Namibia vs Scotland Prediction: Scots looking to build on impressive start

Scotland made an impressive start to their opening game of the T20 World Cup against England before it was rained off as they had raced to 90/0 from 10 overs and would have posed some real questions for Jos Buttler’s men.

They have the chance to get immediate compensation when they face Namibia, who needed a Super Over to squeeze past Oman in a low-scoring opening clash. Below you can read my Namibia vs Scotland prediction.

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Namibia have no injury concerns so should field a similar team to the one that took on Oman while Scotland should also line up similarly to the one that took on England, although they will be fresher, with only two of their players seeing any action.

Namibia vs Scotland Odds

Scotland are favourites at 8/11 to get the victory in this clash, with Namibia trading at 21/20 for a success.

Michael van Lingen and Nikolaas Davin are joint 3/1 favourites to be Namibia Top Run Scorer, while George Munsey and Michael Jones share favouritism at 7/2 to lead the way for Scotland.

Scotland highest opening partnership @ 5/6

George Munsey and Michael Jones had an impressive start to their game against England, hitting 90 without loss against the defending champions’ best bowlers.

They look to have a clear advantage over Namibia in the opening batter department.

The African side have failed to have an opening partnership go above five runs in their last four matches, three of which came against Oman, Papua New Guinea and Uganda.

The Scottish bowling attack could be a step up in class on those and they may struggle again.

Namibian opener Michael van Lingen has struggled recently, with no score above 10 in his last six outings.

Take Scotland’s in-form top two to record the highest opening partnership in this clash.

George Munsey Scotland Top Run Scorer @ 7/2

George Munsey has been one of Scotland’s biggest weapons in recent years and that was no different in their opener against England.

With an array of sweeps and reverse sweeps, the 31-year-old can play all around the park and has been consistent for his national team in recent times.

Munsey has two T20I centuries and 11 scores of fifty or more across 65 innings, he will also pass 2,000 T20I runs with 77 or more in this game.

The opener is fancied to weather the early storm and could be the key to Scotland’s success in this game.

Side with Munsey to be his team’s top run-scorer as they look to chalk up their first win.

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