Namibia vs Oman Prediction: Namibia won the series against Oman

Namibia and Oman are going head to head in the Match 3 of the ICC T20 World Cup at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 3rd May, 2024. Namibia won the series against Oman in series this year. Who will win this game of cricket?

Namibia secured their spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup by dominating the Africa Regional Qualifiers, winning all six matches including victories against Uganda and Zimbabwe. J.P. Kotze has been a standout player, scoring 231 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 25.67 and a strike rate of 108.45. Captain Gerhard Erasmus has also been in good form, scoring 145 runs in his last 5 matches with an average of 36.25 and a strike rate of 123.93. Erasmus is also a key bowler for Namibia, taking 8 wickets in just 4 matches with an economy of 4.4 runs per over and a strike rate of 11.25. Bernard Scholtz has also contributed with 8 wickets in 6 matches. This bowling depth will be important for Namibia's success in the upcoming matches.

Michael van Lingen, Nikolaas Davin, JP Kotze, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, David Wiese, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green (wk), Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Dylan Leicher

Oman secured a thrilling Super Over victory against Nepal in the 2023 Asia Qualifier Final, earning themselves a spot in the prestigious 2024 T20 World Cup. This win signifies their third appearance in the World Cup, showcasing their dominance with an unbeaten record in the qualifiers. Aqib Ilyas and Naseem Khushi are two players to keep an eye on in the upcoming game. Ilyas has been in exceptional form, scoring 299 runs in his last 9 matches at an impressive average of 42.71 and a strike rate of 129.43. Khushi is also delivering with 298 runs at an average of 33.11 and an outstanding strike rate of 204.1 in his last 9 innings. Their solid performances are expected to continue and make significant contributions to the team. Ilyas is equally effective as a bowler, having taken 17 wickets in his last 9 matches with an impressive economy of 6.03 and a strike rate of 11.29. Bilal Khan is another key bowler to watch out for, having claimed 10 wickets in his recent 7 outings with an economy rate of 8.36 and a strike rate of 15.

Kashyap Prajapati, Naseem Khushi (wk), Khalid Kail, Zeeshan Maqsood, Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Rafiullah, Mohd. Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Aqib Ilyas (c)

Namibia heads into this match with momentum on their side, having emerged victorious in three of their last five encounters with Oman, including their two most recent meetings. Their successful T20I series against Oman will undoubtedly boost their confidence. Although both teams have players with the ability to change the game, Namibia's recent performances indicate that they have the advantage and are likely to come out on top. Our prediction is that Namibia will win this clash.