SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 For Match 1

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SL vs NAM: Sri Lanka will lock horns against Namibia in Match 1 of the ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Kardinia Park, Geelong.

The slambang event of the Twenty20 is back with another exciting season. The wait is finally over. The 16 teams are looking to set the stage on fire! Yes, it’s that time of year again. The 2022 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kick starts on Sunday with the opening fixture of the tournament set to be played between Sri Lanka and Namibia.

The 2022 Asia Cup champions were ruthless in the continental tournament as they fought against the odds and did the unthinkable to lift the coveted trophy. They will be looking to replicate Asia Cup’s performance in this event, however, it isn’t going to be easy with a total of 16 teams vying for a title.

They recently played a warm-up against Zimbabwe and registered a thumping 33 runs victory. happen. The likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dasun Shanaka will hold the impetus for the Lankan Lions.

Namibia, on the other hand also won their warm-up match against Ireland, thrashing them by 11 runs. Ben Shikondo was spectacular with the ball, picking a three-wicket haul. Their second warm-up game against Zimbabwe was abandoned due to the bad weather.

Jan Frylinck, Jonathan Smit, Gerhard Erasmus, and David Wiese will be the men to keep an eye on for Namibia. They will be looking to make a victorious start to the World Cup campaign. However, it won’t be an easy task against a well-balanced unit like Sri Lanka. All in all, an exhilarating T20 game beckons at Geelong.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2022.


SL vs NAM Match Details

  • Match: Sri Lanka vs Namibia, Match 1
  • Date: Sunday, October 16, 2022
  • Time: 9:30 AM (IST) / 4:00 AM (GMT)
  • Venue: Kardinia Park, Geelong
  • TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
  • Live Streaming: Hotstar

Pitch Report

The pitch here at this venue is expected to be a balanced one and will help both the bowlers as well as the batters. The quick bowlers will have an upper hand here, especially in the powerplay overs. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first.


SL vs NAM Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Dilshan Madushanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera.

Namibia Playing XI

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus (C), Zane Green (WK), Michael van Lingen, Ruben Trumplemann, JJ Smit, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Stephan Baard, Pikky Ya France, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton.


Pitch Stats – Kardinia Park, Geelong

  • Total matches played: 1
  • Matches won bowling first: 6
  • Average 1st Innings scores: 173
  • Average 2nd Innings scores: 176
  • Highest total recorded: 176/8 (20 Ov) by SL vs AUS
  • Lowest total recorded: 173/10 (20 Ov) by AUS vs SL
  • Highest score chased: 176/8 (20 Ov) by SL vs AUS

Sri Lanka & Namibia’s Last 5 Matches Stats

SL Form

W
W
W
W
W

NAM Form

W
W
W
W
W

SL vs NAM Player Record/Stats (Must Picks)

PlayerStats (T20I Career)
Wanindu Hasaranga71 Wickets & 448 Runs
JJ Smit31 Wickets & 509 Runs
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus916 Runs & 18 Wickets
Kusal Mendis836 Runs
David Weise387 Runs & 16 Wickets
Dushmantha Chameera48 Wickets
Bernard Scholtz34 Wickets
Maheesh Theekshana22 Wickets

SL vs NAM Captaincy Picks

  • Wanindu Hasaranga
  • David Weise
  • Kusal Mendis

SL vs NAM Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

Fantasy Team Suggestion 1

SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 1
SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1
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  • Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
  • Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
  • All-Rounders: David Weise, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jan Frylinck
  • Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Bernard Scholtz, Maheesh Theekshana, Ruben Trumpelmann
  • Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Vice-Captain: David Weise

Fantasy Team Suggestion 2

SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 2
SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 2
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  • Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
  • Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, JJ Smit, Pathum Nissanka, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
  • All-Rounders: David Weise, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jan Frylinck
  • Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Bernard Scholtz, Maheesh Theekshana
  • Captain: David Weise
  • Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis

Probable Winner Of The Match

Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.


Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.