Assad Vala and Brian Masaba will be leading their respective teams in the match [X]
The ninth T20 International match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see the Papua New Guinea (PNG) cross-sword against Uganda (UGA). This match will be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, West Indies, at 5:00 AM IST on Thursday, June 6th.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the essential player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
PNG vs UGA: Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)
Players | Avg Fantasy Points | Series Stats |
---|---|---|
Assad Vala (PNG) | 93 | 21 Runs & 2 Wickets in 1 Innings |
Sese Bau (PNG) | 70 | 50 Runs in 1 Innings |
Kiplin Doriga (PNG) | 52 | 27 Runs in 1 Innings |
Brian Masaba (UGA) | 72 | 2 Wickets in 1 Innings |
Cosmas Kyewuta (UGA) | 58 | 2 Wickets in 1 Innings |
PNG vs UGA Toss Factor
The wicket at the Providence Stadium will be difficult for batting. The skipper winning the toss would not mind fielding first on this pitch and restricting the opponent to a chase-able target.
Scenario: If Papua New Guinea win the toss
- Papua New Guinea will field first after winning the toss. Bowlers like Assad Vala, Alei Nao, and John Kariko will be crucial for their team to put Uganda under early pressure.
- Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga, and Assad Vala will be crucial in setting a respectable target for the Uganda.
Scenario: If Uganda win the toss
- If Uganda wins the toss, they would like to bat first at this venue. Riazat Ali Shah, Alpesh Ramjani, and Ronak Patel will be crucial for their batting.
- Brian Masaba, Cosmas Kyewuta, and Alpesh Ramjani will be important in bowling.
PNG vs UGA Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Scenario: If Papua New Guinea Field First
Sese Bau (PNG): Sese Bau has struck 50 runs in the first match with a strike rate of 116.28. His batting position and current form make him a prime C/VC option for this game.
Brian Masaba (UGA): Brian Masaba would be keen to lead from the front with ball and pick wickets in the middle overs with his leg spin. He picked-up two wickets in the last match.
Scenario: If Uganda Field First
Assad Vala (PNG): Assad Vala can contribute with both the bat and the ball for his team. He picked-up two wickets and scored 21 runs in the first match. His all-round ability makes him the top pick for the captain/vice captain role.
Sese Bau (PNG): As mentioned earlier, Sese Bau has showcased brilliant batting performance in the last match. He will be a top C/VC option for this game, irrespective of the toss.
PNG vs UGA High Risk, High Rewards
Kiplin Doriga (PNG): Wicketkeeper batter Kiplin Doriga scored 22* runs in 18 balls in the last match but his performance in the Warm-up games was not that good. His ability to score at a high strike rate makes him a risky but worthy choice.
Alpesh Ramjani (UGA): Alpesh Ramjani is one of the best players of Uganda, whose role is pretty clear. He will bat in the middle overs and complete his quota of four overs. He picked-up one wicket in the last match.
PNG vs UGA Stay Aways
Dinesh Nakrani (UGA): Dinesh Nakrani scored only six runs in the last match, and in warm-up games, he has scored 16 runs in two innings. Considering his recent form he could well be avoided for this fixture.
Tony Ura (PNG): Same for Tony Ura; he scored only two runs in the last match, and in warm-up games, he has scored nine runs in two innings. He could be given a miss.