Green Windhoek Jets will be locking horns against Naankuse Lions in the first match of the Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise 2024 at the United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek on 15th November at 12:45 PM IST.
Get the best GWJ vs NL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise 2024. Expert analysis and more.
GWJ vs NL Match Preview:
The Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise 2024 kicks off on November 15, 2024, with an exciting encounter between Green Windhoek Jets and Naankuse Lions at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. A total of 4 teams will vie for the top honors in this tournament, with 12 matches scheduled to take place.
In the opening game, Green Windhoek Jets, led by Gerhard Erasmus, will lock horns with Naankuse Lions, spearheaded by Faf Du Plessis. The Jets boast a strong batting lineup, featuring Hanro Badenhorst, Henre Oppermann, and Dylan Leicher, alongside the explosive Zane Green behind the stumps.
On the other hand, Naankuse Lions have assembled a formidable squad, with Shaun Fouche, Erik Lintvelt, and JJ Smit complementing Du Plessis’s experience. Lohan Louwrens’s glovesmanship and Samson Chivi’s bowling prowess add depth to the Lions’ lineup.
Both teams have evenly matched squads, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. Historically, this being the inaugural season of the Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise, there are no prior head-to-head records between the teams.
A captivating start to the tournament is anticipated as these two heavyweights face off in the opening game.
GWJ vs NL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Green Windhoek Jets |
0 |
Naankuse Lions |
0 |
GWJ vs NL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
30°C |
Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
165 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Poor |
Winning % |
35% |
GWJ vs NL Playing 11s (Predicted):
Green Windhoek Jets Playing 11: Hanro Badenhorst, Henre Oppermann, Gerhard Erasmus, Dylan Leicher, Karl Birkenstock, Janko Engelbrecht, Ramon Wilmot, Zane Green (Wk), Fungayi Hlupo, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Mauritius Ngupita
Naankuse Lions Playing 11: Faf Du Plessis, Shaun Fouche, Erik Lintvelt, Gerhard Van Rensburg, JJ Smit, Luca Micillo, Hendrik Pieters, Lohan Louwrens (Wk), Samson Chivi, Michael Muller, Douglas Truter
GWJ vs NL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
Player |
Players Stats (last match) |
Shaun Fouche |
NA |
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus |
NA |
Gerhard Janse-Rensburg |
NA |
Jonathan Smit |
NA |
Hot Picks for GWJ vs NL Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus |
Jonathan Smit |
Top Picks:
Shaun Fouche |
Gerhard Janse-Rensburg |
Budget Picks:
Tawanda Sithole |
Karl Birkenstock |
GWJ vs NL Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise 2024 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus & Jonathan Smit |
Vice-Captain |
Gerhard Janse Rensburg & Shaun Fouche |
GWJ vs NL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Zane Green
- Batsmen – Jonathan Smit, Hanro Badenhorst, Gerhard Janse-Rensburg (vc)
- All-rounders – Gerhard Merwe Erasmus (c), Shaun Fouche, Ramon Wilmot
- Bowlers – Tangeni Lungameni, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Fungayi Hlupo Jr, Tawande Sithole
GWJ vs NL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Zane Green
- Batsmen – Jonathan Smit (c), Hanro Badenhorst, Gerhard Janse-Rensburg
- All-rounders – Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Shaun Fouche (vc), Kari Birkenstock
- Bowlers – Tangeni Lungameni, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Fungayi Hlupo Jr, Jack Brassell
GWJ vs NL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Luca Micillo |
6.0 credits |
NA |
Dylan Leicher |
7.0 credits |
NA |
GWJ vs NL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Namibia Castle Lite T20 Franchise 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Jonathan Smit |
Punt Picks |
Jack Brasell and Kari Birkenstock |
Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |