West Indies vs PNG Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today Match 2? ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Published - 02 Jun 2024, 11:52 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:12 AM
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The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 fever has begun and it is West Indies and Papua New Guinea who will lock horns in the second encounter of the tournament.
The venue of the West Indies vs PNG game is Providence Stadium in Guyana. West Indies and PNG face each other for the first time in a T20I game. Below is the preview for the match.
West Indies vs PNG Team Analysis
West Indies
Rovman Powell is the skipper of the West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They are the hosts of the tournament. They are part of Group C. They will clash with PNG, Uganda, and New Zealand in the group stage.
Papua New Guinea
Assad Vala is the captain of Papua New Guinea in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Jack Gardener and John Kariko are key batters for the side. Kabua Morea and Alei Neo are key bowlers. They will face West Indies, Uganda, and New Zealand in the group stage.
West Indies vs PNG Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The match takes place at Providence Stadium in Guyana which is considered a low-scoring ground in T20Is. Bowlers enjoy a good advantage as it turns slow.
Form and Fitness
All the players from both sides are available for the match. There are no cases of any injuries from both sides.
Tactical Acumen
West Indies- West Indies has the home advantage in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They also have a much stronger and experienced squad than PNG.
Papua New Guinea - Being an associate nation, PNG is a very weak team in international cricket. However, their only advantage is West Indies would be unaware of their strengths and weaknesses.
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West Indies vs PNG Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today Match 2? ICC T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies vs PNG Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| West Indies | 220-240 | 200-220 |
| PNG | 160-180 | 130-150 |
Players to perform prediction
West Indies- Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, and Andre Russell are key members of the side. Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, and Gudakesh Motie are key bowlers for the team.
Papua New Guinea - Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, and Lega Siaka are among the top batters for the side. Alie Neo, Chad Soper, and Hiri Hiri are key names in bowling.
West Indies vs PNG Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for West Indies in the match: Rovman Powell or Nicholas Pooran
Who will score the most runs for PNG in the match: Assad Valla or John Kariko
West Indies vs PNG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for the West Indies in the match: Akeal Hosein or Gudakesh Motie
Who will pick the most wickets for PNG in the match: Norman Vanua or Kabua Morea
Who will win the Match?
West Indies will win the match. Although West Indies failed to qualify for the ODI World Cup last year, they are a strong side when it comes to T20Is. PNG cannot outplay them in the game.
Conclusion
West Indies will face PNG in their first game. With the home advantage and two World Cup titles, the hosts are one of the favorites to win the title. West Indies have dominated the opposition on home soil and they will be ready to outplay them.
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