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Match Details
Date: October 18, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Preview
It's now time for another much-awaited clash in World T20 Cup with Sri Lanka up against minnows Namibia in Match 4 in Abu Dhabi. Dasun Shanaka's side will undoubtedly start as favourites in this contest, considering the quality of players in their side. On the other hand, it will be a big test for Namibia who would want to start the tournament with a positive display.
Both the sides had rather contrasting performances in warm-up games with Sri Lanka winning 2 in 2 and Namibia losing both. Can Gerhard Erasmus' side put the disappointment aside and produce a sensational upset on Monday? Let's wait and watch!
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Key Players
Analysis
Among the wicketkeepers, Namibia's Zane Green can be an exciting pick considering his impressive batting at top of the order in two warm-up games. Kusal Perera should also be a part of your side as he has the ability to play a big knock on his day. Avishka Fernando is coming on the back of scoring two outstanding fifties and will be a good choice for captain/vice-captain. Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus and Charith Asalanka are also good options to have in your side.
There will be some handy all-rounders on display with players like Wanindu Hasaranga, David Wiese and Dasun Shanaka. In the bowling department, Dushmantha Chameera and Ruben Trumpelmann could get some points with their wicket-taking abilities.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera
Namibia: Stephan Baard, Zane Green (wk), Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus (c), David Wiese, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Ben Shikongo, Pikky Ya France
People's pick
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Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Zane Green, Kusal Perera
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Craig Williams, Gerhard Erasmus
All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Wiese, JJ Smit
Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera
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