AFG vs PNG Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 29? ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Published - 13 Jun 2024, 02:52 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:13 AM
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The AFG vs PNG T20 World Cup match will be played in Trinidad on Friday, June 14 from 8.30 pm local time in Trinidad. This is the third game for the two teams.
AFG vs PNG Team Analysis
Afghanistan
Afghanistan have won their first two games by big margins. They have another opportunity to win by a big margin against PNG. Three wins for Afghanistan will surely take them closer to Super 8 qualification. The team looks a well-oiled machine in this tournament so far with their batters in good form and the bowlers also looking good.
Papua New Guinea
PNG has lost their first two games. They now have two more tough games against Afghanistan and New Zealand. They challenged the Windie to defend 137 but could not win the match. Against Uganda, they were blown away. They can take this game and this tournament as a learning curve to better their game in the future.
AFG vs PNG Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The pitch in Trinidad is a good one for batting. So far seven games have been played at this venue with three matches won by the team batting first and four games by team chasing. The average first innings total at this venue is around 160 which will be a good total if it is posted. PNG lost both their previous game against West Indies chasing. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have won both their games batting first.
Form and Fitness
There are no fitness concerns with either team. On current form, Afghanistan is flying high with two back-to-back big wins. PNG are looking for some inspiration to pull at least one win and end the tournament on a high.
Tactical Acumen
Rashid Khan is the captain of the Afghanistan team. He has led his team beautifully and has made all the right calls as captain. PNG skipper Assad Vala will be tested as the skipper of the side.
AFG vs PNG Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| Afghanistan | 180-200 | 120-140 |
| PNG | 100-120 | 120-140 |
Recent Venue Records (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad)
STATS - T20
Total matches 7
Matches won batting first 3
Matches won bowling first 4
Average 1st Inns scores 161
Average 2nd Inns scores 140
Highest total recorded 267/3 (20 Ov) by ENG vs WI
Lowest total recorded 132/10 (19.3 Ov) by ENG vs WI
Highest score chased 156/7 (19.5 Ov) by RSAW vs WIW
Lowest score defended 149/6 (20 Ov) by WI vs IND
Who Will Score Most Runs For Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz / Ibrahim Zadran
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Afghanistan: Rashid Khan / Fazalhaq Farooqi
Who Will Score Most Runs For PNG: Assad Vala / Sese Bau
Who Will Take Most Wickets For PNG: Norman Vanua / Alei Nao
AFG vs PNG Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 29? ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan is the better of the two teams by leaps and bounds. They will look to have a big win to almost confirm their Super 8 qualification.
Conclusion
A big win for Afghanistan will lessen the chances of New Zealand's qualification for the Super 8s as they are way behind on the NRR after the 75-run loss to Afghanistan.
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