Dream11: CAN vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Canada tour of Namibia, Match 1

The 1st T20I match of the Canada tour of Namibia will see Canada (CAN) squaring off against Namibia (NAM) at the Wanderers Sports Club in Namibia on Tuesday, March 18.

Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the CAN vs NAM Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.

These two teams recently participated in the ICC CWC League 2 tournament where Canada won 9 of their last 16 matches. Namibia, on the other hand, won 7 of their last 20 matches. Now both the teams will be ready to shine in the shorter format with a lot of all-rounders.

These two teams have played only one head-to-head match. Namibia won that match by 7 wickets.

CAN vs NAM Match Details

The 1st T20I match of the Canada tour of Namibia will be played on March 18 at the Wanderers Sports Club in Namibia. The game is set to take place at 5:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

CAN vs NAM, 1st T20I Match

Date and Time: 18th March 2025, 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Wanderers Sports Club, Namibia

Pitch Report

The pitch at Wanderers Sports Club in Namibia is good for batters. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match in both innings. The last match played at this venue was between the USA and Namibia back in October 2024, where a total of 244 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.

CAN vs NAM Form Guide

CAN - Will be playing their first match

NAM - Will be playing their first match

CAN vs NAM Probable Playing XI

CAN Playing XI

No injury updates

Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton (c), Shreyas Movva (wk), Dilpreet Bajwa, Dilon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Parveen Kumar, Kaleem Sana

NAM Playing XI

No injury updates

Jonathan Smit, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Nikolaas Davin, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Jean-Pierre Kotze, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

CAN vs NAM Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

S Movva

S Movva is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in exceptional form in the recent matches. Z Green is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

G Merwe

G Merwe and N Dhaliwal are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. G Merwe is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He will bat in the top order and also complete his quota of overs. A Johnson is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

J Nicol

J Nicol and H Thaker are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. J Nicol will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. S Zafar is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

B Scholtz

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are B Scholtz and D Heyliger. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. B Scholtz has an exceptional venue record and can take a lot of wickets in today's match. K Sana is another good bowler for today's match.

CAN vs NAM match captain and vice-captain choices

G Merwe

G Merwe is the most crucial pick from Namibia as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match.

J Nicol

J Nicol is one of the most crucial picks from the Namibia squad. He is in top form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match.

5 Must-Picks for CAN vs NAM, 1st T20I Match

B Scholtz

J Nicol

G Merwe

H Thaker

D Heyliger

Canada vs Namibia Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.

Canada vs Namibia Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head

Wicket-keeper: S Movva

Batters: G Merwe, N Dhaliwal, A Johnson

All-rounders: J Smit, J Nicol, H Thaker, S Zafar

Bowlers: B Scholtz, K Sana, D Heyliger

Canada vs Namibia Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League

Wicket-keeper: S Movva

Batters: G Merwe

All-rounders: J Smit, J Nicol, H Thaker, S Zafar, P Singh

Bowlers: B Scholtz, K Sana, D Heyliger, R Trumpelmann

About the author

Ishaan Mahajan is a journalist who covers cricket at Sportskeeda, drawing inspiration from his childhood love for the sport. With an eye for detail, Ishaan serves as a keen fact-checker, providing valuable insights and perspectives on articles. Additionally, Ishaan excels in tracking and publishing trends, enriching the sports journalism experience.

In his spare time, the Amritsar lad enjoys creating fantasy cricket teams and playing mobile games such as Clash of Clans.

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Edited by Yash Singh