PNG, Uganda in an all-Associate tussle for first win in T20 World Cups
Both teams are coming off defeats in their opening games and will look to collect two points, rain-permitting.
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.
Providence Stadium Pitch and conditions
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 |
Team news
Norman Vanua, PNG’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, was expected to lead the pace attack but missed the first game. It remains to be seen if he will make it to the XI against Uganda.
PNG (probable XI): 1 Tony Ura, 2 Assad Vala (capt), 3 Lega Siaka, 4 Sese Bau, 5 Hiri Hiri, 6 Charles Amini, 7 Kiplin Doriga (wk), 8 Chad Soper, 9 Alei Nao, 10 Kabua Morea, 11 John Kariko
Uganda went in with an experienced XI and used as many as seven bowlers against Afghanistan. With three spinners and four pace-bowling options, they might stick with the same XI.
Uganda (probable XI): 1 Ronak Patel, 2 Simon Ssesazi (wk), 3 Roger Mukasa, 4 Riazat Ali Shah, 5 Dinesh Nakrani, 6 Alpesh Ramjani, 7 Robinson Obuya, 8 Brian Masaba (capt), 9 Bilal Hassan, 10 Cosmas Kyewuta, 11 Henry Ssenyondo
Squads:
Papua New Guinea: Assadollah Vala (c), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura
Uganda: Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel. Travelling Reserves: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya
Trump Card Players
- Alei Nao
- Asad Vala
- Hiri Hiri
- Sese Bau
- Jhon Kariko
- Alpesh Ramjani
- Ronak Patel
- Brain Masaba
- Cosmas Kyewuta
PNG vs UGA Vision11 Prediction (SL Team)
PNG vs UGA Vision11 Prediction (GL Team)
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.
