When Papua New Guinea plays a wounded Uganda team on Thursday at Providence Stadium in Guyana, they will be hoping to build on their strong showing against the West Indies in the opening game.
PNG, headed by captain Assad Vala, bowled brilliantly to put the hosts, the West Indies, under extreme pressure during a 137-run chase. This nearly gave the hosts a late fright. After losing a few quick wickets, WI needed the combined expertise of Roston Chase and Andre Russell to reach a difficult score.
On Tuesday, Uganda, on the other hand, smashed an Afghanistan unit by 125 runs after being bowled out for 58 while chasing 183.
Uganda, competing in their second R20 World Cup, will be looking to improve on their previous result of winning just one match by defeating PNG.
Papua New Guinea vs Ugand head-to-head record:
The first time Papua New Guinea and Uganda faced each other in the Twenty20 International format was when PNG defeated Uganda by eight wickets in Bulawayo in July 2022 during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
The two teams will play each other for the first time in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday in Guyana. PNG and Uganda will both be eager to win the competition.
Matches Played:1
Papua New Guinea Won: 1
Uganda Won: 0
Matches tied: N/A
Matches with No Result: N/A
Who will win the match?
Papua New Guinea is the favorite to defeat Uganda in this match and record their first tournament victory based on their recent results. They have an advantage in this clash because of their reliable performance and cohesive unit.
With their star players turning in outstanding performances, Papua New Guinea has a good chance of defeating Uganda. The team is the favorite because of their improved gameplay and tenacity, as they look to build on their advantages and secure a much-needed tournament win.
Match Details:
Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Match 9
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6 at 5:00 AM Local Time (07:30 PM IST)
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar Website and App
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