Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I- Can NAM Stun Zimbabwe? Full Match Preview & Prediction

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I Preview: The third T20I between Zimbabwe and Namibia is scheduled to be played on 18 September at Queen’s Sports Club. Zimbabwe won the previous two games of this series, and they will aim for a clean sweep. On the other hand, Namibia will aim to bounce back. 

Current Form & Head-to-Head Stats:

• Namibia lost both matches of this T20I series. In the previous encounter, Namibia posted 169 runs, but their bowlers failed to defend them. Zimbabwe comfortably chased down the total in 18.1 overs.
• Both teams won 3 out of their last 5 matches.
• Zimbabwe have the upper hand in Head-to-Head stats, Zimbabwe won 6 out of their last 10 games against Namibia.

Team News & Key Players:

Zimbabwe

• T Marumani played a brilliant innings in the previous match, scoring 50 runs off 36 balls. He is expected to play a good knock in this match.
• Brian Bennett is currently the highest  run getter in this series. In his last outing, he scored 40 runs off 20 balls.  
• Brad Evans impressed with the ball. He bowled 3 overs and took 2 wickets for 25 runs.

Namibia

• Nicol Loftie-Eaton was the highest run getter for Namibia in the previous game. He played a 47-run inning off 30 balls. 
• Malan Kruger supported Nicol from the other end and scored 45 runs off 44 balls. 
• Namibia experienced all-rounder JJ Smits took 2 wickets in the previous outing.  

Pitch & Weather Report:

The Pitch in Queen Sports Club. Zimbabwe is expected to be flat, favouring batsmen. However, spinners might come into play in the middle overs. According to previous records, batting first has won 58% of the matches at this venue.

The weather will be clear in this third T20I, and the temperature can go up to 14.1 degrees celsius. 

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I Predicted Playing XI:

ZIM: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa

NAM: Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Alexander Volschenk, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan de Villiers, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I Expert Prediction & Conclusion: 

Zimbabwe is expected to win this match, but Namibia’s fighting spirit and decent batting form cause surprises. The game is a must-watch for cricket lovers. Zimbabwe’s top order is in red-hot form, and they have experienced players like Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl in the middle order, providing them balance. 

Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I FAQ

When will Zimbabwe vs Namibia 3rd T20I be played?

The 3rd T20I between Zimbabwe vs Namibia will be played on 18 September at Queen’s Sports Club.

Who won the last Match?

Zimbabwe won the last Match by 5 wickets.

What time will the 3rd T20I start?

The match starts at IST 4:00 PM