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.
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.
Comments
Post a Comment