West Indies has secured one berth in the Super 8 from Group C, with one place remaining. Afghanistan is the clear favorite to be the second team from this group, and they will have a chance in the following game. They will meet Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Thursday, June 13.
This game will be played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. PNG has lost two consecutive games and is down and out. It will be difficult for them to challenge in-form Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will seek to win this game and advance to the next round.
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea head-to-head record:
This is the first time Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea have played cricket against one another. Both teams will have a thrilling chance to demonstrate their skills and tactics against a fresh foe in this historic contest. The lack of previous experience or head-to-head statistics for either team to rely on will make the game a novel challenge. Cricket fans can anticipate an exciting and tough match as Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea seek to leave a lasting impression in their first-ever meeting.
Matches played: 00
Won by Afghanistan: 00
Won by Papua New Guinea : 00
No Result: 00
Who will win the match?
Afghanistan is the clear favorite over Papua New Guinea in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Here, they have so much experience and have done so well in T20 cricket that they are miles ahead of a Papua New Guinean team that is relatively green. The Afghanistan team is packed with top-notch international players; hence, it is a very strong squad. They are the squad to beat because of their well-balanced lineup of talented batsmen and potent spinners. Afghanistan is anticipated to use their advantages to their advantage and defeat Papua New Guinea with great ease as they get ready for the game.
Match Details:
Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Match 29
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Date & Time: June 14 at 08:30 PM Local Time (06:00 AM IST)
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar Website and App
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