The inaugural match of the "ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022" will be played between Sri Lanka and Namibia (SL vs NAM). The match will be played at the GMHBA Stadium, Geelong on 16th October 2022 at 09:30 AM IST.
SL vs NAM (Sri Lanka vs Namibia), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs Namibia, Match 1
Date: 16th October 2022
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
SL vs NAM, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the GMHBA Stadium, Geelong is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 8 matches is 151 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Temperature will hover around 13.64 °C and humidity is expected to be around 62%. Winds at a speed of 4.65 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 73% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SL vs NAM, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka won the match. Sri Lanka Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Namibia.
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SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 153 runs averaging 30.6 per match.
- Divan la Cock
Divan la Cock is a Batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Divan la Cock is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 80, 34, 29, 14, 9 runs at an average of 33.2 per match.
- Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Gerhard Erasmus is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 72, 18, 0, 59, 25 runs at an average of 34.8 per match.
SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an off break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Maheesh Theekshana has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Ruben Trumpelmann
Ruben Trumpelmann can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Ruben Trumpelmann is a left-arm fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Tangeni Lungameni
Tangeni Lungameni is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. Tangeni Lungameni bowls left-arm medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 3, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 1.
SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls leg break and in the last 5 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- David Wiese
David Wiese is an All Rounder and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches David Wiese has taken 3, 0, 0, 3, 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Johannes Jonathan Smit
JJ Smit is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches JJ Smit has scored 27, 71, 13, 0, 63 runs averaging 34.8 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6 per match.
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SL vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- David Wiese
David Wiese is an All Rounder and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches David Wiese has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 0, 57, 36, 60 runs averaging 30.6 per match.
- Johannes Jonathan Smit
JJ Smit can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. JJ Smit has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 27, 71, 13, 0, 63 runs averaging 34.8 per match. JJ Smit also bowls decently, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 6, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.6 per match.
- Divan la Cock
Divan la Cock can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Divan la Cock has scored 166 runs at an average of 33.2 per match.
SL vs NAM Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pramod Madushan, Ashen Bandara, Pathum Nissanka, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nuwanidu Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka
Namibia (NAM) Squad: Nicol Loftie-Eaton, David Wiese, Stephan Baard, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Gerhard Erasmus, Bernard Scholtz, Pikky Ya France, Zane Green, Lohan Louwrens, Michael Van Lingen, Tangeni Lungameni, Karl Birkenstock, Ruben Trumpelmann, Ben Shikongo and Divan la Cock
SL vs NAM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Divan la Cock, Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smit
All-Rounders: Dasun Shanaka, David Wiese and Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ruben Trumpelmann and Tangeni Lungameni
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: David Wiese
SL vs NAM (Sri Lanka vs Namibia), Match 1 Preview
Namibia are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Namibia have won 5 games and lost 0. Sri Lanka are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 5 games and lost 0.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 4 of the ICC World Twenty20, 2021 where Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 93 match fantasy points while JJ Smit topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Namibia with 49 match fantasy points.