Oman will face off against Namibia in the 17th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 on Wednesday, after a difficult leg in Scotland that saw them lose two games and have one washed out due to rain. Namibia, meanwhile, has experienced both a win and a loss in the tournament and will be aiming to improve their results. With the surface producing varied results in previous matches, any score in the range of 240-260 is expected to guarantee a win.
Oman and Namibia will face off in the 17th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 on Wednesday, March 15, at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Muscat, Oman.
Background:
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 is a qualifying tournament for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. It features 14 teams competing in a series of one-day international matches to earn points towards qualification. The top three teams from League 2 will advance to the World Cup Qualifier.
Oman and Namibia are currently ranked 14th and 19th in the ICC ODI rankings, respectively. Oman has won two of its four matches in League 2 so far, while Namibia has won one and lost one.
Match Preview:
Oman will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing leg in Scotland, where they lost two games and had one washed out due to rain. Namibia, meanwhile, will be aiming to improve their results after experiencing both a win and a loss in the tournament.
The surface at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium has produced varied results in previous matches. Therefore, any score in the range of 240-260 is expected to guarantee a win.
Key Players to Watch:
FAQs:
1. What time is the match starting? The match starts at 09:30 AM GMT on Wednesday, March 15.
2. Where can I watch the match? The match will be streamed live on FanCode and Willow TV.
3. What is the predicted weather for the match? The weather forecast for the match is sunny with a temperature of around 27 degrees Celsius.
4. What is the prize money for the tournament? The prize money for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 has not been announced.
5. What are the teams that have already qualified for the World Cup? The teams that have already qualified for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup are:
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