T20 Match Srilanka vs Namibia

Sri Lanka is an experienced cricket team that is well-known for having some of the most renowned players worldwide. In contrast, Namibia is a relatively new team that started playing international cricket in 1992. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, no match has yet been scheduled between Sri Lanka and Namibia. However, if both teams win their group matches and perform well, they could face each other in the Super 8 stage.

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Moreover, Sri Lanka won the ICC T20 World Cup once, in 2014, when it faced off against India in an exciting finale. They were also runner-ups twice, once in 2009 and 2012. Namibia has yet to win an ICC T20 World Cup. Looking at the ICC Twenty20 rankings of both teams, Sri Lanka ranks 8th, whereas Namibia stands at 14th.

So far, Sri Lanka has faced off against Namibia twice in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, firstly in 2021 and then in 2022. Despite some early setbacks, Sri Lanka recovered and won comfortably by 7 wickets in 2021. Their bowlers set the tone by limiting Namibia to 96 runs. However, Sri Lanka got off to a shaky start in their chase, losing three wickets in 26 runs in 8.2 overs. Luckily Rajapaksa and Avishka put forth an unbroken 74-run fourth-wicket stand that won the game for the team. Namibia used eight bowlers to break the partnership but in vain. However, Namibia won the match against Sri Lanka in 2022 by 55 runs, in which Jan Frylinck scored 44 runs for the team before being run out by Gunathilaka & Mendis.

Both teams have faced each other twice. Sri Lanka won that match in 2021 with seven wickets and 37 balls remaining and Namibia won in 2022 by 55 runs

No match between Sri Lanka and Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2024 has been scheduled.

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Squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka. Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage.

Wanindu Hasaranga can be a real game-changer for Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

According to the ICC rankings, he is currently the No. 1 All-Rounder and No.2 bowler and lived up to the title, too. He played 65 T20I matches and scored 650 runs with an average of 15.11 and a strike rate of 130.52. Hasaranga doesn't require much off the pitch, and he bowls wicket-to-wicket. His greatest strength lies in bowling a terrific wrong un (googly) that many batters find challenging to play.

Another gem from Sri Lanka is Charity Asalanka. The versatile left-hander, Asalanka emerged as a stand-out top-order batsman in the 2022 T20 World CupHe played 44 T20I matches and scored 990 runs with an average of 25.38. The 24-year-old made his debut in all three match formats for Sri Lanka in 2021. Unlike many modern cricketers, who come out swinging with a heavy bat, Asalanka plays good cricketing shots. He backs the ability to score runs even on some really good balls. As a reward for his incredible performance, Asalanka was given vice-captaincy during the recent Australian series.

Mahesh Theekshana started his international career in September 2021. But, he is already showing all the signs of a master player, even earning the nickname 'Mystery Spinner.' The 21-year-old has enjoyed a lot of success in the T20 World Cup's early stages. Instead of turning the ball, he skips it, making it difficult for batsmen to nail his bowling.

Mahesh Theekshana was also the Player of the Match when Sri Lanka and Namibia clashed in the T20 World Cup in 2021. Mahesh took three crucial wickets while giving just 25 runs. In 2022, he just took 1 wicket while giving 23 runs.

Sri Lanka's bowling arsenal is not just spin bowlers. Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara can deliver bowling speeds up to 140 kph in every match. During the T20 World Cup, 30-years-old Chameera took one wicket in 2021 as well as in 2022, and 24-years-old Kumara took two wickets in 2021 but was not the part of World Cup in 2022 and in 2024 as well.

Though Chameera's career was plagued with injuries in the early stages, he has regained his form over the last couple of years. Not only has he improved his speed, but he's also developed variants that can even make an expert batsman sweat through the helmet.

Dasun Shanaka is a significant member of the Sri Lankan roster. He is an explosive middle-order batsman and a solid right-arm seam bowler. Shanaka rose to prominence after smashing the Sri Lankan record of 16 sixes in a 123-run innings against Saracens Sports Club in an AIA Premier T20 competition. He had smashed 131 runs off 48 balls against the Galle Cricket Club just a week before. However, his bowling sealed his reputation on the international scene when he took three wickets while only giving away 16 runs against India on a Pune green top. Shanaka was also outstanding in the recent T20 series. He will undoubtedly be a key player for Sri Lanka in the 2024 World Cup.

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut

David Wiese is a vital member of Namibia's squad. He is an intimidating all-rounder who can take the pace off the ball and play a powerful, lofted shot. In the Vitality Blast Championship in 2018, he took 41 wickets and crossed the 500-run mark while batting. His breathtaking 171 runs off 126 balls in a 50-over defeat against Hampshire was one of the best innings in the county's 2019 season.

Wiese became eligible to play for Namibia in 2021. In his debut with the T20 World Cup team, he won two Player of the Match awards in his first three games, helping Namibia qualify for the next stage of the tournament.

Jan Nicolaas Frylinck is a Namibian cricketer who was born in South Africa. This all-rounder holds the record of the third-best ODI bowling figures for any player in a debut match. He also has an outstanding record of taking six wickets for 24 runs in an inning.

Merwe Gerhard Erasmus is the current captain of the Namibia cricket team and one of its most exceptional players. With 1339 runs in 57 T20I matches, he was Namibia's best run-scorer in the 2021 World Cup. He was also the Player of the Tournament.

Previously when these teams locked horns, Both teams had the opportunity to showcase their skills in the tournament, as they each won one out of the two matches played between them. Sri Lanka and Namibia will participate in the tournament with strong squads this year. However, as of now, no match has been scheduled between the two teams. If they were to face each other in the Super 8 matches, it would be an exciting encounter. However, no matter who wins, the clash will be exciting for the fans.

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