NAM vs UAE Fantasy Prediction, 128th Match: Namibia vs UAE Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dallas

This match forms part of a tri-series involving Namibia, UAE and hosts USA in Dallas, running from 3 to 13 October, with both sides using this series as part of their ongoing push toward the 2027 World Cup. For those following the NAM vs UAE Fantasy Team, UAE arrive in a difficult position, sitting last on the Cricket World Cup League 2 table with just 8 wins from 28 matches, under new captain Harpreet Singh Bhatia. Gerhard Erasmus continues to lead a Namibia side built around his own outstanding record in this competition.

NAM vs UAE Match Details

Match: Namibia vs UAE
Match No: 128th Match, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27
Date & Time: Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:00 PM local time
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Live Streaming: Crex & FanCode

UAE’s Difficult League 2 Campaign

This is worth stating plainly. UAE have struggled throughout this cycle of the Cricket World Cup League 2 and currently sit bottom of the table with just 8 wins from 28 matches played. Harpreet Singh Bhatia took over the captaincy earlier this year, and this Dallas tri-series, alongside further assignments against the Netherlands and Oman, represents one of UAE’s last chances to improve their position before the qualification window closes.

Recent Form

Namibia have generally been one of the stronger sides in this League 2 cycle, with Gerhard Erasmus among the format’s leading run scorers and wicket takers across the competition’s history.

UAE have struggled across this cycle, reflected in their last place position on the table. Their recent form includes defeats across multiple series as they continue to search for consistency ahead of this series.

NAM vs UAE Squads

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus captains the side, one of the most complete players in Associate cricket, with 2,400 career runs and 58 wickets in this format. Michael van Lingen and Jan Frylinck add further batting depth, and Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz lead the bowling attack.

Full squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Balt, Jack Brassell, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green (wk), Max Heingo, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bernard Scholtz, JJ Smit, Waldo Smith, Louren Steenkamp, Junior Taanyanda, Ruben Trumpelmann, Michael van Lingen.

UAE: Harpreet Singh Bhatia captains the side. Akshdeep Nath and Rahul Chopra add batting experience, and Khuzaima Bin Tanveer offers further allround value.

Full squad: Harpreet Singh Bhatia (c), Aayan Afzal Khan, Adeeb Usmani, Akshdeep Nath, Ali Naseer, Ayaan Misbah, Awais Ali Shah, Basil Hameed, Ibrar Ahmed, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Shahdad, Rahul Chopra, Sohaib Khan, Tanish Suri.

Pitch Report

Specific pitch data for Grand Prairie Stadium in this exact format was not available. The ground also hosted matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup, where conditions were generally seam friendly.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check conditions closer to the toss for an updated picture.

Probable Playing XIs

Namibia (Probable): Michael van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Louren Steenkamp, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell.

UAE (Probable): Ayaan Misbah, Muhammad Shahdad, Harpreet Singh Bhatia (c), Akshdeep Nath, Rahul Chopra, Basil Hameed, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Muhammad Arfan, Ali Naseer, Ibrar Ahmed, Sohaib Khan.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Gerhard Erasmus vs UAE’s bowling attack: Erasmus remains one of the best players in Associate cricket, and his form at the top of the order against a struggling UAE attack could decide this match quickly.

Harpreet Singh Bhatia vs Namibia’s bowling attack: Bhatia leads a UAE side searching for results, and his own form as the new captain matters for the tone of this tri-series.

Ruben Trumpelmann vs UAE’s top order: Trumpelmann’s pace gives Namibia a route to early wickets against a UAE batting order that has struggled for consistency across this League 2 cycle.

NAM vs UAE Fantasy Team

WK: Zane Green, Rahul Chopra

BAT: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Harpreet Singh Bhatia (VC), Michael van Lingen, Akshdeep Nath

ALL: Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit

BOWL: Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer

Erasmus is captain as the standout individual player in the match, with a long record of leading Namibia’s results in this competition. Bhatia is vice captain as UAE’s captain, needing a response after a difficult League 2 campaign.

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Match Prediction

Namibia should have the edge here. They have been one of the more consistent sides across this League 2 cycle, and Gerhard Erasmus gives them a real asset with both bat and ball.

UAE have struggled throughout this cycle and sit bottom of the table, though a new tri-series and a new captain in Harpreet Singh Bhatia offer a fresh chance to find some form.

Namibia are the pick to open this tri-series with a win.

NAM vs UAE Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the NAM vs UAE 128th match today?
A. Namibia are favoured. They have generally been one of the stronger sides across this League 2 cycle, while UAE sit bottom of the table with just 8 wins from 28 matches.

Q. Who captains UAE in this series?
A. Harpreet Singh Bhatia, who took over the captaincy earlier this year.

Q. What is the NAM vs UAE Fantasy prediction for the 128th match?
A. Gerhard Erasmus is the top captaincy pick given his outstanding overall record in this competition. Harpreet Singh Bhatia is the top pick for UAE.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the NAM vs UAE match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.