Hong Kong vs Papua New Guinea, Malaysia T20I Tri-Series 2023, Today Match Prediction 21 September 2023

hkg vs png Match Prediction & Analysis

Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea will lock horns in the 3rd match of the Malaysia Tri-series 2023 at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

In their opening match, Hong Kong were completely outclassed by Malaysia in all three departments. Captain Nizakat Khan will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved batting performance in this fixture.

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea registered a 45-run win over Malaysia via DLS method. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can continue their excellent form in this contest.

Last year in ICC Men’s T20 Qualifier match played at Bulawayo, Hong Kong registered a close win over Papua New Guinea.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hong Kong Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nasrulla Rana, Nizakat Khan, Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur, Anas Khan, Hameed Khan and Akbar Khan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the opening match, Babar Hayat showcased decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 22 runs off 20 balls with the help of three boundaries. Anas Khan scored 15 runs off 27 balls, whereas captain Nizakat Khan chipped in with 13 runs off 10 balls with the help of two fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Anas Khan and Nizakat Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Mohammad Ghazanfar was the pick of the bowlers for Hong Kong and claimed 3 for 22 in his four overs.

Besides Ghazanfar, Ehsan Khan and Nizakat Khan bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Hong Kong Predicted Playing XI:

Nizakat Khan (c), Babar Hayat, Nasrulla Rana, Hamed Khan, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ayush Shukla, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Shiv Mathur (wk), Akbar Khan

Papua New Guinea Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of opener Tony Ura, captain Assad Vala, wicket-keeper Kiplin Doriga, Lega Siaka and Charles Amini to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Tony Ura showcased excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 62 runs off 33 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes. He was well supported by captain Assad Vala, who scored 38 not out off 24 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Norman Vanua, Riley Hekure John Kariko, Alei Nao and Charles Amini to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Alei Nao was the pick of the bowlers for Papua New Guinea and claimed 3 for 26 in his four overs.

Besides Nao, Semo Kamea and Norman Vanua bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Assad Vala (c), Tony Ura, Charles Amini, Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Riley Hekure, Alei Nao, John Kariko, Semo Kamea, Norman Vanua

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Bayuemas Oval will offer some help for the bowlers. The batsman will need to stay at the crease to score big runs on this surface. The weather forecast for Thursday’s game is far from ideal as once again rain is expected to play a big role in the outcome of the match.

Venue Details

Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur is going to host the 3rd match of the Malaysia Tri-series 2023 between Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win all-important toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 150 runs. The previous match at Bayuemas Oval was won by side batting second.