SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction T20 World Cup 2022 Sri Lanka vs Namibia Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction : All is in readiness for the big stage and all the build ups, preparations for the World Cup are over. We are into the World Cup season and all set to witness another magnificent season filled with thrill, drama and excitement. All eyes would shift on to the teams in the group stage. Sri Lanka and Namibia face each other in the very first encounter of the group stage. Both, Sri Lanka and Namibia have had a great run off late. As far as Sri Lanka is concerned, going by recent form the group stages shall be a mere formality. They lifted the Asia Cup getting past the giants of Asia such as India and Pakistan. On the other hand, Namibia have also done well off late in the shortest format of the game and would hope to replicate the performance of last year.

SL vs NAM Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Sri Lanka Vs Namibia, Match 1 of T20 World Cup.
16 October, 9: 30 AM IST
Simonds Stadium, Geelong.

Where to watch SL vs NAM Live?

Watch SL vs NAM Live on Star Sports Network. Online streaming will be available on the Disney + Hotstar app.

Sri Lanka vs Namibia Pitch Report

The pitch at the Simonds Stadium as seen in the Big Bash is usually tacky at times. Out of the 7 Big Bash games, 4 have been won by the chasing team. The pitch offers assistance to both batters and bowlers and can get slower as the match progresses. The par score is expected to be 160-170 runs.

Last result at the venue

Australia (173 all out) lost to Sri Lanka (176/8) by 3 runs.

Form Guide

Sri Lanka – W W W W W

Namibia – W W W W W

SL Playing 11

The Asian Champions will play a T20I for the first time since winning the Asia Cup
Kusal Mendis will don the gloves for Sri Lanka
The core shall comprise of Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne and Dilshan Madushanka.
There do not seem to be many changes in the playing XI as compared to the Asia Cup final.

1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Kusal Mendis(wk)
3. Dhananjaya de Silva
4. Bhanuka Rajapaksa
5. Danushka Gunathilaka
6. Dasun Shanaka (C)
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Chamika Karunaratne
9. Dushmantha Chameera
10. Pramod Madushan
11. Maheesh Theekshana

Wanindu Hasaranga Stats in T20I

Wanindu Hasaranga has been known for his leg spin and has been pivotal in getting Sri Lanka to major wins. He had a big role in winning the Asia Cup for Sri Lanka, where he took 9 wickets, only 2 wickets behind the leading wicket taker, Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Hasaranga can also make some handy contributions with the bat.

Matches	Wickets	Economy	4W	Recent Form
41	40	6.69	2	0/23. 0/39, 3/21, 3/27, 0/22

Kusal Mendis Stats in T20I

The Sri Lankan wicket keeper batter has been responsible to get his team off to a good start. His fearless batting approach also gives some liberty to his opening partner, Nissanka to take his time and hold the innings together.

Matches	Runs	Strike Rate	50s/100s	Recent Form
40	797	128.1	8/0	36(19), 57(37), 0(1), 0(1), 54(29).

NAM Playing 11

Namibia have not played too many T20I since the last World Cup.
They have a similar squad since the last World Cup.
Gerhard Erasmus will lead the Namibian side.
A lot would depend on the likes of David Wiese who has a lot to offer both with the bat and ball for his team.

1. Michael Van Lingen
2. Divan la Cock
3. Stephan Baard
4. Loftie-Eaton
5. Gerhard Erasmus (C)
6. Jan Frylinck
7. JJ Smit
8. David Wiese
9. Zane Green (wk)
10. Bernard Scholtz
11. Ben Shikongo

David Wiese Stats in T20I

David Wiese, in the Warm Up game against Ireland,proved yet again proved why he is a proven match winner. He did not get the opportunity to bat but he bagged two important scalps for the Namibians to get them over the line.

Matches	Runs	Wickets	50s/100s	Economy
36	387	38	1/0	7.52

Gerhard Erasmus Stats IN T20I

Gerhard Erasmus shall be instrumental in getting the Namibians over the line and helping them replicate last year’s performance. He would look to hold the innings together to go big.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	50s/100s
41	1017	36.30	134.90	8/1

Who will win Sri Lanka vs Namibia T20I World Cup 2022 today match?

Both Sri Lanka and Namibia have won their last 5 T20I and would be high on confidence with their recent form.
Sri Lanka and Namibia have come up against each other once and Sri Lanka have emerged victorious in that fixture.

Considering form, head to head record and morale of both sides, Sri Lanka are favourites to win as per our Sri Lanka vs Namibia today match prediction.