Bangladesh vs Papua New Guinea, ICCWCT20 2021, Today Match Prediction

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Bangladesh will be looking to seal their place in the next round of the competition when they face Papua New Guinea in 9th match at Al-Amerat Cricket Ground on Thursday.

In their previous game, Bangladesh registered a comfortable win over Oman, courtesy excellent contributions from Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman. Captain Mahmudullah will be hoping that the side can bring their best cricket to the fore against Papua New Guinea.

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea suffered defeat at the hand of Scotland. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this dead rubber.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bangladesh Preview

After registering their first win of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh will be looking to continue his good form against Papua New Guinea.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the in-form opener Mohammad Naim, captain Mahmudullah, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Mohammad Naim was the standout performer with the bat against Oman. He played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 64 runs off 50 balls with the help of three fours and four sixes. Besides Naim, Shakib Al Hasan looked in excellent form and scored a brisk 42 off 29 balls with the help of six boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the pace trio of Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin and Mustafizur Rahman to create crucial breakthroughs in the initial Powerplay overs.

In the previous match, left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was the standout bowler for Bangladesh and finished with figures of 4 for 36 in his four overs. Left-arm orthodox spinner Shakib Al Hasan bowled well and claimed 3 for 28 from his full quota of overs.

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Afif Hossain, Liton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Taskin Ahmed, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah

Papua New Guinea Preview

After losing back-to-back games, Papua New Guinea will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Assad Vala, Tony Ura, Charles Amini, Norman Vanua and Lega Siaka to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Assad Vala failed to capitalize on his good start and perished in the fifth over after scoring 18 runs off 11 balls.

Norman Vanua was the lone performer with the bat in the game played against Scotland. He played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 47 runs off 37 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Kabua Morea, Nasaina Pokana, Charles Amini, Chad Soper and Simon Atai to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous encounter, left-arm medium pacer Kabua Morea was the standout performer with the bat and finished with figures of 4 for 31 in his four overs. Besides Kabua Morea, Chad Soper bowled well and claimed 3 for 24 in his full quota of overs.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Simon Atai, Norman Vanua, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Chad Soper, Kabua Morea, Nosaina Pokana

Papua New Guinea Actual Playing XI:

Norman Vanua, Kiplin Doriga, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Kabua Morea, Assad Vala, Simon Atai, Charles Amin, Damien Ravu, Chad Soper

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Al-Amerat has offered nice carry and bounce for the quick bowlers. The batsmen will need to take a cautious approach in the initial Powerplay overs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be perfect with no sign of rain.

Venue Details

Al-Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman is going to host the ninth T20 World Cup game between Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win all-important toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 170 runs. The previous three matches played at Al-Amerat have been won by side batting first.