Papua New Guinea vs Malaysia, Nepal T20I Tri-Series, Today Match Prediction 01 April 2022

png vs mal Match Prediction & Analysis

Papua New Guinea and Malaysia will lock horns in the fifth match of the Nepal Tri-series at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday.

Papua New Guinea will be keen to end their campaign on a positive note after losing three matches on the bounce. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent show in this dead rubber.

On the other hand, Malaysia were outclassed by Nepal in all three departments. Captain Ahmad Faiz will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this must-win game.

Earlier, Nepal managed to eke out a close win over Papua New Guinea

TEAMS PREVIEW

Papua New Guinea Preview

Despite losing three matches on the bounce, the team management will be keen to field their strongest XI for this fixture.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Tony Ura and Norman Vanua to deliver decent scores in this fixture.

With 114 runs at an average of 38.00, Norman Vanua will be hoping to continue his decent form in this dead rubber.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Kabua Morea, Norman Vanua, Riley Hekure and Charles Amini to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

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

Papua New Guinea Actual Playing XI:

Norman Vanua, Lega Siaka, Kabua Morea, Sese Bau, Riley Hekure, Assad Vala, Simon Atai, Charles Amini, Tony Ura, Semo Kamea, Chad Soper

Malaysia Preview

The side will be keen to field their strongest XI for this all-important clash. In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Ahmad Faiz, Virandeep Singh, Zulkifle and Syed Aziz to deliver crucial scores for Malaysia in this fixture.

With 80 runs in two innings, Captain Ahmad Faiz has topped the batting charts for Malaysia in this tri-series. He will be looking to continue his decent form against Papua New Guinea.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the trio of Mohammad Wafiq, Sharvin Muniandy and Pavandeep Singh to provide timely breakthroughs.

Malaysia Predicted Playing XI:

Virandeep Singh, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Ahmad Faiz (c), Syed Aziz, Ammar Zuhdi Hazalan (wk), Ainool Hafizs, Pavandeep Singh, Muhammad Amir, Vijay Unni, Muhammad Wafiq, Sharvin Muniandy

Malaysia Actual Playing XI:

Ammar Zuhdi, Ainool Hafizs MD Yatim, Muhammad Amir Azim Shukor, Pavandeep Singh, Virandeep Singh, Muhammad Wafiq, Ahmad Zubaidi Zulkifle, Syazrul Idrus, Sharvin Muniandy, Syed Aziz, Ahmed Faiz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Friday’s game is going to be perfect with no sign of rain. The wicket prepared for the game will be full of run with no such assistance for the bowlers.

Venue Details

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur is going to host the fifth match of the Nepal Tri-series 2022 between Papua New Guinea and Malaysia.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be looking to win the all-important toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 180 runs. Majority of the tri-series matches played at this venue have been won by side batting first.