Nepal vs Papua New Guinea, ICC CWCLT 2019-22, Today Match Prediction 09 March 2023

nep vs png Match Prediction & Analysis

Nepal and Papua New Guinea will lock horns in the 88th match of the ICC Cricket World League Two played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday.

In the previous match, Nepal registered a convincing 42-run win over United Arab Emirates, courtesy excellent contributions from Bhim Sharki, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami and Dipendra Singh.

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea comfortably brushed aside UAE in the previous game. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Gyanendra Malla, wicket-keeper Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, captain Rohit Paudel, Bhim Sarki and Aarif Sheikh to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Bhim Sarki was the standout performer with the bat for Nepal and finished the innings with the top-score of 70 runs off 99 balls. Besides Sarki, Aarif Sheikh produced a crucial unbeaten 43 off 56 balls, whereas Kushal Malla scored 32 runs off 32 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Dipendra Singh, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Kushal Malla, and Sandeep Lamichhane to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Dipendra Singh and Sompal Kami bowled well for Nepal and claimed two wickets apiece.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Gyanendra Malla, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Bhim Sharki, Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane

Papua New Guinea Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Chad Soper, Tony Ura and Sese Bau to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Tony Ura played well for Nepal and finished the innings with the top-score of 35 not out off 63 balls. Besides Ura, Sese Bau scored 18 runs off 33 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Alei Nao, Semo Kamea, Charles Amini, Riley Hekure and Chad Soper to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Riley Hekure was the standout bowler on display for Papua New Guinea and finished with figures of 5 for 13 in 4.3 overs.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Tony Ura, Kiplin Doriga, Sese Bau, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Hiri Hiri, Chad Soper, Hila Vare (wk), Riley Hekure, Alei Nao, Semo Kamea

Papua New Guinea Actual Playing XI:

Norman Vanua, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga, Hiri Hiri, Sese Bau, Riley Hekure, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Alei Nao, Tony Ura, Semo Kamea

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Kirtipur is going to favor the batting units. The bowlers will have to show discipline to get rewards on this surface. The weather forecast for the game is going to be clear skies.

Venue Details

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is going to host 88th match of the ICC Cricket World League Two between Nepal and Papua New Guinea.

Nepal will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous four matches against Papua New Guinea.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The average first inning score at Kirtipur is around 220 runs.