West Indies vs PNG Match Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 2

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on June 2 in the West Indies and the US. The hosts West Indies will battle against the PNG Army in their first match of the tournament.

Recently, West Indies outplayed South Africa 3-0 in a T20I series at home. Now, they will look to commence the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 journey with a similar style. Below is a preview of the West Indies vs PNG game.

West Indies vs PNG Date and Venue

The West Indies vs PNG game takes place on Sunday, June 2. The venue of the match is Providence Stadium in Guyana. The match begins at 8 PM (IST) in India.

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West Indies vs PNG Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2024

West Indies

Rovman Powell is the captain of West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. West Indies has won World Cups twice in 2012 and 2016. They are part of Group C in the first round.

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

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Papua New Guinea

Assad Wala leads Papua New Guinea in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. PNG has qualified for the ICC tournament by winning the T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier last year. They defeated Japan, Vanuatu, and the Philippines in the tournament to earn an invitation to the World Cup.

PNG squad: Assad Vala (C), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura

West Indies vs PNG Key Battles

Andre Russell vs Kabua Morea

Andre Russell is a lethal batter who can smash PNG bowlers all over the park. Kabua Morea picked a 5-wicket haul in World Cup qualifiers and is a powerful bowler.

Nicholas Pooran vs Norman Vanua

Nicholas Pooran had wonderful form in the recent series and will be a powerful batter for West Indies. Norman Vanua is an experienced bowler for the side.

Assad Vala vs Alzarri Joseph

Assad Vala is the captain of PNG and showed superb form in the World Cup qualifiers, hitting 181 runs across 6 games. Alzarri Joseph is a powerful pacer for WI and will look to dismiss him.

West Indies vs PNG Key Players

West Indies- Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Andre Russell, and Shimron Heymyer are key batters for West Indies. Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein will be crucial bowlers for the side in the match which will take place at spin-friendly Providence Stadium.

PNG- Assad Vala, Tony Ura, and Charles Amini are powerful batters for Papua New Guinea. Norman Vanua, John Kariko, and Kabua Morea are prominent names in bowling.

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West Indies vs PNG Weather And Pitch Reports

The West Indies vs PNG match has a high chance of rain. According to weather reports, there is 74% chance of rain on Sunday, June 2 in Georgetown City in Guyana at the time of the match.

Conclusion

West Indies is a more powerful team than Papua New Guinea and no one would expect PNG to defeat West Indies. However, West Indies is unaware of PNG's strength as they have only faced them in international cricket once.