T20 World Cup 2024 PNG vs UGA: Match 9 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

PNG vs UGA, T20 World Cup 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 9 [AP Photos]

Papua New Guinea (PNG) will face Uganda (UGA) in the ninth match of the T20 World Cup 2024. This match will be played at Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 6 at 6:00 AM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

PNG vs UGA Head-to-Head Stats

Papua New Guinea and Uganda have faced each other in only one T20I match in 2022. PNG won that match by eight wickets.

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PNG vs UGA Pitch Report

The wicket at Providence Stadium has already seen two games in this tournament. We saw the team setting the target in both games, enjoying the better batting conditions. In the second innings of the matches, the wicket seemed to have slowed down, and stroke-making was not easy. So, the spinners will play a big role in this game, and the batters from the team batting first could be beneficial choices.

Providence Stadium Ground Stats (T20 World Cup 2024)

Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average score batting first: 160
Average score batting second: 98
Highest total recorded: 183/5 by Afghanistan vs Uganda
Lowest total recorded: 58/10 by Uganda vs Afghanistan

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• Spinners will play an important role in the game. If PNG bats first, keep more of their spinners on the team. 
• If PNG are getting to bat first in the game, then impactful batters from their team will be good options. If they are chasing, select more PNG batters from their top order.

PNG vs UGA Fantasy Cricket Tips

Papua New Guinea is expected to win this game. Therefore, selecting more players from the PNG team might be the most rewarding option. 

PNG vs UGA Winner Prediction

Papua New Guinea and Uganda have played one match each in their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Considering their performances in those matches, we can expect PNG to pick up their first T20 World Cup victory.

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PNG vs UGA Top Player Picks

Assad Vala (PNG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 21 Runs and 2 Wickets in 1 Match
• The PNG skipper looked in good touch with the bat in the first game against West Indies. Though Assad Vala did not make a big score, he looked competent during his stay in the crease. Vala also contributed with the ball for his team picking up two wickets. Vala looks valuable and is one of the safest fantasy choices for this game.

Sese Bau (PNG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 50 Runs in 1 Match
• This middle-order batter provided solidity to the PNG batting in the match against West Indies. He scored a well-compiled half-century and has gained good form. Sese Bau will be a preference for many fantasy users and, hence, will be one of the must-picks for the game.

Alei Nao (PNG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 1 Wicket in 1 Match with an economy rate of 4.50
• The medium pacer looked good in the couple of overs he bowled with the new ball against West Indies. Considering the struggles the Ugandan batters faced at the start of the innings, Nao could be a vital choice for the fantasy contests. 

PNG vs UGA Differential Picks

Tony Ura (PNG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 2 Runs in 1 Match
• The explosive PNG opener did not fire against West Indies. However, Tony Ura can be aggressive at the top and can quickly change the match's complexion. His aggressive batting style could make a difference in this game, and thus, Ura could be a decisive factor in the fantasy contests. 

Brian Masaba (UGA)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 2 Wickets in 1 Match
• The Ugandan skipper looked to be the most efficient bowler in his team. Brian Masaba can be economical and also pick up wickets in the middle overs, making one of the best choices from the Ugandan team.

Cosmas Kyewuta (UGA)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 2 Wickets in 1 Match
• The right-arm medium bowler looked decent in the death overs. Cosmas Kyewuta can impact this game by picking up wickets in the final few overs.

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PNG vs UGA Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and considering the strength of the two teams a 7-4 or 6-5 combination in favour of the PNG player could be rewarding for the fantasy contests. For the players from different categories, a 1-2-4-4 or a 1-3-5-2 combination could be rewarding. 

PNG vs UGA Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: S Ssesazi
Batters: Tony Ura, Riazat Ali Shah
All-rounders: Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Assad Vala, Brian Masaba
Bowlers: Alei Nao, C Soper, Cosmas Kyewuta, J Kariko

Captain: Tony Ura
Vice-captain: Alei Nao

Papua New Guinea: 7 Players; Uganda: 4 Players

PNG vs UGA Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Gand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: R Mukasa
Batters: Hiri Hiri, L Siaka, Ronak Patel
All-rounders: Charles Amini, Assad Vala, A Ramjani, Brian Masaba, D Nakrani
Bowlers: K Morea, Alei Nao

Captain: Assad Vala
Vice-captain: Charles Amini

Papua New Guinea: 6 Players; Uganda: 5 Players