Kamal Ghorui
The match will start at 3:00 PM and could be crucial for the USA, who still have an outside chance of qualifying for the Super 8 stage.
Namibia, on the other hand, are still searching for their first victory in the tournament. They suffered a seven-wicket loss to the Netherlands in their opening match and then went down to the defending champions in their second game. With nothing to lose, Namibia will be looking to play freely and finish their campaign on a positive note.
The USA’s journey has been up and down. They impressed early against India by reducing the defending champions to 77/6, but Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 helped India win by 29 runs. Pakistan then defeated them by 32 runs in their second match. However, Monank Patel’s side made a strong comeback in their third game, registering a massive 93-run victory, their biggest win of the tournament.
In head-to-head meetings, the USA have a clear edge over Namibia, winning both previous encounters. With contrasting campaigns so far, both teams will be eager to secure a win and end the group stage on a high at the iconic Chepauk Stadium.
Squads:
Namibia Squad: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus(c), JJ Smit, Zane Green(w), Malan Kruger, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo, Dylan Leicher, Jack Brassell, Jan Balt, Willem Myburgh
USA Squad: Monank Patel(w/c), Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Ehsan Adil, Saurabh Netravalkar, Andries Gous
