Pakistan will be aiming to maintain their remarkable unbeaten run against Namibia on Tuesday, November 2 and make it to the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup 2021. The match will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It will start at 07:30 PM (IST).
Pakistan have tightened their grip on the Group 2 standings with three wins from three matches so far. They want to make it four in a row and officially make it to the semi-finals of the marquee event. The Men in Green sit in the Group 2 standings with six points to their name and a net-run-rate of 0.638. They would be keen to rectify that situation with a win against Namibia.
Namibia, on the other hand, have been impressed with their T20 World Cup campaign so far. After scoring two consecutive victories against Netherlands and Ireland in Group A, Round 1 matches, they won their first Group 2, Super 12 match against Scotland by four wickets. The debutants, however, could not maintain the momentum and lost to Afghanistan by 62 runs on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi, Pitch Report:
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium will host the maximum number of matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. Meanwhile, it has become a bit difficult to bat on the surface and the captain would like to chase after winning the toss, with a good total of 160. Location. The batsmen should be able to score some easy runs in the power play as getting swing on this pitch will be a tough task. As the day progresses, the pitch is expected to slow down and dew will also play an important role as the upcoming matches take place in the evening.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Records (T20):
Total matches played: 56
Matches won by batting first: 24
Matches Won Bowling Second: 32
Average first innings score: 140
Average second innings score: 128
Highest total: 225/7 (20 overs) Ireland v Afghanistan
Minimum Score: 87/10 (18.3 ov) Hong Kong v Oman
Chasing Highest Score: 166/4 (19 overs) by Namibia vs Netherlands
Minimum score defended: 129/6 (20 overs) by England vs Pakistan
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