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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024- 39th Match - New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea - Cricket Match Predictions - June 17th
Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 39th match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (Group C) on the 17th of June.
Match 39- Group C- New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba)
Current Form New Zealand:
New Zealand are currently placed at the 3rd position in Group C points table with 2 losses to their credit.
New Zealand are already out of the Super 8's contention. They will play for pride in their last league game.
The top run scorer for New Zealand in the competition is Glenn Phillips with 58 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for New Zealand in the competition is Trent Boult with 7 scalps under his belt.
New Zealand have won their previous match convincingly against Uganda by 9 wickets.
Uganda batted first and they posted a total of 40 before being bowled out. The start was terrible as Uganda were 5 wickets down for 15 runs. It was unto the experienced batters like Dinesh Nakrani and Riazat Ali Shah to rescue their team. Both of them failed to an exceptional display of bowling by the Kiwis and Uganda were bowled for a small total of 40 runs.
New Zealand in their chase batted very timid. They lost Finn Allen's wicket early on and they didn't seem to find their way on the pitch. Devon Conway then unleashed his skills and scored 22 runs off 15 balls to take the Kiwis home with 9 wickets in hand.
Current Form Papua New Guinea:
Papua New Guinea are currently placed at the bottom most position in Group C points table with 3 losses to their credit.
Papua New Guinea have no chance to qualify for the Super 8's. They will simply play for the fun of the game and pride in the next match.
The top run scorer for Papua New Guinea in the World Cup is Kiplin Doriga with 66 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Papua New Guinea in the World Cup is Alei Nao with 4 scalps under his belt.
Papua New Guinea have lost their previous match against Afghanistan by 7 wickets.
Papua New Guinea batted first and they posted a total of 95 before being bowled out. The top order struggled a lot and Papua New Guinea were 7 wickets down for 50 runs. This is when Kiplin Doriga and Alei Nao got together for a partnership of 38 runs for the 8th wicket. They managed to take Papua New Guinea to a fighting total of 95 in their quota of overs.
During the chase, Afghanistan lost both Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz early on. They didn't seem to take the game on and threw their wicket away. After their dismissals, Gulbadin Naib took the responsibility of taking Afghanistan over the line. He smashed 49 runs and stayed not out to take Afghanistan over the line with 7 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Papua New Guinea
Assadollah Vala (c), CJ Amini (vc), 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
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Papua New Guinea
Who will win?- New Zealand
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Sese Bau (Papua New Guinea), Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Alei Nao (Papua New Guinea), Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
Most Sixes – Sese Bau (Papua New Guinea), Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
Player of the Match- Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
Team Scores Batting first – New Zealand 140+, Papua New Guinea 90+
Match Handicap: New Zealand
*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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