On Wednesday, March 29, Namibia (NAM) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will meet in the fifth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023 at the United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek. Here is everything you need to know about the PNG vs. NAM Dream11 prediction ahead of time, including fantasy cricket tips, today’s playing 11s, and the game’s pitch report.
The tournament got off to a bad start for both teams. Against the United Arab Emirates, Papua New Guinea was in a good position at 149/1 while chasing 261 points. However, they gave up and only managed to lose nine wickets for 90 runs. They will try to improve their bat performance against Namibia. The United States, on the other hand, outplayed Namibia. The Namibian batsmen were unable to step up and were bowled out for 151 despite restricting the USA to 231/9.
Match Details
- Match: PNG vs NAM
- Date & Time: March 29, 2023, 1.00 pm IST
- Venue: United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek
Dream11 Match Top Picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
In PNG’s first match of the tournament, Kiplin Doriga batted superbly. He struck 73 boundaries and four sixes out of 71 balls, including seven boundaries.
Top Batter Pick
Gerhard Erasmus got a respectable beginning against the USA yet neglected to change over it into a major thump. In the ICC CWC League 2 tournament, he was Namibia’s best batter, scoring 1298 runs at an average of 43.26 (11 fifties and one hundred). In that league, he also contributed with 14 catches with the ball.
Top All-rounder Pick
Assad Vala’s performance against the UAE was subpar. However, in the ICC CWC League 2, he performed admirably. In that league, the off-spinning all-rounder scored 1290 runs at an average of 36.85 and claimed 32 wickets.
Top Bowler Pick
The bowling by Ruben Trumpelmann was excellent. The Namibian left-arm fast bowler bowled 10 overs, including one maiden, and scored 2/36. He returned to the ICC CWC League 2 with 51 wickets in 29 matches.
match captain and vice-captain choices
In their matchup with the United States, Namibia’s best player was Shaun Fouche. At the top of the order, he scored 55 runs and bowled seam for 3/46 runs in 10 overs.
In the most recent encounter with the UAE, Chad Soper bowled superbly. The pacer, who is 31 years old, came back with scores of 10-2-43-4. In addition, he took 37 wickets in 34 ICC CWC League 2 matches. He might also be a useful batter.
5 Must-picks with player stats for match
| Player | Player Stats |
| Shaun Fouche | 55 runs & 3 wickets in 1 match |
| Chad Soper | 8 runs & 4 wickets in 1 match |
| Kiplin Doriga | 73 runs in 1 match |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 22 runs in 1 match |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 2 wickets in 1 match |
match expert tips
Consistent all-rounders on both teams could be the difference. As a result, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Assad Vala, and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton will be the ones to keep an eye on.
Probable XIs
Namibia
- Niko Davin
- Shaun Fouche
- Michael van Lingen
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Michau du Preez
- Zane Green (wk)
- Pikky Ya France
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ben Shikongo
PNG
- Kiplin Doriga
- Tony Ura
- Sese Bau
- Assad Vala (c)
- Charles Amini
- Hila Vare (wk)
- Gaudi Toka
- Riley Hekure
- Chad Soper
- Semo Kamea
- Norman Vanua
Pitch Report
When it comes to bats, the United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek usually has a good surface. Over the past few years, teams have scored a lot at this venue.
However, the pacers have good movement and bounce, particularly with the new ball. As a result, this venue considers a score of around 275 to be average.
Weather Forecast
There is no risk of rain at this time, and the playing conditions will be pleasant. The temperature will hover around 24 degrees Celsius. The humidity will reach 40 percent.
Where to watch
- TV: N/A
- Live Streaming: Fancode