Last Updated on 6 months by Charbel Coorey
Co-hosts West Indies are seeking the perfect start to their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. One of the teams to watch, the Windies will be after no slip ups against Papua New Guinea, who make the big step up to this stage after participating in the Qualifying round of the 2021 edition in the UAE.
PNG have a huge task in keeping the powerful Windies team in check. Led by Rovman Powell, the co-hosts have quality players right down the lineup. More importantly, they’re in form.
For PNG, it’s about putting on a competitive showing. They have experienced players in their ranks who will love nothing more than to show how far they’ve come on the world stage.
In this article, we’ll look at the possible XIs, fantasy cricket tips, Guyana pitch report & Dream11 Prediction for WI vs PNG.
2024 T20 World Cup 2nd Match: WI vs PNG Possible Playing XIs
West Indies: 1. Johnson Charles, 2. Brandon King, 3. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 4. Rovman Powell (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Sherfane Rutherford/Romario Shepherd, 7. Andre Russell, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Shamar Joseph/Obed McCoy, 11. Gudakesh Motie
Papua New Guinea: 1. Tony Ura (c), 2. Sese Bau, 3. Assad Vala, 4. Lega Siaka, 5. Charles Amini, 6. Hiri Hiri, 7. Kiplin Doriga (wk), 8. Norman Vanua, 9. Alei Nao, 10. John Kariko, 11. Chad Soper
Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 2nd Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for WI vs PNG
Top batter picks:
- Johnson Charles and Brandon King: The WI openers were excellent in the recent series against South Africa. King smashed 159 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 167.36. Charles hit 69 (26) in his last outing.
- Also, Brandon King knows this ground well. He has hit the fourth-most T20 runs (566) at an average of 35.38 and strike rate of 142.21.
- Nicholas Pooran: The Windies keeper-batsman is a must-pick if the Windies bat first. He has a strike rate of 169.11 in 19 innings on this ground (553 runs, avg. 46.08). Also, Pooran has hit the most sixes in T20s this year with 77.
Top all-rounder picks:
- All-rounders is the key area where you should pick PNG players in your Dream11 team. Assad Vala is the second-highest scorer for PNG in T20Is (1,244) and also has 38 wickets. Charles Amini has 994 runs and 47 wickets.
- Andre Russell: The hard-hitting all-rounder was in the wickets in the recently concluded IPL (17). Russell could be a good captain or vice-captaincy option if the Windies bat first as there is a chance he may not be needed when chasing.
Top bowler picks:
- Gudakesh Motie: Spin has played a key role on this ground in recent years. With PNG’s inexperience in playing quality T20 spinners, Motie can be a fruitful pick.
- Motie took eight wickets in three matches in the recent series against South Africa.
- Alzarri Joseph: Expect the fast bowler to test the PNG batters with his pace. His back-of-a-length stock deliveries can be difficult to deal with. A potential vice-captain option for your Dream11 team.
Other players to consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams…
- Tony Ura: PNG’s highest-ever run-scorer (1,618 runs) did not have a good time of things in the 2021 T20 World Cup, but he is the player PNG will be looking to here.
- John Kariko: The left-arm spinner has taken the most wickets for PNG in T20Is since the start of 2023. He has picked up 25 scalps in 16 matches.
- Rovman Powell: Lean towards the WI captain if his team bats first. He is striking above 140 in T20s this year.
Providence Stadium, Guyana Pitch Report and Weather
This ground has hosted 24 T20 games since the start of 2022. In this period, the average first innings score is 168. The chasing team has won 12 times compared to the 11 for teams batting first, so there is no clear advantage. Also, spinners have conceded just 6.94 per over in these matches.
There are chances of showers and thunderstorms early in the day.
2024 T20 World Cup 2nd Match: WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Today
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.
Top Captaincy and VC picks for WI vs PNG:
- Brandon King comes into this series in great form and will get first crack at the PNG lineup.
- Nicholas Pooran is in great touch as well and can cause serious damage, especially if batting first.
- Andre Russell has been in the wickets and often bowls in the crunch overs.
Option 1:
Option 2:
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The stats in this article are courtesy of the below sources:
- ESPNcricinfo records
- Bigbashboard.com
