ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Match 29 Group C - Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea - Cricket Match Predictions - June 14th

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 29th match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played between Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea (Group C) on the 14th of June. 

Match 29 - Group C - Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba)


Current Form Afghanistan:

Afghanistan are currently placed at the 2nd position in Group C points table with 2 wins to their credit.

Afghanistan are on a roll in the World Cup. They have won back to back matches and are strong contenders of making it to the Super 8's.

The top run scorer for Afghanistan in the competition is Rahmanullah Gurbaz with 156 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Afghanistan in the competition is Fazalhaq Farooqi with 9 scalps under his belt.

Afghanistan have won their previous match against New Zealand convincingly by 84 runs.

Afghanistan batted first and they posted a total of 159 for 6 in 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran once again gave a thrilling start to Afghanistan. They batted patiently until the 10th over but after that, they went after the bowlers. Rahmanullah Gurbaz specifically batted like a champion. He scored 80 off 56 balls and helped Afghanistan achieve a total of 159 on a tough pitch to bat on.

During the chase, New Zealand lost Finn Allen in the first over itself. After his dismissal, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson played some good shots but both got out cheaply as well. It was all down to the middle order but they all disappointed and threw their wickets away. New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 75, as they lost the match by 84 runs.

Current Form Papua New Guinea:

Papua New Guinea are currently placed at the 4th position in Group C points table with 2 losses to their credit.

Papua New Guinea are almost out of the Super 8's race unless they beat New Zealand and England by a huge margin in their next games.

The top run scorer for Papua New Guinea in the World Cup is Sese Bau with 55 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Papua New Guinea in the World Cup is Alei Nao with 3 scalps under his belt.

Papua New Guinea have lost their previous match against Uganda by 3 wickets.

Papua New Guinea batted first and they posted a total of 77 before being bowled out. The top order fell like a pack of cards and never showed any fight. Hiri Hiri and Kiplin Doriga played knocks of 15 and 12 runs respectively to save PNG from sheer embarrassment. For Uganda, Frank Nsubuga picked up 2 wickets for 4 runs and helped bowl PNG out for a paltry 77.

During the chase, Papua New Guinea struck early and picked up 3 wickets for 6 runs. Just when things looked difficult for Uganda, Riazat Ali Shah played a match winning knock of 33 runs in 56 balls to take Uganda home with 3 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

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik. Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Papua New Guinea

Who will win? -  Afghanistan

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Assad Vala (Papua New Guinea)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Norman Vanua (Papua New Guinea)

Most Sixes – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Assad Vala (Papua New Guinea)

Player of the Match - Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

Team Scores Batting first – Afghanistan 155+, Papua New Guinea 80+

Match Handicap: Afghanistan




*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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