Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]
Performances of both Namibia and USA teams are very erratic. So it is very difficult to make predictions about these matches. But if we compare the performance of both the teams in the past matches then the USA team can be put ahead. Because we have seen very poor performance from Namibian players in the last few matches. On the other hand, USA's performance has been erratic, but the team has managed to win several matches.
USA won the toss and decided to field. Namibia lost two wickets for just 19 runs. Now after 15 overs, Namibia's collection is 45 runs with the loss of 2 wickets. Namibia have a chance to win if they can deliver a target of 220+
USA won the toss and decided to field. Namibia lost two wickets for just 19 runs. Now after 15 overs, Namibia's collection is 45 runs with the loss of 2 wickets. Namibia have a chance to win if they can deliver a target of 220+
I bet USA to win the match. Let's see if the team can win. But both teams have chances to win here. The Namibian team cannot be said to be weaker than the USA. Namibia has the ability to win against USA. The players of both the teams will try to win the match. But it is impossible to predict with certainty which team will win.
Namibia managed to collect 134 runs in 36 overs. The team is collecting an average of 3.72 runs per over. I wouldn't have called it a bad collection if Namibia hadn't lost 5 wickets. Namibia have already lost 5 key batsmen from their squad. So will it be possible for Namibia to collect more than 200? If the pair of Smit and Eaton do not perform well, Namibia will not be able to muster up to 200. And if Namibia give less than 200 target on this pitch then I would say they have no chance of winning. Because USA's batting order is strong enough. In the last few T20 matches we have seen the USA team make big collections.