West Indies vs Papua Match 2 T20 World Cup: Details and Prediction

West Indies (WI) vs Papua (PNG) Match 2, Group C, ICC T20 World Cup: Details, Prediction, Fantasy team, Head-to-head Records, Pitch report, Squad info and Team Form

5/28/20244 min read

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Match Information:

  • Match: West Indies vs Papua New Guinea (PNG), 2nd Match, Group C, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

  • Date: Sunday, June 02, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

  • Venue Guide: Stadium: Providence Stadium City: Guyana Capacity: 15,000 Ends: Media Centre End, Pavilion End

  • Broadcast Guide: Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar TV: Star Sports Network

WI vs PNG Match 2 Prediction by 42bet Experts:

  • Winner: West Indies

  • Player of the Match Prediction: Nicolas Pooran

Predicted Scores:

  • If West Indies bats first: 160-180

  • If Papua New Guinea bats first: 120-140

Fantasy Team Prediction

  • Wicket Keeper: Shai Hope

  • Batsmen: Nicolas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Tony Ura

  • All Rounders: Assad Vala, Fabian Allen, Kyle Mayers

  • Bowlers: Hayden Walsh Jr., Obed McCoy, Norman Vanua

  • Captain: Nicolas Pooran

  • Vice-captain: Assad Vala

Pitch Report:

  • Pace Bowling Average

  • Batting Condition Average

  • Spin Bowling Average

Since the surface is usually sluggish, spinners benefit. It could be helpful to bowl first. With the pitch moving slowly, chasing may be just as difficult.

T20I Data: Ten matches have been played in total. Won Batting First: 3 Matches Second-inning victory: 7 ties: 0 Average Score Batting First: 150 Highest Score: England 191/5 Lowest Score: Ireland 68/10

Scoring Pattern:

  • Below 150: 4

  • Between 150 and 169: 4

  • Between 170 and 189: 1

  • Above 190: 1

West Indies and Papua New Guinea Squads

west Indies squads

Papua New Guinea Squads

Points Table

Head-To-Head (Last 10 Matches)

West Indies 0-0 Papua New Guinea

Team Form (Recent 5 Matches, Latest First)

West Indies: Win, Win, Win, Win, Lose

Papua New Guinea: Lose, Win, Win, Win, Lose

Head-to-Head Records

WI vs all teams in recent matches

  • 10 Matches Played

  • 6 Matches Won

  • Average Score: 189

  • Highest Score: 222/6

  • Lowest Score: 133/6

PNG vs all teams in recent matches

  • 10 Matches Played

  • 6 Matches Won

  • Average Score: 129

  • Highest Score: 206/3

  • Lowest Score: 82/6

Head-to-Head ODI

  • West Indies 1 - 0 Papua New Guinea

  • West Indies: 201/4 (43 ov) WI won by 6 wkts (42b rem)

  • Papua New Guinea: 200/10 (42.4 ov)

Head-to-Head T20

West Indies 0 - 0 Papua New Guinea

West Indies T20 World Cup Squad with current Info

West Indies:

  • Captain: Rovman Powell

  • Coach: Daren Sammy

  • Nickname(s): Windies

  • Association: Cricket West Indies

With veteran Jason Holder missing due to injury, the West Indies have confirmed their roster for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024. He is replaced by Obed McCoy, a left-arm fast bowler. McCoy's qualities were praised by coach Desmond Haynes.

Squad: Rovman Powell (left), Alzarri Joseph (right), Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.

Reserves: Kyle Mayers, Matthew Forde, Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh, Andre Fletcher.

Papua New Guinea T20 World Cup Squad with current Info

Papua New Guinea:

  • Captain: Assad Vala

  • Coach: Tatenda Taibu

  • Nickname(s): Barramundis

  • Association: Cricket PNG

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 squad for Papua New Guinea has been revealed. Under the direction of Assad Vala, they hope to win Group C.

The team features both young and seasoned players, such as John Kariko and Chad Soper, as well as veterans from their 2021 campaign. On June 2, they kick off their campaign against the hosts, the West Indies.

Squad: Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura, and Assadollah Vala (c), CJ Amini (vc), and.

FAQs for WI vs Papua

1. What time and where is the West Indies vs Papua New Guinea (PNG) match scheduled for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

  • The match between West Indies and Papua New Guinea (PNG) is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. The venue for the match is the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

2. Who are the key players predicted to shine in the West Indies vs Papua New Guinea (PNG) match, according to 42bet Experts?

  • According to 42bet Experts, the predicted winner of the match is West Indies. They have also forecasted Nicolas Pooran as the Player of the Match. The predicted scores are between 160-180 if West Indies bats first and 120-140 if Papua New Guinea bats first.

3. What is the Fantasy Team Prediction for the West Indies vs Papua New Guinea (PNG) match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

  • The Fantasy Team Prediction for the match includes players like Shai Hope and Nicolas Pooran for batting, Assad Vala and Fabian Allen for all-round abilities, and Hayden Walsh Jr. and Norman Vanua for bowling. Nicolas Pooran is chosen as the captain, with Assad Vala as the vice-captain.

4. How does the pitch at Providence Stadium, Guyana, typically behave for T20 matches?

  • The pitch at Providence Stadium is generally sluggish, favoring spinners due to its slow movement. Teams may find it advantageous to bowl first on this pitch, and chasing can be challenging. The average scores for matches played here vary, with the majority falling between 150 and 169.

5. Who are the captains and coaches of the West Indies and Papua New Guinea (PNG) teams for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

  • Rovman Powell is the captain of the West Indies team, with Daren Sammy as the coach. Assad Vala leads the Papua New Guinea (PNG) team, guided by coach Tatenda Taibu.

6. Which players have been highlighted as key squad members for the West Indies and Papua New Guinea (PNG) teams in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

  • For the West Indies, notable squad members include Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Shimron Hetmyer. Papua New Guinea's squad features Assad Vala, Tony Ura, and Norman Vanua.