Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up Matches - Namibia vs Zimbabwe - Match 6 - 13th October, 2022

The 6th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up Matches will be played between Namibia and Zimbabwe on the 13th of October 2022 at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, Melbourne.

Live Scores and Stats - Namibia vs Zimbabwe - Match 6

Current Form Zimbabwe:

The top run scorer for Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up matches is Wesley Madhevere with 42 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm up matches is Milton Shumba with 1 scalp under his belt.

Zimbabwe lost their previous match against Sri Lanka by 33 runs. Sri Lanka batted first and they posted a total of 188 for 5 in 20 overs. Kusal Mendis at the top of the order smashed 54 off just 29 deliveries. The middle order contributed in small numbers but a timely cameo of 37 quick runs by Wanindu Hasaranga helped Sri Lanka reach a total of 188 for 5 in 20 overs.

During the chase, Regis Chakabva and Craig Ervine started off very well. They added 39 runs for the first wicket partnership. Wesley Madhevere also played well for his 'a run a ball' 40. The momentum slowed down after the dismissal of these top 3. As a result, Zimbabwe were restricted to 155 for 5 in 20 overs, losing the match by 33 runs.

Current Form Namibia:

The top run maker for Namibia is Gerhard Erasmus with 34 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Namibia is Ben Shikongo with 3 scalps to his name.

Namibia won their previous game against Ireland by 11 runs.

Namibia batted first and they posted a total of 138 for 4 in 20 overs. Namibia couldn't get off to an ideal start and they lost 3 wickets for just 63 runs. Gerhard Erasmus played a captain's knock of 34 not out to ensure Namibia got to a respectable total. Namibia finished with 138 for 4 in 20 overs.

During the chase, Ireland started off very well. Openers Paul Stirling and Stephen Doheny played very well in the powerplay overs. Paul Stirling went on to make 37 before running himself out at a wrong time. Lorcan Tucker also played brilliantly and scored 34 runs. Once he was dismissed, Ireland's top and middle order collapsed and they were bowled out for 127 in the 20th over, as Namibia won the match by 8 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Divan la Cock, Stephan Baard, Nicol Loftie Eaton, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni, Michael van Lingen, Ben Shikongo, Karl Birkenstock, Lohan Louwrens, Helao Ya France.

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Bradley Evans, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams. Standby Players: Tanaka Chivanga, Innocent Kaia, Kevin Kasuza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Victor Nyauchi

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Zimbabwe

Who will win?- Zimbabwe

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Regis Chakabva (Zimbabwe), Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken)- Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe), JJ Smit (Namibia)

Most Sixes – Regis Chakabva (Zimbabwe), Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia)

Player of the Match- Regis Chakabva (Zimbabwe)

Team Scores Batting first – Namibia 135+, Zimbabwe 155+

Match Handicap: Zimbabwe

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