SA vs NAM 3rd ODI pitch and weather report [Source- Cricket Namibia]
South Africa and Namibia cricket teams will be taking on each other in the third and final ODI of their three-match series on Sunday, September 13. The match will be hosted by the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek
The visiting South African group won the first two ODIs with convincing margins to seal the three-match series with a game to spare.
South Africa vs Namibia 3rd ODI Preview
South Africa won the first ODI of the series earlier this week in Windhoek by 99 runs (DLS method). Debutant Jordan Hermann bludgeoned 150 runs off just 126 balls to notch up a huge world record of scoring most runs in the first match of his career, equaling fellow Proteas star Matthew Breetzke.
Prenelan Subrayen also picked up four wickets in the game to compound Namibia’s troubles later in the day.
For Namibia, captain Gerhard Erasmus has emerged as their most successful batter of the series so far with 89 runs to his name from two innings at an average of 44.50. With the ball, fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann has picked up the highest number of wickets from either side with six scalps at an impressive average of 20.83.
As we head into the SA vs NAM 3rd ODI, here is a look at the Windhoek Cricket Stadium pitch report and weather report.
Windhoek Cricket Stadium pitch report for SA vs NAM 3rd ODI
Criterion
Data
Matches played
7
Matches won batting 1st
3
Matches won bowling 1st
3
Tied/NR
0/1
Average score batting 1st
278.57
Average score batting 2nd
197.83
Average runs per over
5.33
% of wickets by pacers
71.72
% of wickets by spinners
28.28
(Windhoek Cricket Stadium ground stats in ODIs)
The Windhoek Cricket Stadium pitch report for SA vs NAM 3rd ODI indicates that the conditions offer much assistance for fast bowlers through seam movement and extra bounce, especially early in the game. Fast bowlers have already enjoyed more success at the venue in comparison to spinners.
While pacemen can threaten with the new ball, spinners will be expected to come into play in the latter half of the game. The surface will also flatten up later in the innings to provide considerable assistance to batters.
Toss will not play that big of a factor, considering chasing teams have enjoyed just as much success here as teams batting first.
Windhoek weather report for SA vs NAM 3rd ODI
Criterion
Data
Temperature (in degrees celsius)
27
Wind
NW 19 km/h
Cloud Cover
23%
Probability of precipitation
1%
(Windhoek weather forecast for SA vs NAM 3rd ODI, source- AccuWeather)
The Windhoek weather report for SA vs NAM 3rd ODI predicts uneven conditions at the venue during match time.
For starters, the probability of precipitation is just one percent in the morning, but the same probability is expected to increase to 25 percent in the afternoon. While fans can expect an uninterrupted first innings, the second innings will likely be impacted by rains at the venue, as per the weather forecast.
The temperature will also range around 26° in the morning, and it is expected to gradually increase to 29° as the day goes by.
Conclusion
With rains threatening to impact the second half of the game, the SA vs NAM 3rd ODI might turn out to be a truncated affair between the two sides.
With series already in South Africa’s pocket, Namibia will be aiming to salvage some pride and finish their home international season on a high.