AFG vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 27th match between Afghanistan and Namibia of ICC T20 World Cup, 2021.
AFG vs NAM 27th T20I ICC T20 World Cup, 2021 Match Preview:
The 27th match of the ICC T20 World Cup, 2021, will be played between Afghanistan and Namibia at the venue of Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Afghanistan completely thrashed Scotland by a massive margin of 130 runs in their opening encounter, but they will be gutted to lose against Pakistan by 5 wickets in their second fixture, despite giving their best till the last moment. They bat deep and have the potential to beat any side on their day.
Namibia had an excellent start, as they got a crucial win over Scotland by 4 wickets. They bowled impressively with the new ball and didn’t give any chance for the opposition batters to free their arms. They too have got depth in their batting, and it will be interesting to see how they tackle the Afghanistan bowlers.
AFG vs NAM 27th T20I ICC T20 World Cup, 2021 Match Details:
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: 31st Oct, at 03:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
AFG vs NAM 27th T20I ICC T20 World Cup, 2021 Match Pitch Report:
A good batting track beckons in Abu Dhabi with help available for the bowlers as well. The new ball should do a bit for the pacers, who will look to maximize the bowling conditions upfront. The batters will look to bide their time in the middle before going big. However, the spinners should get some turn, making for a good contest in the middle overs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss, with 160 being a good total at the venue.
AFG vs NAM 27th T20I ICC T20 World Cup, 2021 Match Probable Playing XIs:
AFG: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Asghar Afghan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
NAM: Craig Williams, Michael van Lingen, Zane Green (wk), Gerhard Merwe Erasmus (c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Pikky Ya France, Jan Nicol Lofie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
Top Picks for AFG vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
AFG
Najibullah Zadran provides stability to Afghanistan in the middle phases of the game. He takes his time initially to get settled, and once he is fully set, we get to see the other side of him. In 2 matches in this World Cup, he has scored 81 runs at an average of 40.5.
Hazratullah Zazai is an explosive opening batter for AFG and he scored 44 runs at a strike rate of 146.66 in their opener against Scotland. He had also scored a half century in their last warm up match against the West Indies.
Mohammad Nabi played an excellent knock against Pakistan when his side was in deep trouble. His knock of 35* runs from 32 balls helped Afghanistan get close to the 150 run-mark.
Rashid Khan is the other joint leading wicket taker for AFG with 6 wickets at an average of 5.83, an economy of 5.52 and a team-best strike rate of 6.3. He has a BBI of 4/9 and is a handy batsman as well.
Naveen-ul-Haq was too good with the ball against Pakistan, where he picked up one wicket at an economy of 7.33. He has got good variations in his arc and will be really effective at the death overs.
Mohammad Shahzad has scored only 30 runs in the last 2 matches, but you can still back him and include him in your fantasy teams, given his records in T20I cricket.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the joint leading wicket taker for AFG here with 6 wickets at a team-best economy of 4.25 and a strike rate of 8. He has a BBI of 5/20 and is an excellent bowling option.
NAM
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus is the second-highest run-scorer for Namibia in this World Cup. In 4 matches, he has scored 109 runs at an average of 36.33, with the highest score of 53*.
David Wiese is a must-pick player for your fantasy teams from the all-rounders category. In 4 matches in this tournament, he has scored 116 runs at an average of 58 and has picked up 4 wickets as well.
Ruben Trumpelmann swings the ball both ways with new cherry. He was outstanding against Scotland, where he picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 4.25.
Jan Frylinck is the leading wicket taker for NAM here with 7 wickets at an average of 12, an economy of 6.22 and a strike rate of 11.5. He has a BBI of 3/21 and all 7 of his wickets have come in the last 3 games.
AFG vs NAM ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Hazratullah Zazai | 95 runs | 63, 2 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 11 wickets | 189, 35 |
| Rashid Khan | 16 runs + 12 wickets | 118, 99, 6, 150, 64 |
| Gerhard Merwe Erasmus | 109 runs | 26, 62, 70, 16 |
| David Wiese | 126 runs + 4 wickets | 16, 14, 127, 117, 71 |
| Jan Frylinck | 7 wickets | 40, 6, 54, 103, 70 |
AFG vs NAM Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman
Vice-Captain – David Wiese, Mohammad Nabi
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AFG vs NAM Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen- Hazratullah Zazai, Najibullah Zadran, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Craig Williams
All-Rounders- David Wiese(vc), Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit
Bowlers- Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb ur Rehman, Naveen-ul-Haq
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AFG vs NAM Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen- Najibullah Zadran, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Craig Williams
All-Rounders- David Wiese, Jan Frylinck, Mohammad Nabi(vc)
Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman(c), Naveen-ul-Haq, Ruben Trumpelmann
AFG vs NAM 27th T20I ICC T20 World Cup, 2021 Match Probable Winner:
Afghanistan is expected to win this match of ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.