangeni Lungameni

8

Helao-Pikkie YaFrance

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 6

NAM

Credits Left
13.5/100

Mega League
Tadiwanashe Marumani
C

8

Nick Welch

8.5

Jean-Pierre Kotze

8.5

Jonathan Smit
VC

8

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

8.5

Jan Frylinck

8

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Takudzwa Chataira

8

Kudakwashe Macheka

7.5

Ben Shikongo

8.5

Handre Klazinga

4.5

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