WI vs PNG Match 2 T20 WC 2024 - when and where to watch, venue, most likely playing XIs, full squad details, Pitch Report, Weather and more
After a period of inconsistency West Indies who are the two time champions are aiming to reclaim their former glory. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea enters their second T20I World Cup eager to secure their first win after three losses in 2021.
However, their batting form has been worrying after failing to surpass 140 runs in practice matches. Their challenge doesn't get any easier as they face the formidable Caribbean side known for their explosive batting prowess. The hosts are high on confidence as they defeated Australia in the practice game scoring 257 runs batting first and restricting Aussies to 222 runs only.
Check all the details given below regarding the match:-
WI vs. PNG Match Details
Match: WI vs. PNG, Match 2 of T20 WC 2024
Captains:
Rovman Powell is going to lead West Indies
Assad Vala will lead Papua New Guinea
When: June 2nd 2024, Sunday
Match is going to start at 08:00 p.m.
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana.
Head to head of these two teams: Tomorrow’s match between the two teams is going to be the first face-off between them as they have never faced each other in T20Is before.
Likely playing XI
West Indies:
Rovman Powell (c), Brandon King, John Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Obed McCoy, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie
BENCH : Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, ADS Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, A Athanaze, Fabian Allen, OC McCoy, Hayden Walsh, Matthew Forde
Papua New Guinea:
Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga, Charles Amini, Kabue Moria, Alei Neo, Sema Kamau, Chad Soper, John Kariko
BENCH : Hila Vare, Jack Gardner, Chad Soper, Norman Vanua
Pitch report
At Providence, the pitch is likely to be slow with some early moisture aiding the bowlers' movement. Expect average scores ranging from 160 to 180 runs, given the Windies’ power batting lineup those stats might disappear. Guyana's climate will be hot and humid, with a touch of dew later on. Teams may opt to bowl first, aiming to limit the opposition to a below-average total.
Best players from both of the teams
Best Batsman: Nicholas Pooran
Best Bowler: Andre Russell
Weather forecast for today in Guyana
Maximum temperature: 29°C
Minimum temperature: 25°C
Wind speed: 19km/h
Chances of rain: 70%
Capacity of stadium: 20,000
Prediction to win: West Indies is most likely to win the match
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