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New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Match 39 Preview and Key Insights

The decisive match between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG) is set to be held at Tarouba, Trinidad's Brian Lara Stadium on Monday, June 17. Despite both teams being unable to advance to the knockout rounds, this match is expected to be thrilling. New Zealand has won one match while PNG is yet to have a victory in the three matches that has been played so far. Within this blog post, you will find insights on the pitch report, key players worth observing, head-to-head statistics, and other important discussions concerning New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Match Details

Match: NZ vs PNG, 39th Match, Group C, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024

Date: Monday, June 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad


Head-to-Head
In international cricket, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have not yet played one another.


Pitch Report

At Brian Lara Stadium, the pitch has shown to be dependable, providing an even playing field for teams that bat and bowl. The average first innings score in the last five T20 matches at this venue is 137. Captains who win the coin toss might opt to field first to capitalize on any conditions that could benefit their bowlers and then set a target for the opposing team.


Weather Forecast
With an 80% likelihood of rain and thunderstorms expected in the morning, the weather unfortunately can play spoilsport. Rain has canceled many matches in this tournament so far, and this one could be no exception. To ensure a complete game, fans will be hoping the weather holds off.


Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand:

Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (C), DJ Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

 

Papua New Guinea:

Tony Ura, Assad Vala (C), Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Norman Vanua, Alei Nao, John Kariko, Semo Kamea


Players to Watch

Trent Boult (New Zealand):

Trent Boult, hailing from New Zealand, has emerged as a standout player to watch. With an impressive record of seven wickets at an economy rate of 3.8 and an average of 6.4, Boult's form has been exceptional. Notably, he delivered remarkable performances in his last two matches, notably a 4-1-7-2 effort against Uganda. Considering Papua New Guinea's struggles against left-arm pacers, Boult could once again prove to be the key player for the New Zealand team.


Kiplin Doriga (PNG):

Kiplin Doriga who currently playing for Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been impressive throughout the tournament scoring a total of sixty six runs till now. He was more determined in the match against Afghanistan where he scored 27 runs in the match. PNG will have to heavily depend on him for some solidity against what will surely be a formidable New Zealand showed.

 

Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Canada Match 33 Preview and Key Insights


Conclusion

New Zealand and PNG are out of contention for the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals, but they have a chance to make the finale a memorable contest in this match. New Zealand will be hoping to end on a high note and get some form of momentum going into the final game while PNG will be eager to get a win under their belts and not end the tournament without a single win. Despite the likely threat of rain interruption, this match looks set to be interesting given the intriguing individual clashes.

 

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