In Group B of the ongoing tournament, Namibia and Scotland gear up to face each other in a crucial encounter at Bridgetown. With a tie and a wash-out in their previous matches, both teams are eager to secure a win to enhance their chances of progressing to the Super 8s.
Highlights
Both Namibia and Scotland remain unbeaten in the tournament so far.
Scotland missed out on a potential victory against England due to rain, but they managed to secure a point from the match.
Namibia holds a perfect record against Scotland in T20Is, having won all three encounters between the two teams.
The match holds significant importance as the winner could be just one step away from securing a spot in the Super 8s and direct qualification to the next edition of the tournament in 2026.
Match Details
| Date & Time | June 6, 11:30 PM GMT, 3 PM Local, 12:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Weather Forecast | Clear skies with temperatures reaching 30°C, ideal for batting. |
Location
Probable XI
Namibia Squads: JP Kotze, Nikolaas Davin, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus, Malan Kruger, JJ Smit, David Wiese, Zane Green (w), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni
Scotland Squads: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Brad Wheal, Bradley Currie
Team Watch Namibia
Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit may continue as batting options rather than primary bowlers.
Ruben Trumpelmann’s formidable left-arm pace poses a significant threat to Scotland batting lineup.
Team Watch Scotland
Scotland is likely to maintain the same playing XI from their previous match against England.
Mark Watt and Michael Leask have been effective against Namibia in previous encounters.
Did you know?
George Munsey has a contrasting record against Namibia, with notable performances in first-class and ODI cricket but a lower average in T20Is.
Quotes
Namibian player Ruben Trumpelmann emphasizes the importance of the match in terms of Super 8 qualification.
Scottish cricketer Brad Wheal highlights the team’s focus on taking one game at a time to secure a spot in the Super 8s.
Squads
Namibia: Michael van Lingen, Nikolaas Davin, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, David Wiese, Zane Green(w), Malan Kruger, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni, Ben Shikongo, Dylan Leicher, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Jack Brassell, JP Kotze
Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Matthew Cross(w), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Brad Wheal, Bradley Currie, Ollie Hairs, Safyaan Sharif, Jack Jarvis, Charlie Tear