NAM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 11th match between Namibia and Ireland of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
NAM vs IRE 11th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Preview:
The 11th match, First Round Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2021, will be played between Namibia and Ireland at the venue of Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday.
Both teams have lost to Sri Lanka and beaten the Netherlands and thus have two points each. With Sri Lanka already through to the Super 12s stage and the Netherlands out of the equation, the winner of Friday’s clash between the two will become the second side from Group A to advance to the next stage.
Going ahead, Ireland will hope for a better display with the bat. They made short work of the Dutch in their campaign opener but everyone failed to cope against the formidable Sri Lankan bowling attack barring skipper Andrew Balbirnie (41) who fought a lonely battle in the side’s 70-run loss.
Pacers Curtis Campher (4 wickets), Joshua Little (5 wickets) and Mark Adair (5 wickets) have done well with the ball and Ireland will be counting on the trio to get the job done against Namibia.
On the other hand, debutants Namibia will be high on confidence having completed their highest-successful chase in a T20I to notch up their maiden World Cup win on Wednesday against the Netherlands.
Having been bowled out for 96 in their opener, the Namibian batters did well to overhaul the target of 165 with one over to spare against the Netherlands. The chief contributor with the bat was experienced all-rounder David Wiese, who displayed his sensational power-hitting skills.
With openers Stephan Baard and Zane Green failing in the two games so far, Wiese alongside skipper Gerhard Erasmus and Craig Williams will need to shoulder the responsibility of putting runs on the board while the bowlers will also have their task cut out.
With the tournament moving to Sharjah, the two teams will have to quickly adapt to the slow pitches. In the recently concluded IPL, bowlers who were able to vary their pace found more success here.
NAM vs IRE 11th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Details:
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Date & Time: 22nd Oct, at 03:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
NAM vs IRE 11th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Pitch Report:
Run scoring isn’t expected to be easy on this pitch. Recently during the Indian T20 League, the batters have had a tough time on this surface. Pacers are expected to get an edge on this surface.
NAM vs IRE 11th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Probable Playing XIs:
NAM: Stephan Baard, Zane Green(wk), Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus(c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Michael Van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz
IRE: Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie(c), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Neil Rock(wk), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Craig Young
Top Picks for NAM vs IRE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
NAM
Craig Williams is in great knick with the bat. He was the top scorer for Namibia in the last match against Sri Lanka, where he scored 29 runs from 36 balls. It’s hard to stop him once he starts get going.
JJ Smit can be backed to come good. He can contribute nicely with both bat and ball. The left-handed all-rounder has taken one wicket and has chipped in with 26 runs without being dismissed.
David Wiese will be a captaincy favorite. The veteran seam-bowling all-rounder smashed a match-winning 66 against Netherlands in the last game. He has taken one wicket at an economy rate of 7.16 in this tournament.
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus has batted well in this tournament. He has scored 52 runs while striking at 126.82 and he has the ability to get big scores. He can be a handy operator with the ball too.
Ruben Trumpelmann has just one wicket in this tournament. However, he is a wicket-taking bowler and has consistently been amongst the wickets in the recent past.
Gareth Delany can be a destructive player in the middle-order. He is striking at 139.39 in this tournament and he can get vital runs. He can also roll his arm over if required.
IRE
Paul Stirling is going to be a top pick as vice-captain. The veteran opener has looked good with bat and has got 408 runs at an average of 37.09 in T20I’s in 2021. He can also be handy with the ball and he took a wicket in the last game.
Curtis Campher could be an effective captaincy choice. He has contributed really well with both bat and ball. He took four wickets in the first game against Netherlands before scoring 24 in the last game against Sri Lanka.
Joshua Little has been very impressive in white-ball cricket for Ireland. The left-arm seamer has picked up five wickets and has conceded runs at an economy rate of 4.62. He will be a big budget pick.
Mark Adair has been in top form with the ball. The 25-year-old pacer has returned with five wickets in two games and has an economy rate of 5.50.
NAM vs IRE ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Gerhard Merwe Erasmus | 52 runs | 26, 62 |
| JJ Smit | 115 runs + 5 wickets | 29, 66, 125, 49, 22 |
| David Wiese | 116 runs + 4 wickets | 48, 60, 16, 14, 127 |
| Paul Stirling | 100 runs + 1 wicket | 75, 5, 52, 47, 37 |
| Curtis Campher | 79 runs + 4 wickets | 120, 32, 5, 154, 30 |
| Joshua Little | 8 wickets | 18, 33, 6, 49, 133 |
NAM vs IRE ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Curtis Campher, David Wiese
Vice-Captain – Joshua Little, JJ Smit
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NAM vs IRE Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Zane Green
Batsmen- Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie
All-Rounders- David Wiese, JJ Smit, Curtis Campher(c)
Bowlers- Bernard Scholtz, Mark Adair, Joshua Little(vc)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NAM vs IRE Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Zane Green
Batsmen- Gerhard Erasmus, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany
All-Rounders- David Wiese(c), JJ Smit(vc), Jan Frylinck, Curtis Campher
Bowlers- Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young
NAM vs IRE 11th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Probable Winner:
Ireland is expected to win this match of ICC T20 World Cup qualifier.
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.