Namibia (NAM) will face Canada (CAN) in the second T20I of the 5-match series on March 19, 2025, at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. After the first match was washed out due to rain, both teams are eager to take the lead in this exciting series. Namibia has the home advantage, while Canada is looking to bounce back after their recent ODI loss against the hosts.
Match Details – NAM vs CAN | Canada Tour of Namibia, 2025
| Match | Namibia vs Canada |
|---|---|
| Competition | Canada Tour of Namibia 2025 |
| Date & Time | March 19, 2025, 05:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek |
| Live Streaming | FanCode App/Web |
| Live Score | NAM vs CAN Live Score |
NAM vs CAN Toss Prediction
The toss plays a crucial role in deciding match outcomes at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Based on recent trends and match conditions, the team winning the toss is expected to choose to chase since defending totals has been challenging on this pitch.
Toss Prediction: Canada to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
NAM vs CAN Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Namibia and Canada have faced each other in three T20 matches, with Namibia leading the battle.
| Matches Played | Namibia Wins | Canada Wins |
| 3 | 2 | 1 |
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NAM vs CAN Team Analysis
Namibia (NAM) Preview
Namibia has a well-balanced T20I squad with experienced batters and a strong bowling attack. Captain Gerhard Erasmus is their key all-rounder, while Jean Kotze is their most reliable batter. Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz are expected to lead the bowling unit and trouble Canadian batters.
Key Players for NAM:
- Jean Kotze – 780 T20I runs, top-order batter
- Gerhard Erasmus – All-rounder and captain
- Jan Frylinck – Middle-order batter and handy bowler
- Bernard Scholtz – Left-arm spinner
Canada (CAN) Preview
Canada has shown promise but lacks consistency in crucial games. Their top batter Navneet Dhaliwal has been in good form, while Nicholas Kirton provides stability in the middle order. In bowling, Shahid Ahmadzai and Kaleem Sana are expected to be key players in restricting Namibia’s scoring.
Key Players for CAN:
- Navneet Dhaliwal – 977 T20I runs, key opener
- Nicholas Kirton – 564 T20I runs, middle-order batter
- Shahid Ahmadzai & Kaleem Sana – Took 4 wickets each in the last match
- Dilpreet Bajwa – Rising all-rounder
NAM vs CAN Probable Playing XIs
Namibia (NAM) Predicted XI:
- JJ Smit
- Malan Kruger
- Zane Green (WK)
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Nikolaas Davin
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ben Shikongo
- JP Kotze
- Jan Frylinck
- Gerhard Erasmus (C)
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Canada (CAN) Predicted XI:
- Yuvraj Samra
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Pargat Singh
- Harsh Thaker
- Nicholas Kirton (C)
- Shreyas Movva (WK)
- Dilpreet Bajwa
- Dilon Heyliger
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Parveen Kumar
- Kaleem Sana
NAM vs CAN Pitch Report & Weather
Pitch Analysis – Namibia Cricket Ground
- Pitch Type: Balanced surface
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160
- Pace vs Spin: Pacers dominate early, while spinners get assistance later
- Chasing Difficulty: The pitch slows down in the second innings, making chasing tricky
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 20°C
- Humidity: 80-85%
- Wind Speed: 20 km/h
- Rain Probability: 75% (Maximum chance of rain)
NAM vs CAN Match Prediction & Winning Chances
Namibia has the home advantage and a more balanced team, but Canada’s bowling attack can pose a challenge. Considering recent form, Namibia is the stronger side, especially in home conditions.
Winning Prediction:
- If Namibia bats first: Expected Score – 170-190 runs (Namibia to win by 15-25 runs)
- If Canada bats first: Expected Score – 140-160 runs (Namibia to win by 5 wickets)
Final Prediction: Namibia to win today’s match.
