England’s record win against Oman significantly boosted their NRR from -1.8 to +3.08, putting their Super 8 qualification back in their hands. As long as Australia remains unbeaten, England only needs to defeat the already-eliminated Namibia to advance. After a shaky start with a rain-affected opener against Scotland and a heavy loss to Australia, England delivered a dominant performance against Oman, bowling them out for 47 and chasing it in under 20 balls. Despite Namibia’s earlier Super Over win against Oman, England won’t underestimate Gerhard Erasmus’s side. With a current NRR above Scotland’s 2.16, a win will secure their progress unless Scotland pulls off a surprise victory the next day.
NAM vs ENG: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The wicket in Antigua this World Cup has favored pacers (21 wickets) over spinners (11 wickets). All three games here have been won by chasing sides. With a slight chance of rainfall before the start time, the captain winning the toss should opt to field first to capitalize on the conditions.
NAM vs ENG: Squads
Namibia Squad: Michael van Lingen, Nikolaas Davin, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JP Kotze, Malan Kruger, Tangeni Lungameni, Dylan Leicher, Peter-Daniel Blignaut
England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Chris Jordan, Ben Duckett, Sam Curran, Tom Hartley