WI vs PNG Live Scorecard and Highlights- West Indies win the match by 5 wickets and one over to spare against Papua New Guinea

WI vs PNG Live Scorecard and Highlights- Post Match comments

Rovman Powell - WI captain: Their plans were simple, and they play some good cricket. It's important to get two points, and that's what we did. It's 10-15 too much (PNG's total). As a bowling group, that's what we want to tighten up. Since I turned captain, 70-80 percent team has been playing together. Starting from the bowling effort, he bowled very well (talking about Chase). And then towards the end, to hold his composure in a pressure game in WC, it's pleasing for us. Weren't up to the straps to the level we want to play. We were at 60-70 percent. Hopefully we can correct that for the second game.

Assad Vala - PNG captain: We knew we missed a trick towards the end. Another 15-20 runs would've been nice. But from the wickets we lost early, to post 136 was a good effort. Yeah, really happy with the way we fought. Got wickets in key moments. It's an opportunity and challenge we look forward to. Want to play our best cricket against the best players. He's been helpful with the wickets and conditions (talking about Phil Simmons).

Player of the Match - Roston Chase: Very pleased to start the tournament with a win and to take the team over the line. I knew that it was hard for the batters coming in, gave myself time and backed my skills. I watched the PNG batters, they took their time and once they got in it was easy to score. I have worked hard, had a preparation camp in Antigua and brought that confidence into the game. We don't want to take any team lightly, they (PNG) are here which means they are deserving, we want to play the same way we would play India or Australia.

WI vs PNG Live Scorecard and Highlights- West Indies win the match by 5 wickets and one over to spare against Papua New Guinea

West Indies get over the line with Russell and Chase attacking at the end. PNG still played very well, only 2000 people play cricket in the entire country of Papua New Guinea so hats off to them to even compete at this stage.

Excellent knock by Russell who is coming into this match on the back on an IPL championship win and the confidence was see. However, It was Chase's knock which was decisive in the end.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- PNG have turned the momentum, King and Pooran dismissed - GAME ON

PNG have got back-to-back wickets and with two new batter at the crease! PNG need another wicket here and they will fancy their chances..

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Brandon King continues from when he left off before the rain break

King and Pooran are making it look simple, Kings has been very attacking and the pair is taking the match away from PNG.

WI: 52/1 in 6 overs

King: 29 

Pooran: 22

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Back with live action

The rain has stopped and the play resumed at the Venue.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Rain Delay!

Unfortunately, it has started to rain at the venue and we have a short delay! The covers are being pulled in..

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Johnson Charles gets out for a duck and PNG are off to a good start

Charles gets out on a duck, PNG off to a good start!! Nicolas Pooran was out too but PNG missed a trick by not sending it upstairs and taking the review. 

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- PNG manage to get to 136/8 in their 20 overs

A solid end to the inning by PNG, excellent batting in the end! Magnificient recovery under the circumstances.

However, West Indies will fancy their chances of getting over the line and chasing this down comfortably.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Bau and Amini have stitched a brilliant partnership and PNG are 94/5 in 15 overs

Russell has finally broken through after a brilliant partnership between Bau and Amini.

Bau has played a fantastic knock today, he has made his country proud and even the fans. Wonderful innings! 

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Assad Vala gets dismissed and PNG are in heaps of trouble here with 54/4 in 9 overs

The West Indian bowlers have pulled things back brilliantly here, they have not allowed the PNG batters to get settled.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Assad Vala induced some life into the scoring rate, PNG are off and running

Brilliant batting by skipper Assad Vala, PNG have managed to increase the run rate and they are now past the 30 runs mark have lost 2 wickets.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Akeal Hosein gets the first breakthough, PNG with a very slow start in the powerplay

Poor start by PNG, they are going no where at the moment. Hoein with his swing early on gets the first breakthrough of the match.

PNG: 10/2 in 3 over

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Comments at toss

PNG Captain, Assad Vala: It looks like a good wicket even though there's been rain around for the last two days. We have the right balance at the moment with a lot of all-rounders. The preparation has been very good, we have been here for over two weeks and are looking forward to the tournament.

West Indies Captain, Rovman Powell: We are going to bowl first. It is a fresh wicket, we will hope to restrict them and then our batters can chase it down. It is going to be the same Providence wicket and it provides us an opportunity to play good cricket. I am excited and the team is excited to win a home WC, it is something we are looking forward to and hopefully, we can deliver. We have two all-rounders and three spinners.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Playing XIs

Papua New Guinea (Playing XI): Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala(c), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Charles Amini, Kiplin Doriga(w), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Kabua Morea, John Kariko.

West Indies (Playing XI): Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- TOSS

TOSS: West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Papua New Guinea (Team News)

Papua New Guinea (PNG) might seem an easy challenger on paper. However, given the West Indies' unpredictable nature, a slip-up wouldn't be entirely surprising. PNG brings an ageing squad but one that is not inexperienced on the big stage.

While PNG is keen to assert its dominance over the other Associate team in the group, Uganda, they have nothing to lose in their attempts to pressure the three Full Members.

A loss to PNG could jeopardize West Indies' chances of advancing to the next round. Most of their players are coming off a hectic IPL schedule, which, while beneficial in terms of experience, requires quick adaptation to the slower home conditions.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Head-to-Head stats

The two teams have never played a T20I against each other, this will be their first time facing each other.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Squads

West Indies squad

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles(w), Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope, Obed McCoy, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph

Papua New Guinea squad

Papua New Guinea Squad: Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala(c), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga(w), Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Charles Amini, Norman Vanua

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Pitch Report

Pitch Report: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Expect a a slowish surface at this venue throughout the tournament, the highest total posted at the venue in international cricket in the last 13 years has been 169 for 5. There is a possibility of passing showers and some cloud cover. But will mostly remain sunny and we are likely to have a full game.

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WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer/Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Moite, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph/Akeal Hosein

Papua New Guinea Probable XI: Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala, Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea.

WI vs PNG Live Score and Updates- T20 World Cup 2024, Match 2

Welcome to Cricket Addictor's live blog of the 2nd match of the T20 World Cup 2024, played between co-hosts West Indies and Papua New Guinea. This game promises to be filled with entertainment, action and drama.

Stay tuned for all the live updates!