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SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Details:
The 1st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 will see Sri Lanka facing off against Namibia on 16th October at the Geelong Cricket Stadium.
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SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Preview:
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 is all set to commence on the 16th of October in Australia. For the group stages, teams are divided into 2 sections – Group A and Group B. Group A comprises the Netherlands, UAE, Namibia, and Sri Lanka whereas Group B comprises West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Scotland. The top 2 teams from both these groups will advance to the Super 12 stage.
The inaugural game of this edition’s ICC T20 World Cup will see the clash between two teams of Group A. Sri Lanka will be taking on Namibia in the first game of the tournament at Geelong. Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Sri Lanka side while Gerhard Erasmus will be leading the Namibia side.
Both sides have added a pretty solid bunch of players in their ranks. An exciting contest is anticipated here in the very first game of the tournament.
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Weather Report:
The temperature is expected to hover around 12°C on the matchday with 87% humidity and 10 km/hr wind speed. There is 24% chance of precipitation during the game.
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Pitch Report:
The surface at Geelong offers decent assistance to the pacers initially before getting settled down. A total in the vicinity of 160-170 would be a competitive one here as the pitch at times also show the tendency to slow down as the match progresses. Spinners would be crucial in the second half at this surface.
Average 1st innings score:
The average first-innings score on this wicket is 160 runs.
Record of chasing teams:
The team batting second has great records here. They have maintained a winning percentage of 70 on this ground.
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Injury Update:
(Will be added when there is an update)
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Probable XIs:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka ©, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Namibia: Stephan Baard, Michael van Lingen, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus ©, David Wiese, Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Ruben Trumplemann, Pikky Ya France, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo
Top Picks For Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He has smashed 448 runs and grabbed 71 wickets in his 44 matches T20I career so far.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a left-handed batsman from Sri Lanka. He has smacked 541 runs in his 27 matches T20I career so far.
Kusal Mendis is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka. He has hammered 836 runs in his 41 matches T20I career so far.
David Wiese is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Namibia. He has marked 387 runs and hunted 38 wickets in his 36 matches T20I career so far.
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, David Wiese
Vice-Captain – Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs NAM Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Kusal Mendis (VC)
Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga (C), David Weise, Jan Frylinck
Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs NAM Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Kusal Mendis
Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (vc), JJ Smit
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, David Weise (C), Jan Frylinck
Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Bernard Scholtz
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Expert Advice:
Wanindu Hasaranga will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues JJ Smit and Ruben Trumlelmann are among the punt picks here. The best-suggested fantasy/Dream11 combination for this game is 1-3-3-4.
SL vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Match 1 Probable Winners:
Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.