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T20 WC 2021 Match 21: SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction Today | Scotland vs Namibia Key Players | Abu Dhabi Pitch Report

Two Associate nations do battle in the T20 World Cup, and it is terrific to see. Five days after Namibia produced a wonderful performance against Ireland to seal their passage to the Super 12s, Gerhard Erasmus’ team have a wonderful opportunity to start the second part of their campaign with a win.

Scotland are hurt. They were strong in the first round of the tournament, but a 130-run hammering at the hands of Afghanistan takes some recovering from. Like Namibia, Scotland will look at this match as a winnable one ahead of matches against more established opponents, so it is crucial they get on the board here.

These two sides met in two T20s recently, each winning a match. This has the makings of a very competitive matchup, and with plenty at stake, both sides will be looking to make the most of this opportunity. The fact that two Associate sides do battle in front a global audience in a World Cup is cause for celebration on its own, and producing a strong performance is cause for even bigger celebration.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Scotland:

• Richie Berrington has the most runs for any Scotland player against Namibia. Berrington has scored 228 runs in eight matches against them at an average of 28.50 and strike rate of 129.57.
• Berrington was strong in his two recent matches vs Namibia, scoring 61 (46) and 25 (21). Also, Berrington has a solid record at Abu Dhabi, with 156 runs in six matches at an average of 39.00 and strike rate of 135.65.
• Calum MacLeod is not far behind Berrington in terms of runs against Namibia (187 runs, avg. 26.71, SR 129.86). He has scored 89 runs in four matches at Abu Dhabi at an average of 22.50 and strike rate of 145.90.
• George Munsey has made four starts in this tournament (29, 15, 20, 26), and has two double-figure scores in official T20Is vs Namibia (17 and 11). Can Munsey go on with a start today?
• Safyaan Sharif has taken the most wickets in Scotland-Namibia T20Is, with 10 scalps in seven matches at an average of 16.40. Sharif will be key at the death – an area where Namibia have been excellent in this tournament.
• Josh Davey has taken nine wickets in four matches in this tournament, and has three wickets in two matches vs Namibia at an average of 21.33. Mark Watt also has three wickets in two matches vs Namibia at an average of 14.33 and economy of 5.33.

Namibia:

• What an addition David Wiese has been to the Namibia team. The all-rounder has smashed 100 runs in the tournament so far at an average of 100.00 and strike rate of 163.93. He also has three wickets at an economy rate of just 6.50.
• Craig Williams loves playing against Scotland. The top order batsman has the most runs in Namibia-Scotland matches with 276 at an average of 34.50 and strike rate of 160.47, including scores of 50 (37) and 80 (51) in their two recent T20s.
• However, Williams will be aiming to improve his record at Abu Dhabi that currently reads: 8 inns, 155 runs, avg. 19.38, SR 106.90.
• What a knock skipper Gerhard Erasmus played last week against Ireland (53*). Can he improve his record at Abu Dhabi? He has scored just the 77 runs in six matches on this ground at an average of 12.83.
• JJ Smit will be key to Namibia’s finishing. He scored 20* (17) and 26* (15) in the recent T20s vs Scotland. Also, he took 1/19 and 1/26 respectively in those games.
• Jan Frylinck has taken four wickets in two T20I matches against Scotland at an average of 9.75 and economy rate of 4.88.
• Bernard Scholtz has taken the most wickets of any current Namibian squad member against Scotland, with seven scalps in just four T20Is at an average of 16.57 and economy rate of 8.29.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 8, Scotland 4, Namibia 4.
• On October 9, Namibia (138/5) beat Scotland (137/8) by five wickets in an official T20I. Craig Williams was player of the match. In a T20 WC warm up five days later, Scotland (203/7) bounced back to win by 19 runs. George Munsey scored a 41-ball 67 and Matthew Cross scored a 33-ball 57.
• David Wiese has struck seven sixes so far in this tournament.

Possible Playing 11

Despite the heavy defeat to Afghanistan, Scotland should look at playing the same XI.

Scotland: 1. Kyle Coetzer (c), 2. George Munsey, 3. Calum MacLeod, 4. Richie Berrington, 5. Matthew Cross (wk), 6. Michael Leask, 7. Chris Greaves, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Josh Davey, 10. Safyaan Sharif, 11. Brad Wheal

Namibia should also look to play the same XI that toppled Ireland last weekend.

Namibia: 1. Zane Green (wk), 2. Craig Williams, 3. Gerhard Erasmus (c), 4. David Wiese, 5. JJ Smit, 6. Jan Frylinck, 7. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, 8. Pikky Ya France, 9. Ruben Trumpelmann, 10. Michael van Lingen, 11. Bernard Scholtz

Abu Dhabi Pitch Report and Weather

Expect the captain who wins the toss to bowl first. Dew is likely to play a factor once again.

The chasing team also had more success in the recent IPL, winning five of the eight matches. The average first innings score was 159 in IPL 2021, so the team batting first will be looking to cross that mark.

Dream11 Prediction

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• Wicket-keepers: Matthew Cross
• Batsmen: Craig Williams, George Munsey
• All-rounders: David Wiese, Jan Frylinck, Richie Berrington
• Bowlers: Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif

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Match Prediction

This has the makings of a competitive match. The trend of chasing teams winning could prove to be the case here again, especially given Namibia have chased well in this tournament.