They say DLS is a method to fairly calculate which team reigns supreme in a match affected by rain. But that game between Scotland and England is a testament to the fact that these mathematical formulas are often anything but fair. Smashing England for 90 runs without the loss of any wicket in start-stop 10 overs can not be brushed aside. And while the Scots could not savor an upset against their neighbors, the teams that have yet to face them need to be wary of the explosive batting skills that they possess. But even for the Scottish margin for fumbles has greatly reduced after this match.
So has it for Namibia. Unlike Scotland, Namibia have two points in their kitty and currently sit at the second position, still, they can’t afford any errors. With Australia and England in the same group as them, they could afford skipping heartbeats but not chances to turn the tide.
Team Overview:
Namibia did well to avoid the defeat against Oman but the main architect behind that down-the-wire game was none other than David Wiese. He was lethal with the ball and was equally special with the bat. But Namibia would be more than relieved to see their top order stepping up. Especially impressive was the spell by Ruben Trumpelmann, who exploited the assistance offered by the deck and reduced Oman to a paltry total. Expecting a similar performance from him would not be outlandish. Although they would have been disappointed with how Smit batted, his potential is something that can be relied upon in the remaining matches. Despite Oman nearly taking the game away, Namibia was the better team for the big part of the game.
Besides losing the chance to craft an upset against the Englishmen, Scotland could not test their team, especially the bowlers during the rain-affected match. There is no denying that the Scottish bowlers possess the killer instinct required to do their opposition in, they would still have fancied getting game time against England. The openers have already put their finesse on display and should they continue the same rhythm in the game against Namibia, their chances of winning could amplify.
Head-to-Head Matches:
Namibia and Scotland have faced each other thrice in international T20 fixtures and all three times Namibia have had the upper hand.
Weather and Pitch Report:
The weather has cleared up a lot since its onslaught during the England vs Scotland match and fans can expect to witness a full game with a pleasant sun shining over the Kensington Oval. Like other Caribbean pitches, Bridgetown pitches offer a variety between bat and ball. The pitch has become more friendly since the first game was played here, especially under the lights. While a run-fest can’t be anticipated, players can hope to put up a decent total here. The captain winning the toss would prefer batting first under the lights.
Predictions:
While the Scots can (and would love to) ruin the 3-0 record dominated by Namibia, the conditions and the spirits favour the African team to get the better of them.
Where to Watch:
You can watch the games on the following platforms as per your region:
- India – Star Sports
- Pakistan – PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Myco (Live streaming) and Tamasha app (Live streaming)
- USA and Canada – Willow TV
- England – Sky Sports Network
- Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean
- New Zealand & Australia – Sky Sports NZ, Prime Video
- Other regions – SuperSport, Sirasa, CricLife, STARZPLAY
