WI vs PNG

T20 World Cup, WI vs PNG: Joseph, Russell strike twice as West Indies restrict PNG to 136/8

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:12:00 GMT

West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bowl first against Papua New Guinea in the opening Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium on Sunday.

Papua New Guinea posted 136/8 in their T20 World Cup opener vs West Indies in Georgetown, on Sunday. Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph bagged two-wicket hauls respectively as West Indies dominated in the first innings. Meanwhile, Sese Bau got a half-century, slamming 50 off 43 balls. Although they are two-time world champions, West Indies have dwindled in terms of their performance in ICC tournaments lately. But this time, they look strong and could be set for redemption. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea is weak on paper, compared to the Windies, and also have an aging squad.

Sese Bau falls after fifty as PNG’s slide continues

But with experience, they could spring a surprise or two. Speaking ahead of the match, Windies captain Rovman Powell said, “If Andre Russell rocks up for any international team, you would definitely slot him within the team. That is no surprise to see Andre automatically slot into our team.

PNG score 136/8 in their innings as the co-hosts West Indies put on a strong bowling display 🔥

Can West Indies chase it down?#T20WorldCup | #WIvPNG | 📝: https://t.co/mNlunokyzj pic.twitter.com/M3zPBkCysv
— ICC (@ICC) June 2, 2024

PNG posted 136/8 in their T20 World Cup opener vs WI

He comes with a wealth of experience and the good thing is he comes with additional confidence on the back of good performances in the IPL. We are definitely looking forward to Andre Russell being a significant part of our World Cup and hopefully, he can be a three-time World Cup champion after this.”

Meanwhile, PNG skipper Assad Vala said, “It means a lot to be playing amongst the best 20 teams in the world. We are going into games trying to win. We just don’t want to go out there and play for the sake of playing. As we are here to play the best cricket we can and the brand of cricket we know we can play.”

WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Match

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:11:00 GMT

WI vs PNG Match Preview

West Indies will face PNG in the second game of the T20 World Cup. The game will be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana and will begin at 8:00 PM IST on June 2. West Indies will be among the favourites to win the T20 World Cup in 2024. The hosts have been on fire in the buildup to the tournament, coming off a brilliant series victory over South Africa. It will take a massive effort from PNG to beat the West Indies; however, upsets in T20Is are not uncommon. Even if they play their best cricket, PNG lacks the quality to put this West Indies team to the test.

WI vs PNG Match Details

West Indies vs Papua New Guinea – 2nd Match, T20 World Cup 2024

Venue: Providence Stadium – Providence

Date & Time: 02nd June 2024 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

WI vs PNG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	188
Avg 2nd inn score	176
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

WI vs PNG Pitch Report

The wicket at the Providence Stadium in Guyana will be ideal for cricket. Pacers and spinners will both benefit from some assistance, while batters can score quickly if they get set thanks to the fast outfield and short boundaries.

WI vs PNG Weather Report

The weather forecast for the contest does not look promising, with a 70% chance of rain on match day. The humidity will be 80 percent, and the wind speed will be 15 kilometers per hour.

WI vs PNG Last Five Matches

PNG ( Papua New Guinea )	L L L W W
WI ( West Indies )	W W W W W

WI vs PNG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	WI Won	PNG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	0	0	0	0	0
Last 5	0	0	0	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, warm-up wrap: India vs Bangladesh

WI vs PNG Probable Playing XIs:

Papua New Guinea Probable Playing XIs

Lega Siaka, Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Hiri Hiri, Kabua Morea, Alei Nao, Chad Soper

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell (C) Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

Topmost Picks for WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Papua New Guinea

Tony Ura- Tony Ura would look for some decent performances for his team in the T20 World Cup. He is the leading run scorer for PNG in T20I cricket, with 1618 runs.
Normal Vanua- Vanua is the strike bowler for PNG. He is the leading wicket-taker for his team, with 63 wickets in 55 games and would be eyeing an impressive performance in the mega event.

Top Picks – West Indies

Nicholas Pooran- Pooran has been on fire in T20 cricket for a while now. After a stunning run in IPL, a big performance is expected from him in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Andre Russell- Andre Russell will have a big role to play in the T20 World Cup for West Indies. Russell has form behind him and did exceptionally well in IPL for KKR, making vital contributions with bat and ball.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WI vs PNG Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Kiplin Doriga, Brandon King, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Andre Russell(C), Akeal Hosein, Chad Soper, Alzarri Joseph(VC)

Dream11 Prediction West Indies(WI) vs Papua New Guinea(PNG) with Andre Russell as Captain and Alzarri Joseph as Vice-Captain.

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for WI vs PNG Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(VC), Kiplin Doriga, Brandon King(C), Lega Siaka, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Chad Soper, Alzarri Joseph

Dream11 Prediction West Indies(WI) vs Papua New Guinea(PNG) with Brandon King as Captain and Nicholas Pooran as Vice-Captain.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Andre Russell, Brandon King

Vice-captain – Alzarri Joseph, Nicholas Pooran

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

WI vs PNG Probable Winners:

West Indies are the clear favourites to win. There is a significant difference in quality between the two teams, and any upset appears unlikely. West Indies are a formidable force and one of the favourites to win the title. PNG appears to be in serious trouble, and if the West Indies bat first, they could score 250 or more runs. Back the West Indies for a big win. Considering the team combination, West Indies are expected to win this match.