Zimbabwe vs Namibia Prediction: Can the Visitors Make a Comeback

With Zimbabwe winning the first game in style, we expect the rest of the series to be more interesting. Both teams played well in the first T20 International, as the game went down to the wire as expected. Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 153 runs in their 20 overs. In reply, Namibia was restricted to 146 for 5 in 20 overs, courtesy of Zimbabwean quicks, who were spot on throughout the game. Going in the second game of the five-match series, we can expect Zimbabwe to produce more match-winning performances.

Zimbabwe looks in very good shape as they outclassed Namibia in the first game. Craig Ervine replicated his experience in his innings of unbeaten 55 of 39 deliveries. Sikandar Raza Butt also looked in decent touch, scoring 27 of 30. Wesley Madhevere provided the cameo innings of 23 of just 12 balls. In the bowling card, Milton Shumba was pot on with three wickets. He was well supported by Tendai Chatara, who bowled at a very economical rate. 

• Craig Ervine
• Masakadza
• Wesley Madhevere
• Sikandar Raza Butt
• Milton Shumba

Namibia had much to take from the first game’s defeat. Bernard Schiltz was simply unplayable in the bowling, managing to pick 2 for 19 from his 4 overs. Pikky Ya France and Gerhard Erasmus also played an ideal supportive role. Namibia was doing great while chasing; however, they got off track when they failed to rotate strike during the middle overs. Divan IA Cock was the top scorer, scoring 66 runs off 43 deliveries. 

• Divan Ia Cock
• Craig Williams
• Gerhard Erasmus
• Zane Green
• Bernard Scholtz

Going in the game, the home team will still be the favorites to win and going 2-0 in the series. We can expect both teams to score over 150 as it’s the par score at the venue. 

• Zimbabwe Wins for 1.44
• Namibia Wins The Toss for 1.85
• Zimbabwe Back All 43 for 1.48