ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Match 33, Group A, Namibia vs Kenya – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The match 33 of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 between Namibia and Kenya will be hosted by Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

The match starts at 2:10 PM local time (3:40 PM IST) (10:10 AM GMT)

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

After starting the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 poorly, Namibia has recollected themselves to stage a stunning comeback. They lost the first couple of matches but then defeated Scotland and Bermuda to stay in the hunt for the qualification. The must-win scenario remains for them as they face Kenya in Dubai on Friday. Namibia has to win both their remaining games including this one to go through.

The story is the same for Kenya. They went down meekly to the Netherlands and Scotland. But they have stormed back into the contest by comfortably defeating Bermuda and Singapore. Even they can’t afford a slip up at this stage of the tournament and it should be a cracker of a contest between the two teams.

Weather report

Like it is for the first game, the forecast for this encounter is also clear. The sun will be out in the afternoon and expect the temperatures to soar even more according to AccuWeather. There is no rain in the forecast either.

Pitch Report

The venue will be hosting its first set of matches in the tournament on Friday. There is no idea on how the surface will behave. But it should hold true to its nature. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first as the ball will turn as the game progresses.

Average first innings score: 142 (47 T20Is at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 23; Lost – 23; NR – 1

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Namibia

Stephan Baard, Niko Davin, JP Kotze, Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus (C), JJ Smit, Zane Green (WK), Christi Viljoen, Jan Frylinck, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo.

Bench – Pikky Ya France, Zhivago Groenewald, Tangeni Lungameni, Karl Birkenstock.

Kenya

Irfan Karim (WK), Aman Gandhi, Dhiren Gondaria, Collins Obuya, Rakep Patel, Shem Ngoche (C), Nelson Odhiambo, Sachin Bhudia, Lucas Oluoch Ndandason, Jasraj Kundi, Elijah Otieno.

Bench – Alex Obanda, Emmanuel Bundi, Rushab Patel, Pushpak Kerai.

Top Picks

Irfan Karim has suddenly found his mojo at the top of the order for Kenya and along with Dhiren Gondaria, he continues to be crucial. Collins Obuya is no doubt a brilliant player and he should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

For Namibia, JJ Smit and Jan Frylinck are crucial. Viljoen is also important given his all-round skills while the skipper Erasmus is expected to put up a good show.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Irfan Karim, JJ Smit, Collins Obuya

Vice-Captain Options: Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Frylinck, Christi Viljoen

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Irfan Karim

Batsmen – Niko Davin, Jan Frylinck, Dhiren Gondaria

All-Rounders – JJ Smit (VC), G Erasmus, Christi Viljoen, Collins Obuya (C)

Bowlers – Bernard Scholtz, Elijah Otieno, Lucas Ndandason

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Irfan Karim (C)

Batsmen – Stephan Baard, Jan Frylinck (VC), Dhiren Gondaria, Aman Gandhi

All-Rounders – JJ Smit, Shem Ngoche, Collins Obuya

Bowlers – Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Nelson Odhiambo

Expert Advice

Lucas Oluoch (on cricket websites) is Lucas Ndandason (on Dream11). So don’t get confused and pick a correct player in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Probable winners

With this being a must-win game for both the sides, it is expected to be a close game.

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.