ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Match 7, Group A, Netherlands vs Namibia - Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Group A game of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 between Netherlands and Namibia will be hosted by ICC Academy in Dubai.

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

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

A star-studded Netherlands side plays it’s second game in two days against Namibia in Dubai. With the inclusion of Ryan ten Doeschate in the playing XI, the Netherlands will ideally be considered the favourites for this game. Although Namibia, who is slowly making its name in the international circle, also possesses a couple of very talented individuals. The Netherlands boasts of a resourceful and well-balanced side comprising of two spin bowling all-rounders in Roelof van Merwe and captain, Pieter Seelaar.

Netherlands’ first match saw Max ODowd star with the bat against a hapless Kenya side. Brandon Glover is one to watch out for with the Dutchman picking five wickets in the recently concluded Oman T20I. In spite of their more established opponents, Namibia would take confidence from Singapore’s opening game shock against Scotland. With the likes of Gerhard Erasmus and big hitting JP Kotze, who scored a hundred against Botswana earlier in the year, Namibia should give a tough fight against the Netherlands on Saturday.

Weather Condition/Report:

There isn’t any chance of rain with a little cloud cover also on offer. The temperature is expected to be in excess of 30 with a humidity increasing from 42% to 54% as the game progresses.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai favours the spinners with the bulk of the wickets falling to them in T20Is held here in 2019. 160+ scores are also a common sight with teams preferring to set a target with this being an afternoon game.

Average first innings score: 153 (19 T20Is at the venue)

Record of chasing team: Won – 4, Lost – 14, NR – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Netherlands:

Max O’Dowd, Tobias Visée, Ben Cooper, Ryan ten Doeschate, Scott Edwards (WK), Pieter Seelaar (C), Roelof van der Merwe,  Fred Klaassen, Brandon Glover, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten.

Bench: Philippe Boissevain, Tonny Staal, Shane Snater, Colin Ackermann

Namibia:

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

Bench: Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Karl Birkenstock, Pikky Ya France

Top Picks:

Former Proteas all-rounder, Roelof van der Merwe has nine wickets for the Dutch side in 2019. With vital experience in the T20 Blast 2019 as well, van der Merwe is due for a big performance at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Max ODowd has enjoyed a successful 2019 with 534 runs at an average of 35.60. He started his ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier campaign with a fifty-plus score and looks good for more against Namibia.

JP Kotze is a burly left hander who is capable of tonking the ball a fair distance. He showcased his prowess in the warm-up game against Nigeria with a quick-fire cameo in a chase of 97. These players should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Ryan ten Doeschate, Roelof van der Merwe, Gerhard Erasmus

Vice-Captain – Max ODowd, Ben Cooper, JP Kotze

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

Keeper – Tobias Visee

Batsmen – Ryan ten Doeschate (C), Max ODowd, Stephan Baard, Ben Cooper

All-Rounders – Gerhard Erasmus, Roelof van der Merwe (VC), Pieter Seelaar

Bowlers – Zhivago Groenewald, Bernard Scholtz, Paul van Meekeren

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

Keeper – Tobias Visee, JP Kotze

Batsmen – Ryan ten Doeschate, Max ODowd, Ben Cooper, Jan Frylinck

All-Rounders – Roelof van der Merwe (C), Gerhard Erasmus (VC)

Bowlers – Bernard Scholtz, Brandon Glover, Timm van der Gugten

Expert Advice:

Available for just 8.5 credits, Tobias Visee is a dependable pick with his exploits in the powerplay overs well documented over the last few months.

Spinners are key on this surface with the pitch slowing down as the game progresses. Roelof van der Merwe and Gerhard Erasmus are viable punts with both of them capable of scoring quick runs as well.

Probable Winners:

Netherlands are the stronger side and should get the win against Namibia

*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.