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T20WC 2024 NAM vs OMA: Namibia and Oman will meet each other on Monday 3rd June at Kensington Oval in Barbados. The 2024 T20 World Cup group stage match 3 between NAM and OMA will start at 6 am.
Namibia made it to the 2024 T20 World Cup by qualifying in the Africa Regional Qualifier stage. During the tournament, Namibia was exceptional registering victories in all six games including co-qualifiers Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Oman joined an elite club of 20 teams participating in the 2024 T20 World Cup after defeating Bahrain in the Asian Qualifier. Later they defeated the host Nepal in the Final by winning the game through Super Over. It will be the third appearance in the tournament as they won all five games in the 2023 Asia Qualifier.
Let’s check out NAM vs OMA head-to-head records ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup match 3 at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Namibia vs Oman T20 World Cup Head-to-Head Records
The Namibia and Oman haven’t played any T20 World Cup games yet. On 3rd June for the first time, Namibia will face Oman in the T20 World Cup Group Stage match 3 at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
The table below shows the record of NAM vs OMA T20 World Cup head-to-head records –
| Matches | NAM Won | OMA Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Stats Available | ||||
Namibia vs Oman T20 Head-to-Head Records
Namibia and Oman both played 6 matches in the T20 International cricket. Out of 6 games Namibia came out victorious in 4 matches and in 2 Oman became the winner in 2 T20 games.
The table below shows the record of NAM vs OMA overall T20I head-to-head records –
| Matches | NAM Won | OMA Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
Kensington Oval Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records
Kensington Oval Stadium opened in 1871 and since then it has hosted many local, regional, and international games plus many cultural events. Previously, it was owned by the Pickwick Cricket Club and that’s how the official cricket era began in Barbados. It is owned by the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) and Barbados Tridents.
Speaking of seating capacity after renovation Kensington Oval has 28,000 seats for cricket fans. It is one of the most important sports arenas in Barbados with 100+ years of history. The Kensington Stadium hosted the 2007 World Cup Final and 2010 ICC T20 World Cup Final in the past. Ahead of 2024, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Kensington will host the 9 games including 3 Super Eight matches and the Final game. The first match at Kensington Oval Stadium is T20 World Cup match 3 of NAM vs OMA on 3rd June.
Let’s take a look at the Kensington Oval T20I records ahead of NAM vs OMA Group Stage match 3 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament.
| Kensington Oval Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
| Established in | 1871 | ||
| Location | Bridgetown, Barbados | ||
| Also Known as | Pickwick Cricket Club | ||
| Seating Capacity | 28,000 | ||
| Flood Lights | Yes | ||
| Pitch | Grass | ||
| Total T20I Matches | 24 | ||
| First Match | 20/06/2008 | ||
| Last Match | 12/12/2023 | ||
| Batting 1st Won | 16 | ||
| Batting 2nd Won | 7 | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 | ||
| Matches N/R | 1 | ||
| Highest Team Inn | 224/5 by WI vs ENG in 2022 | ||
| Lowest Team Inn | 80 by AFG vs SA in 2010 | ||
| Average Score | 156 | ||
Kensington Oval Stadium Pitch Report Ahead of NAM vs OMA
According to the Cricket Pundits, the pitch of the Kensington Oval Stadium is a balanced pitch that supports both parties. The pitch is enough bouncy to support batsmen for nice delivery come straight on the bat. However, the slow nature of the pitch can later beneficial for the spinners. Looking at pitch conditions, the team who won the toss is likely to choose the field first in the Kensington Oval Stadium.
Namibia vs Oman X Factor
Namibia X-Factor
Most talented allrounder Gerhard Erasmus has been named Namibia skipper who will lead the squad in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Namibia’s selection has raised questions as they omitted many experienced players including all-rounder Nicol Loftie-Eaton who made headlines with his 33-ball the fastest century in T20 history. However, fresh faces like seamer Dylan Leicher, left-arm quick Ruben Trumpelmann, and teenage pacer Jack Brassell can be an x-factor in the upcoming match with Oman.
Oman X-Factor
Top batter Aqib Ilyas has the most 161 runs including a half-century against Namibia in the T2 International games. Ilyas has also become Oman’s new skipper replacing Zeeshan Maqsood. Among bowlers, Oman has yorker specialist Bilal Khan and left-arm orthodox Shakeel Ahmad.
