ZIM vs NAM Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Namibia, 5th T20I | Namibia tour of Zimbabwe
Date: Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Time: 16:30 (GMT+5.5) / 17:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20I
Venue: Queens Sports Club – Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
ZIM vs NAM Preview
- Wesley Madhevere has had a fantastic series with the bat, and we anticipate him to score the most runs for Zimbabwe in this final match.
- Tendai Chatara is a highly dependable bowler in home conditions, and he is our pick to capture the most wickets for Zimbabwe in the fifth IT20 versus Namibia.
- Bernard Scholtz has taken 6 wickets in this series, and we believe he is a strong contender for Namibia’s top wicket taker in this match.
In the fifth and final match of a five-match IT20 series, Zimbabwe will face Namibia. On Tuesday, May 24th, the game will begin at 13:00 local time at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
On Sunday, Zimbabwe scored their highest team total of the series, but they were still beaten by Namibia, who scored four runs off the penultimate ball of the game to win by six wickets. Wesley Madhevere, Zimbabwe’s opener, had earlier scored the game’s first goal for the second time in the series. Before being run-out in the 11th over, his 50 came off 32 balls and contained five fours and one six. Tendai Chatara continued his wicket-taking streak with the bat, although Luke Jongwe had the best numbers of 2-35.
Namibia has already shown a lot of character in this series, coming back from each defeat with a win to tie the game. The win on Sunday was all the more stunning because it came down to the final ball of the game, and the total beat the previous high score in the series. With 59 not out from 43 balls, captain Gerhard Erasmus was the batting hero, assisted by opener Michael van Lingen, who also reached a half-century. Bernard Scholtz had 3-25 with the ball.
ZIM vs NAM Weather Report
The weather in Bulawayo will be bright and sunny, with no weather disruptions forecast during the match.
ZIM vs NAM Match Toss Prediction
The pitch is conducive to batting, and the early dampness on the surface may aid the bowlers significantly. Both captains are expected to chase the total, as batting second has been successful in recent matches played here.
ZIM vs NAM Pitch Report
Bulawayo is one of Zimbabwe’s premier venues, having held the second-most matches in the country. In this encounter, we anticipate scores of 140-160 runs.
Zimbabwe Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Their bowlers were unable to defend the total, and the match was decided on the last ball. Tendai Chatara, Evans, and Sikander Raza combined for 10-0-64-2 and efficiently controlled the run flow. In the last game, Luke Jongwe took two wickets but went for runs at above 8.5 RPO with Victor Nyachi and Wesley Madhevere.. So we expect there will be some changes in their XI.
Recent form – L W L W W
ZIM Probable Playing XI
Craig Ervine (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Tony Munyonga, Richmond Mutumbami, Luke Jongwe, Victor Nyauchi, Tendai Chatara, Brad Evans
Namibia Team News & Probable Playing XIs
With Michael Van Lingen and Gerhard Erasmus reaching fifties in the match, Namibia chased down the highest total of the series. Zane Green finished the contest with a boundary in the penultimate ball, while Loftie-Eaton came in for a critical cameo. David Wiese and Craig Williams give their batting order depth and punch. There will be no change in their XI
Recent form – W L W L W
NAM Probable Playing XI
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Michael van Lingen, Craig Williams, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Pikky Ya France, Ben Shikongo , Bernard Scholtz
ZIM vs NAM Head to Head Stats (Last 4 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| ZIM | 2 | 2 |
| NAM | 2 | 2 |
ZIM vs NAM – 5th T20, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Regis Chakabva
- Zane Green
Batters
- Craig Ervine
- Craig Williams
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
All-Rounders
- David Wiese
- Sikandar Raza
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
Bowlers
- Tendai Chatara (vc)
- Bernard Scholtz
- Jan Frylinck
ZIM vs NAM Prediction
Winning the toss
- Zimbabwe
Top batsman
- Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
- Namibia – Craig Williams
Top bowler
- Zimbabwe – Brad Evans
- Namibia – Bernard Scholtz
Most sixes
- Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
- Namibia – Craig Williams
Player of the Match
- Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
Team Scores Batting First
- Zimbabwe – 160+
- Namibia – 140+
Zimbabwe is the favourite to win this match.
With both teams still in contention to win the five-match series, this could be an excellent game to close the series. Namibia is yet to be defeated and, despite being underdogs, will fancy their chances of making it two wins in a row. Overall, we believe Zimbabwe will do just enough to win the contest.