Oman vs Namibia, 53rd Match ICC Cricket World Cup League Two

Oman vs Namibia Match Info

• Match: OMAN vs NAM, 53rd Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27
• Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM (Feb 16)
• Venue:Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• Namibia won by 23 runs
• Oman won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
• Namibia won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
• Namibia won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
• Oman won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)

Oman Squad Playing:

Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Ayaan Khan, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Khalid Kail, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah, Ahmad Faiz, Rafiullah, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Fayyaz Butt, Jay Odedra, Karan Sonavale, Jatinder Singh, Shakeel Ahmed, Ashish Odedara, Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Sandeep Goud, Samay Shrivastava, Muzahir Raza, Wasim Ali, Siddharth Bukkapatnam

Namibia Squad Playing:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green, Nikolaas Davin, Michael van Lingen, JP Kotze, Shaun Fouche, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni, Malan Kruger, Jack Brassell, Lohandre Louwrens, Junior Kariata, Jan de Villiers, Dylan Leicher, Peter-Daniel Blignaut

The 53rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two between Oman and Namibia at Al Amerat’s Ministry Turf 1 promises to be a tightly contested encounter, given the evenly split head-to-head record in their last five meetings (3 wins for Namibia, 2 for Oman). Here’s a breakdown of key factors that could influence the outcome:

Venue & Conditions

The Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman is known for offering balanced conditions, with early assistance for seamers and a tendency to slow down as the game progresses, favoring spinners. Oman’s familiarity with the surface could give them a slight edge, particularly if their spin-heavy attack (led by Zeeshan Maqsood and Aqib Ilyas) exploits the pitch’s wear in the second innings. However, Namibia’s pace battery, featuring Ruben Trumpelmann and Jan Frylinck, might capitalize on any early moisture.

Recent Form & Momentum

While Namibia won the most recent clash (23-run victory), Oman’s ability to chase under pressure (e.g., their 4-wicket win with 5 balls remaining in 2023) highlights their resilience. Namibia’s middle-order stability, anchored by skipper Gerhard Erasmus and power-hitter JJ Smit, could prove decisive. Oman’s top order, including Kashyap Prajapati and Jatinder Singh, needs to fire to counter Namibia’s disciplined bowling.

Key Players to Watch

• Oman: Bilal Khan (pace) and Aqib Ilyas (all-rounder) will be critical. Ilyas’s leadership and ability to contribute with both bat and ball make him a game-changer.
• Namibia: Nikolaas Davin (aggressive opener) and Trumpelmann (left-arm pace) hold the keys. Trumpelmann’s early breakthroughs could destabilize Oman’s batting.

Prediction

This match is likely to hinge on the toss and the first 10 overs. If Namibia’s quicks strike early, they could restrict Oman to a sub-par total. However, Oman’s spinners and home support make them dangerous in a chase. Expect a narrow win for Namibia, given their slightly superior pace attack and middle-order firepower, but Oman’s spin threat and home conditions ensure no room for complacency.

Final Scoreline: Namibia to win by 15-25 runs or 2-3 wickets (depending on toss outcome).