On June 6th, Thursday, at 5:30 am, cricket enthusiasts will witness an exciting clash between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Uganda at Providence Stadium.
Papua New Guinea, known for their spirited performances and competitive edge, their recent outings have showcased their potential to challenge more established teams, making them a formidable opponent.
Uganda, on the other hand, has steadily improved and is keen to prove themselves in this match. This match is set to be a showcase of determination and skill from both sides, promising an enthralling contest for cricket fans.
Papua New Guinea gave a commendable performance in their opening match but couldn’t prevent the West Indies from completing the chase. The PNG batters initially struggled to find their rhythm but eventually picked up the pace as the game progressed.
The team faced early setbacks, losing three wickets for just 34 runs. Sese Bau emerged as a savior, scoring a vital 53 off 43 balls with a strike rate of 116.28. Kiplin Doriga also played a significant role, adding 27 runs off 18 balls, striking at 150 from the lower order.
On the bowling side, the pace attack provided some early breakthroughs, giving the team a brief upper hand. Overall, the bowling unit did a respectable job of keeping the opposition’s run rate in check, although they struggled to take wickets at crucial moments.
Assad Vala was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets in his 4 overs at an economy rate of 7. Alei Nao, Chad Soper, and John Kariko each chipped in with a wicket, with economy rates of 4.50, 6.33, and 4.25, respectively.
Papua New Guinea
Hiri Hiri, Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Kabua Morea, Alei Nao, Hila Vare, John Kariko, Jack Gardner, Chad Soper, Semo Kamea.
The Uganda cricket team, guided by head coach Abhay Sharma, has been steadily making its mark in the international T20 arena.
Uganda is captained by Brian Masaba, a dynamic all-rounder who leads by example both on and off the field. Masaba’s leadership has been instrumental in Uganda’s recent successes.
Key players for Uganda include Dinesh Nakrani, known for his hard-hitting batting and useful medium-pace bowling. Nakrani’s all-round abilities provide balance to the team and make him a significant threat to opponents.
In recent T20 matches, Uganda has shown promising signs with notable performances from their players. For example, Simon Ssesazi has been impressive at the top of the order, providing solid starts and building momentum.
Uganda
Roger Mukasa, Simon Ssesazi, Ronak Patel, Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Brian Masaba (C), Alpesh Ramjani, Fred Achelam, Cosmas Kyewuta, Bilal Hassun, Henry Ssenyondo, Juma Miyaji, Kenneth Waiswa, Frank Nsubuga, Riazat Ali Shah
PNG vs UGA : Match Details |
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Match |
Papua New Guinea vs Uganda, 9th Match | Group C | T20 WC 2024 |
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Date |
06/06/2024 (Thursday) |
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Time |
5:30 AM BDT, 5:00 PM IST, 4:30 PM PKT |
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Format |
T20I |
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Venue |
Providence Stadium, Guyana |
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Recent performance |
PNG – L L W W L |
Uganda – W L W W W |
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Live Streaming Details |
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Providence Stadium, Guyana
Providence Stadium, located in Guyana, is known for its generally slow and low pitch, which tends to favor spinners and slow bowlers.
The weather in Guyana can be quite humid and unpredictable. Temperatures are expected to be in the range of 24-30°C (75-86°F), with high humidity levels. Players and teams need to be prepared for possible interruptions due to rain.
Teams batting first in Twenty20 Internationals have been more successful than teams batting second, winning three of the five matches in which they have played.
There is only one match happened between these two teams where PNG won by 8 wickets.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Papua New Guinea has a 55.6% chance of winning.
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