Australia vs Namibia, T20 World Cup 2024: Match preview, fantasy picks, pitch and weather reports

Namibia and Australia face off in a ‘David vs Goliath’ battle in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Australia have played two matches so far and won both, while Namibia have also played two matches, winning one and losing one. In the last match, Australia defeated England by 36 runs. Australia’s best fantasy player was Marcus Stoinis, who scored 75 fantasy points. In the last match against Scotland, Namibia suffered a five-wicket defeat. Namibia’s best fantasy player was Merwe Erasmus who scored 127 fantasy points.

AUS vs NAM, field report and weather conditions

The field at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, is even. The average first innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 68 runs. The team that batted first at this venue won 40% of the matches.

Rhythm or spin?

Spinners have been very successful at this location. They took 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We suggest you choose as many spin bowlers as possible in your team.

Weather forecast

The temperature should be around 28 degrees C and humidity around 76%. Winds of 8.28 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to help pitchers.

AUS vs NAM, Fantasy XI best captain and vice-captain picks

Marcus Stoinis (USA)

Marcus Stoinis is a versatile player with an average of 72 fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of nine and could be a constructive pick for your Dream11 team. He is a right-handed batsman and has scored 125 runs in the last five matches. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last few matches he has taken four wickets with the ball in his hand.

Adam Zampa (USA)

Adam Zampa is a pitcher who has averaged 61 fantasy points over the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and could be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Zampa bowls leg-break googly and in the last five matches, he has taken 10 wickets.

David Wiese (NAM)

David Wiese is a pretty consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is averaging 53 fantasy points over the last 10 games and a 9.6 fantasy rating. Wiese is a right-handed hitter. In the five matches played recently, he scored 41 runs. He also bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last few matches he has taken five wickets.

Ruben Trumpelmann (NAM)

Ruben Trumpelmann is a top pick for your Fantasy XI team. He is averaging 48 fantasy points over the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He bowls quickly with his left arm and in the last five matches, Trumpelmann has taken seven wickets.

Bernand Scholtz (NAM)

Bernand Scholtz could be a useful pick for your Fantasy XI team. He is averaging 46 fantasy points over the last 10 games and a 7.8 fantasy rating. Scholtz is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last five matches, he has taken seven wickets.

David Warner (USA)

David Warner is a key addition to your Fantasy XI team. He is averaging 43 fantasy points over the last 10 games and a 7.3 fantasy rating. Warner is a top-order left-handed batsman and has scored 165 runs in the last five matches.

Travis Head (USA)

Travis Head is a batsman who has averaged 43 fantasy points over the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and could be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He is a top-notch left-handed batsman. In the last five matches, he has scored 46 runs.

Mitchell Marsh (USA)

Mitchell Marsh is one of the leading candidates for the captaincy of your Fantasy XI team. He is averaging 41 fantasy points over the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top-notch right-handed batsman. In the last five matches, Marsh has scored 71 runs with the bat and taken one wicket with the ball in his hands.

Nikolaas Davin (NAM)

Davin is a top-notch right-handed batsman, averaging 34 fantasy points over the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and could be a game-changer for your Dream11 team. In the last five matches, he has scored 112 runs.

Johannes Jonathan Smit (NAM)

JJ Smit is versatile with an average of 23 fantasy points over the last 10 games, a 7.8 fantasy rating, and a decent pick for your fantasy team. He is a right-handed batsman who has scored 41 runs in the last five matches.

AUS vs NAM, Squads

Australia (AUS): Mitchell Marsh (captain), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner and Adam Zampa.

Namibia (NAM): Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz , Malan Kruger and PD Blignaut.

AUS x NAM, Fantasy XI team

Wicketkeeper: Matthew Wade

Beaters: Travis Head, Niko Davin and David Warner

All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, JJ Smit, David Weise and Gerhard Erasmus

Pitchers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa

Captain: Pat Cummins

Vice-Captain: Gerhard Erasmus