West Indies is all set to take on Papua New Guinea in the second match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup. The match will be played In Providence Cricket Stadium, Guyana at 7:30 pm (PKT) on June 2.
West Indies and Papua New Guinea are playing their first game of this season. In the last five contests, West Indies have won four while Papua New Guinea has won three games.
Providence Stadium pitch:
This pitch of Providence Cricket Stadium is suitable for both fast bowlers and spin. The average score on this pitch is 156.
Teams Overview:
The West Indies have a powerful batting lineup among the all teams participating in this World Cup including Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, and Andre Russell.
They have recently defeated South Africa’s full-strength squad in the three-match T20 series.
On the other hand, Papua New Guinea qualified from the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier last year for the T20 World Cup. Assadollah Vala is leading Papua New Guinea in this World Cup with their best players such as Kabua Morea Charles, Amini, and Tony Ura aiming to make a significant impact.
Key Players:
From the West Indies side, Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell could be dangerous with their bat while Shamar Joseph and Akeal Hosein can make their impact with the ball,
Assadollah Vala can be the best batter for Papua New Guinea against West Indies.
Head to Head:
West Indies and Papua New Guinea are facing off for the first time in the history of the T20 World Cup.
Here are the probable playing XI for both teams:
West Indies playing XI:
Rovman Powell (Captain), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford,
Papua New Guinea playing XI:
Assadollah Vala (Captain), Alei Nao, CJ Amini, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau
Live Streaming:
Live Streaming (On TV)
Pakistan: Ten Sports & PTV Sports
India: Star Sports
UK: Sky Sports
West Indies: ESPN Caribbean
South Africa: SuperSport
Live Streaming (Online)
Pakistan: Tamasha app & Myco app
India & Bangladesh: Disney+Hotstar
UK: Sky Go app
West Indies: ESPN Play Caribbean’s app
USA: Willow TV’s website
South Africa: SuperSport’s app
Australia: Amazon Prime Video
Match Details:
The second match of the ICC T20 World Cup between Papua New Guinea will be played on June 2 in Providence Cricket Stadium, Guyana at 7:30 pm (PKT).
Predictions:
If we look at the explosive batting lineup of the West Indies, they can easily defeat Papua New Guinea.
Probable scenarios:
Scenario 1:
WI won the toss and decided to bat first
Power Play: 50-55 runs
First-inning Total: 167-180
WI won the match
Scenario 2:
WI won the toss and decided to bowl first
Power Play: 30-35 runs
Frist inning total: 125-135
WI won the match