Papua New Guinea will face debutant Uganda in the first match played in Guyana on 6th June 2024. Both teams are coming off with losses in their first matches. Papua New Guinea put on a solid fight against West Indies after posting 136 on the board. They created pressure with disciplined bowling before Russell and Chase chased down the target with 1 over to spare.
On the other hand, Uganda suffered 125 run loss to Afghanistan. They bowled brilliantly after 154 runs as the opening partnership between Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Their batting struggled being bundled out for just 58.
Match Details
Details– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 9, PNG vs Uganda
Venue– Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date and Time– 6th June, 5.00 AM IST
PNG vs Uganda Head-to-Head Record
Papua New Guinea and Uganda faced each other once with PNG winning that match comfortably. Uganda made 160 while PNG chased down the target easily.
It promises to be an exciting contest between these two teams as they played at Providence Stadium, Guyana.
PNG vs Uganda Pitch Report
The previous match at this venue was played between Afghanistan and Uganda. AFG openers put on 154 runs for the opening wicket before Uganda bowlers kept it tight restricting them to just 183. Afghanistan bowlers bundled Uganda out for 58 runs and won the match by 125 runs.
It promises to be an exciting match between two underdog teams in this group. The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and chase down the target.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) vs Uganda (Uga)- Predicted Playing XI
PNG
Tony Ura, Assad Vala (C), Lega Saika, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Charles Amini, Kiplin Dogra, Chad Soper, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, John Kariko.
Uganda
Ronak Patel, Simon Ssezai, Roger Musaka, Riazat Ali Shah, Dinesh Nakrani, Alpesh Ramjani, Robinson Obuya, Brian Musaba (C), Bilal Hassan, Cosmas Kyewuta, Henry Ssenyondo.
PNG vs UGA- Fantasy Teams Selection
Papua New Guinea vs Uganda Small League– Tony Ura, Ronak Patel, Sese Bau (C), Roger Musaka (VC), Charles Amini, Dinesh Nakrani, Chad Soper, Bilal Hassan, Kabua Morea, Cosmas Kyewuta, Alei Nao.
Papua New Guinea vs Uganda Grand League– Asad Vala (C), Simon Ssezai, Lega Saika, Roger Musaka, Hiri Hiri, Brian Musaba (VC), Kiplin Dogra, Robinson Obuya, Alei Nao, Henry Ssenyondo.
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