Match Prediction - Nepal v Namibia

Match 116 - Nepal vs Namibia (Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht)

Ground Stat:

Average First Innings Total at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht (ODI's) - 192

Average Second Innings Total at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht (ODI's) - 140

Batting Stats ODI

Current Form Nepal:

Nepal are currently placed at the 5th position on ICC CWC League 2 points table with 11 wins and 15 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Nepal in the ICC CWC League 2 is Dipendra Singh Airee with 736 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Nepal in the ICC CWC League 2 is Sandeep Lamichhane with 42 scalps under his belt.

Nepal are in the greatest of form currently in ODI's. They have managed to win all 5 of their last ICC CWC League 2 fixtures.

Nepal are a strong side though and they are expected to do very well in Dutch conditions.

Players to look out for:

1. Kushal Bhurtel - He is a fantastic top order batter, who can play long knocks in the 50 overs format. He is expected to score plenty of runs in the upcoming matches in the Netherlands.

2. Sandeep Lamichhane - He has a good track record performing well in away conditions. Lamichhane can provide timely breakthroughs and take the game away from the opposition in a matter of few overs by picking up wickets.

Current Form Namibia:

Namibia are currently placed at the 7th position on ICC CWC League 2 points table with 10 wins and 12 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Namibia in the ICC CWC League 2 is Gerhard Erasmus with 675 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Namibia in the ICC CWC League 2 is Bernard Scholtz with 45 scalps under his belt.

When it comes to ODI's, Namibia are in an ordinary form. They have lost 2 out of their last 3 completed ODI games.

Namibia are led by Gerhard Erasmus. They have named a strong squad that includes players like Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit. Youngsters like Alexander Volschenk and Waldo Smith have also been included in the mix. They can stage a good performance in the Netherlands. However, they aren't the strongest of the 3 teams competing in Netherlands.

Players to look out for:

1. Louren Steenkamp - He is one of best and emerging middle order batters in Canada. Steenkamp averages 49 in ODI cricket. He can play both spin as well as fast bowling well. Louren Steenkamp may become the top run scorer for Namibia in the upcoming CWC League 2 games.

2. Ruben Trumpelmann - He is a highly skilled left arm fast bowler, who has a knack of providing early in-roads for his team. Trumpelmann will relish the conditions in the Netherlands.

Wicket Takers ODI

Let's have a look at the squads:

Nepal: Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee (VC), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Ishan Pandey, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Arjun Kumal and Binod Bhandari

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Malan Kruger, Jan Frylinck, Michael van Lingen, Louren Steenkamp, Alexander Volschenk, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, JC Balt, Max Heingo, Jack Brassell, Waldo Smith.

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Nepal

Who will win?- Nepal

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Kushal Bhurtel (Nepal), Louren Steenkamp (Namibia)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia)

Most Sixes – Gulshan Kumar (Nepal), JJ Smit (Namibia)

Player of the Match - Kushal Bhurtel (Nepal)

Team Scores Batting first - Nepal 255+, Namibia 240+

Match Handicap: Nepal

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