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USA and Namibia clash in Dallas for another crucial clash in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament and it is expected to be a thrilling affair as regards a self-assured playing group against a motivated Namibia outfit aiming at climbing up the ladder. The match will begin at 8:30 PM IST at Grand Prairie Stadium, on October 7. 

USA have had a fine season and are in a good place in League 2 while Namibia are in fifth place at the table and must take advantage of points whenever they can in the remainder of the season. But this disparity doesn't always make a night easy for the home side, either. Namibia boast experienced players across their line-up and they know the value of winning games against teams of their close peers in the table. 

USA therefore must come up with the same intensity as they played against UAE in their previous match. Chasing 6 wickets in hand and 331 to go, the Americans displayed some palpable brilliance in that game. That outcome has left fans excited which will make it all the more important for Namibia not to come with a competitive visit to the USA, again. These Reddy Anna guides give you a deep understanding of the match.

USA Batting Threat 

This game will be primarily a playoff for USA's batting. The last time they played UAE, they were a real form of themselves when the team were able to get key players involved. USA mounted a confident reply with Milind Kumar hitting a marvelous unbeaten 116 from 84 balls after UAE scored 330. Nestler of National Cricket Academy, Shubham Ranjane, also netted 57 runs in the defence of 361 before the umpire gave the toss. 

Milind's performance was very good as he scored quickly. He did a fine job of regular boundaries (which he has always done) and he kept the needed run rate in check despite the increased pressure. Namibia will most definitely have a solution for him, but USA obviously have other batters to handle if they can't divide up the batter. 

Experience in both features and simple, all-round options is also built into the side as well, such that a player could not carry the entire innings on behalf of the American side. What will be important for the USA is not allowing themselves to get too far to the death in the middle overs. 

Their side might be able to finish the game well if they have another six or seven wickets and 15 overs still to play. Namibia need, therefore, to break through early, rather than just holding the run rate.

Namibia Winning Team

Namibia will have all the reason to believe that they can stand up to the USA. They have a team full of players who have played for years in international cricket and have played in pressure games. The most iconic name among them is probably of the Creator of WOW, Gerhard Erasmus. 

He can make any innings comfortable, and add his off-spin qualities when it is needed. Jan Frylinck also gives them all round ability, and is now Namibia's top run scorer in the League 2 campaign, while Bernard Scholtz is the leader of the wickets chart. Ruben Trumpelmann is another worrying threat. Being able to attack with the new ball with his left arm can be an issue, especially if he gets movement early in the Innings. 

Namibia almost certainly need one of their big guns to get a strong delivery in order to beat the USA. Early wickets from Trumpelmann and a fifty from Erasmus, or Frylinck, could make the Netherlands a real threat. The plucky Namibian side have also been encouragingly sound in their ODI performances recently. They have clinched two of their three games at League 2 with the final showing against UAE being played in the rain and resulting in a draw. Now they have the task of putting it all together with the USA at home.

What might Make or Break the Game?

Opening innings may make all the difference in both games. The aim of the game is for Namibia to establish a solid foundation without being reckless. USA have experienced bowlers like Saurabh Netravalkar who is the leading bowler for the American side in the League 2 with 44 wickets and plays in the bowlers group currently according to the recent statistics. 

To lose early wickets to just two or three, will leave Namibia under some pressure in the middle order to rebuild. But hold on, if they get to the halfway point with seven or eight wickets - they have sufficient strength to try to chip away at a competitive score. The USA is no exception to this rule. This is not an opportunity for Namibia bowlers to allow Milind Kumar and other USA batters the opportunity to score easily. 

Let's now consider Grand Prairie Stadium averages: average (110) long-term, average (249) first-innings ODI score, and average (183) second-innings ODI score (recent match analysis). Those figures may indicate that batting second does have an advantage, but in recent times, a top bat with an impressive tally has proven to be a viable option when going to bat first. The ball toss may therefore play some part in the strategy decided upon, but it isn't the deciding factor. Reddy Anna Book  is a website in a larger online landscape of sporting news and live gaming for mobile technology and digital entertainment.

Conclusion : USA Have the Edge

Considering the recent form, squad balance, venue and a highly confident side, my team USA has proven that they are the ones to beat this match. The home side have an advantage of playing the ball amid a chasing goal chase of 331 against UAE and also have the added confidence of Milind Kumar who is unbeaten against to reach his century. 

Namibia do not lack a variety of players to make the game competitive, mostly the trio of Erasmus, Frylinck and Scholtz and Trumpelmann, but need some of these to perform at their best on the same day. Another plus for the USA is that they are playing in familiar surroundings and are a squad that has proved they are able to deal with pressure and can go big at the end of the day. 

My guess is the USA will beat Namibia, but not as much as the score cards may indicate and it will be tight in the middle. Prediction: USA 60–65%, Namibia 35–40%. Off the bat, Milind Kumar is the player to watch out or else, Saurabh Netravalkar can be the major threat for the hosts. For Namibia, Gerhard Erasmus remains the player most capable of changing the game. 

If he bats deep into the innings, Namibia could push USA all the way. However, if USA's top order gets through the first 15 overs and their bowlers strike regularly, the hosts should have enough quality to secure another important League 2 victory in Dallas. If you are checking on the cricket updates using Reddy Anna ID, you might get updates very fast.