RE vs KAR: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for Karnataka Tour of Namibia, Match 1

Richelieu Eagles will host Karnataka in the 5 matches One Dayers which is starting from June 2nd and will be played till the 11th of June. Richelieu Eagles mainly consist of Namibia National team players whereas Karnataka are filled with a group of youngsters. United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek will host the entire series.

Match Details:

Richelieu Eagles vs Karnataka, Match 1

Venue: United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

Date & Time: June 2nd, at 1:00 PM IST and 9:30 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for RE vs KAR, Match 1?

The pacers can extract a good amount of pace out of the surface and it always gets better for batting in the second half. Bowling first looks like a good option.

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“We are proud to host the Karnataka State team in Namibia. We are looking forward to not only competing on the cricket field but also showcasing some of the best Namibian treasures.” – Johan Muller, Cricket Namibia CEO https://t.co/qQclIFaW3q

— Official Cricket Namibia (@CricketNamibia1) May 30, 2023

Recent form:

Richelieu Eagles: Won Lost Won Won Lost

Karnataka: Lost Won Won Won Won

RE vs KAR, Match 1 Probable Winners:

Karnataka are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for RE vs KAR, Match 1?

Richelieu Eagles

Zane Green (wk), Stephen Baard, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus (c), Michael van Lingen, Michau du-Preez, Jan Frylinck, Helao-Pikkie YaFrance, Karl Birkenstock, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Tangi Nuuyoma

Karnataka

LR Chethan, Ravikumar Samarth (c), Nikin Jose, Vishal Onat / Lochan Appanna, KV Siddharth, Kishan Bidare, Kruthik Krishna (wk), Manoj Bhandage, Shubang Hegde, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar

Karnataka Cricket Team getting ready for the #CastleLite Series starting on Friday 09h30 at Trustco United Cricket Club. pic.twitter.com/F8b0sQspNW

— Official Cricket Namibia (@CricketNamibia1) May 31, 2023

Injury Updates:

As of now the players from both squads are completely fit. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for RE vs KAR, Match 1?

Top Pick – Batter

Nikin Jose has the right temperament to sustain at the highest level and possesses a sound technique with the bat. The 22-year-old batter hails from Mysore made the most of the opportunity in his debut season, scoring 547 runs and 447 runs in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare respectively.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Manoj Bhandage gives more balance to the inexperienced Karnataka side with his all-round abilities. In his 10 List A matches, he has scored 143 runs at an average of 23.83 and picked up 5 wickets.

Top Pick – Bowler

Bernard Scholtz is a 32-year-old left-arm spinner who has played 41 ODIs for Namibia and has picked up 56 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 22.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

LR Chethan represented Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season. He leads Coles Cricket Club in the ongoing KSCA Group 1 -1 Division League, Bangalore Zone, and has scored 278 runs in 4 matches with the highest score of 216.

X-Factor:

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus has a good amount of experience in the limited-overs format at the highest level. In 40 ODIs, he has scored 1593 runs at an average of 45.51 and also picked up 20 wickets.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for RE vs KAR, Match 1?

1. LR Chethan, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Michael van Lingen (vc), Nikin Jose (c), Ravikumar Samarth, Kishan Bidare, Manoj Bhandage, Karl Birkenstock, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Bernard Scholtz

2. Michau du-Preez, LR Chethan (c), Nikin Jose, Ravikumar Samarth (vc), Michael van Lingen, KV Siddharth, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Shubang Hegde, Helao-Pikkie YaFrance, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Ben Shikongo

Pre-Match Analysis:

Richelieu Eagles include most of the Namibian National stars that led by experienced Gerhard Merwe Erasmus. They are gradually making progress at the International level although they failed to qualify for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. In the meantime, they don’t want to sit quietly and organized the 5 matches One Day series to gain more match experience. Stephen Baard, Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, and Jan Frylinck are the notable players in the line-up.

Karnataka mainly constitutes of young blood led by Ravikumar Samarth who has represented India A. The side also comprises Nikin Jose, Vishal Onat, KV Siddharth, and Vidwath Kaverappa who all represented Karnataka in First-Class Cricket. The main attraction will be Vyshak Vijaykumar who featured for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recently concluded IPL. They also get services from promising players LR Chethan, Kishan Bidare, Kruthik Krishna, and Lochan Appanna. It’s a good exposure for the talented youngsters in the squad as this will be the first major overseas tour for most of them.