ENG vs NAM | Match Reduced To 11 Overs Per Side, Check Revised Playing Conditions

ENG vs NAM to begin at 1.30 am IST [X]

In a significant development, the much-awaited T20 World Cup clash between England and Namibia is all set to begin at 1.30 am IST (4 PM local time) as the rain has finally eased out in Antigua. 

After waiting for so long and inspecting the outfield multiple times, the match officials decided to start the proceedings. An incessant drizzle has resulted in the loss of eighteen overs as we will witness a shortened affair tonight at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. 

As per the revised playing conditions, it will be an 11-over per side encounter, with toss scheduled at 1.10 am IST. 

The powerplay will comprise three overs, while only one bowler can bowl a maximum of three overs. 

This match holds significant importance for England as they desperately need a win to stay alive in the tournament. Had the game been abandoned, England would've suffered a group-stage elimination as Scotland are placed second to Australia with five points. 

However, as the game will be conducted, the Englishmen must be keen to secure a victory and make the next match a must-win for Scotland. 

ENG vs NAM Toss Update: Jacks & Wood out as NAM invite ENG to bat

Meanwhile, Namibia have won the toss and opted to bowl in their final group-stage face-off against England. The Englishmen have made two bold changes to their playing XI from the previous game, replacing Mark Wood and Will Jacks with Sam Curran and Chris Jordan. 

England's playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c and wk), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Chris Jordan

Namibia's playing XI: Nikolaas Davin, Michael Van Lingen, Jan Frylinck, Jean-Pierre Kotze, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), JJ Smit, Jack Brassell, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann

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