Nepal vs Papua New Guinea, Nepal T20I Tri-Series, Today Match Prediction 28 March 2022

nep vs png Match Prediction & Analysis

Nepal and Papua New Guinea will lock horns in the opening game of the Nepal T20I Tri-series played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Monday.

After losing the ODI series, Nepal will be keen to make amends and get off to a positive start in this tri-series. Captain Sandeep Lamichhane will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game against Papua New Guinea.

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea will be high-on confidence after completing a clean sweep over Nepal in the recently concluded ODI series. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

The hosts might for one or two changes to their playing XI for this clash. In the batting department, the onus will be on the middle-order duo of Dipendra Singh Airee and Rohit Paudel to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the recently concluded ODI series, Rohit Paudel topped the batting charts for Nepal with 161 runs at an average of 80.50.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Pawan Sarraf and Dipendra Singh Airee to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Gulsan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel, Aarif Sheikh, Anil Sah (wk), Dev Khanal, Dipendra Singh Airee, Bhim Sharki, Pawan Sarraf, Sompal Kami.

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Lokesh Bam, Mohammad Aasif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Abinash Bohara

Papua New Guinea Preview

The visitors will not make any changes to their playing XI for this game. In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Assad Vala, Lega Siaka, Tony Ura and Charles Amini to deliver the bulk of the runs.

All-rounder Charles Amini showcased excellent form with bat and ball in the recently concluded ODI series. The team management will be hoping that Amini can continue his rich vein of form in this fixture.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Norman Vanua, Alei Nao, Charles Amini and Assad Vala to deliver crucial breaktroughs.

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Chad Soper, Alei Nao, Riley Hekure, Tony Ura, Hiri Hiri, Norman Vanua, Simon Atai (wk), Lega Siaka.

Papua New Guinea Actual Playing XI:

Norman Vanua, Riley Hekure, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Jason Kila, Assad Vala, Simon Atai, Charles Amini, Alei Nao, Tony Ura, Chad Soper

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With weather forecast for Monday’s game, the wicket prepared will be excellent for batting. The bowlers will need to show discipline to get wickets on this pitch.

Venue Details

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is going to host the opening game of the Tri-series between Nepal and Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea will take heart from the fact that they have won their two matches played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score in excess of 300 runs. The previous game was won by side batting first.