Namibia will clash against Nigeria in match 3 of the ongoing Division 1 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier at Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe. The match is scheduled for the 10th of December 2023 at 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Namibia – Irene van Zyl (C), Naomi Benjamin, Jurriene Diergaardt, Merczerly Gorases, Kayleen Green, Victoria Hamunyela, Yasmeen Khan (WK), Bianca Manuel, Mekeleya Mwatile, Sylvia Shihepo, Saima Tuhadeleni, Sune Wittmann, Edelle Van Zyl
Nigeria – Blessing Etim (C), Rukayat Abdulrasak, Adeshola Adekunle, Peculiar Agboya, Christabel Chukwuonye, Favour Eseigbe, Sarah Etim (WK), Victory Igbinedion, Abigail Igbobie (WK), Lucky Piety, Rachael Samson, Esther Sandy, Salome Sunday, Lillian Udeh
Players to watch out:
Yasmeen Khan
The 24-year-old batter, in 62 T20I outings, has amassed 1119 runs, including the best of 78*, at an average of 22.38, and has also picked up 9 wickets, with the best being 4/20. Yasmeen was brilliant for the side in their recent series against the United Arab Emirates, adding 194 runs to the tally from 6 outings, and will be relied upon to post big scores.
Kayleen Green
The 25-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 57 batting outings, has put on 712 runs and picked up 62 wickets in 55 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.11, with respective bests being 57 and 3/8. During the UAE tour, Kayleen wasn’t required much with the bat but was effective with the ball. She’ll be banked on to deliver the goods both with the bat and ball.
Salome Sunday
The 21-year-old batter, averaging 26.25, has accumulated 709 runs from 39 outings and registered a best of 63. She also has 5 wickets to her name off 6 outings. Nigeria’s most recent outing had come back in June, and Salome, who didn’t have a very good run then, will look to be back amongst runs in this competition.
Rachael Samson
The 21-year-old pacer, in 46 T20I outings, has taken 42 wickets, averaging 15.52, maintaining an economy rate of 4.53, and registering the best of 4/13. Rachael was effective and economical in the June Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament and will be trusted to step up for the team yet again.
Pitch:
Entebbe dishes out a balanced center wicket with a slight advantage for bowlers over batters, as evidenced by a modest average score of 110 at the venue. Pace-friendly conditions will see pacers hold an advantage on the track.
Weather:
The rain on the radar throughout the match duration could play spoilsport, potentially resulting in a washout. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 22°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 83%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Abigail Igbobie, Yasmeen Khan, Salome Sunday, Edelle Van Zyl, Kayleen Green, Favour Eseigbe, Jurriene Diergaardt, Sune Wittmann, Victoria Hamunyela, Rachael Samson, Irene van Zyl
Match details:
Date – December 10, 2023
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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