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NAM vs ENG: The defending champions, England, have found their mojo back and are now back in the race for the Super 8. After a poor start, they thrashed Oman in one of the shortest games in T20 World Cup history. England have improved their NRR, and now they have an important match in front of them. They will take on Namibia in match no. 34 on Saturday (June 15).
This game will be held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. Namibia have been eliminated from the competition, but England should not write them off. They have surprised some big teams in the past. But England need this win to stay alive in the competition. They will come hard and will look to finish this match as soon as possible. In this article, we will talk about the top three player battles, which we will watch during the NAM vs ENG game on Saturday.
Namibia vs England Head to Head Records
This will be a historic moment, as England and Namibia have never played a cricket match in T20I format.
Top Three Player-battle in NAM vs ENG Clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
1. Jos Buttler vs Ruben Trumpelmann
Jos Buttler has been unstoppable in the last few matches for England. He is their biggest player in this format. The English captain is one of the most destructive cricketers in the shorter format. If he gets going, England will be posting a massive total. That is where Namibia need to make sure that they can dismiss Buttler early. Because his wicket can put pressure on the other batters. That’s where the role of Ruben Trumpelmann will be important. The left-arm pacer is in great form, as he has taken five wickets in three games at an economy rate of 7.60. The left-arm pacer brings the ball back into right-hander, where Buttler has struggled in the past.
2. Phil Salt vs David Wiese
Phil Salt is another English batter who is in attacking mode. He showed great form in the IPL 2024 and has carried that into international cricket as well. Salt is a dynamic opener who likes to play his shots irrespective of the conditions, pitch, and opposition. It will become hard to stop him if he gets going. That’s where you need experience, and David Wiese is their most experienced bowler. The all-rounder has dismissed Salt once in T20s in 11 balls. He has a great brain on his shoulder, and he knows what it takes to dismiss a batter.
3. Gerhard Erasmus vs Jofra Archer
Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus has been the best batter for his country in this tournament. He has been brilliant with his all-round skills. He has scored 101 runs with the bat and also taken four wickets with the ball. But his batting will be very important against England. Because he is their most experienced batter and has the experience of playing all across the world in different leagues and even in county cricket. But his challenge will be to face Jofra Archer. The English pacer has looked brilliant since his comeback and is bowling at good speed and accurately. So this will be a big threat for Erasmus and his team.
