Namibia are favorites to win
Namibia go into this final match of their series with Botswana in fine form. The game is, once again, at the United Ground, Windhoek, and the game is scheduled to start at 10:00 on August 23.
With one eye on their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup qualifier, Namibia have been in totally dominant form scoring well in all three games. Jean-Pierre Kotze scored an unbeaten century in second game, while Stephan Baard hit 92 from 58 balls last time out.
Botswana, on the other hand, have scored 100/7, 116/2 and 96. They have failed to keep up with the run rate and suffered heavy defeats.
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Namibia won the toss for the first time and elected to bat first last time out. They may be keen to look to field first next time, meanwhile, as they prepare for all scenarios ahead of the World Cup.
Though cool at the start of play, temperatures will rise throughout this game. There is no chance of rain with completely clear clouds forecast.
Namibia have made the pitch look excellent for batting in the three matches so far, whereas Botswana have struggled in the second innings. Nevertheless, this is a pitch that could produce some big scores.
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Namibia have been exploring their squad options, with JJ Smit and Lohan Louwrens having not featured in the first three matches. The tactic has not harmed them so far, so the experienced duo may not feature this time either.
Stephen Baard: Scored 92 last time out – his second half-century of the series – to move to 166 runs so far, which makes him Namibia’s top run scorer.
Craig Williams: Scored an unbeaten 68 at the top of the order on his debut as Namibia won the first game of this series, while it was his bowling which stood out last time out – claiming 3-9.
Gerhard Erasmus: The Namibia captain took 2-16 in the first game of the series and then 3-12 last time out. With the bat, he scored a half-century in the second match and added 24 last time out.
Namibia have been in totally dominant form in this series. With the bat, they have scored a combined five half-centuries and one century on their way to three big totals. Each time it has been significantly more than Botswana could have chased – wins of 93 runs, 124 runs and 78 runs so far.
Stephen Baard, Niko Davin, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jean-Pierre Kotze, Craig Williams, Zane Green (wk), Zhivago Groenewald, Jan Frylinck, Pikky Ya France, Tangeni Lungameni, Ben Shikongo
Veteran James Moses has not yet featured in this tour and Botswana could rotate their remaining options given the series has been lost so comprehensively now.
Dhruv Maisuria: Figures of 4-28 last time out followed his 3-23 and 1-30 so far, with his leg-break bowling one of Botswana’s major positive factors on this tour.
Karabo Motlhanka: Could not build on the half-century he scored in the second match of the series but that at least showed what he offered with the bat.
Tharindu Perera: The teenager scored 24 at the top of the order last time out, another positive sign for the Botswanan future.
After losing all three matches in the regional qualifier, Botswana have now lost the first three matches of this series too. In fact, they have been nowhere near winning – scoring 100/7, 116/2 and 96 all out. Positives have been few, though Dhruv Maisuria’s bowling is one – he claimed 4-28 last time out.
Tharindu Perera, Karabo Motlhanka (c, wk), Reginald Nehonde, Hemal Pragji, Valentine Mbazo, Phemelo Silas, Hemal Pragji, Dhruv Maisuria, Dimpho Kegasitswe, Ameer Saiyed, Mmoloki Mooketsi
Namibia have won all four matches they have played against Botswana since the games were awarded full T20i status. Botswana had actually beaten Namibia before that, in the sub-regional qualifier for the T20 World Cup, but Namibia thrashed them in the regional finals. They have won three from three in this series too, batting first each time and claiming wins by 93, 124 and 78 runs.
Matches Played | NAM Won | BW Won | Tie | Draw |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Namibia can seal a series whitewash and cap a good work-out as they gear up for the ICC T20 World Cup qualifier.
Final Verdict: Back Namibia to beat Botswana
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