Papua New Guinea vs Nepal, ICC CWCLT 2019-22, Today Match Prediction 27 February 2023

png vs nep Match Prediction & Analysis

Papua New Guinea faces a massive challenge as they take on Nepal in the next game of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23. Papua New Guinea returns to this format after a long time, and they haven't won many games in the past. Nepal will feel confident after the side's excellent performance at home last week and will look to carry this momentum forward.  

Papua New Guinea has won only twice in the last 15 games the side has played, and most of their players have struggled with the form. They have lost all three games against Nepal in this tournament. Nepal has players in good form, and Papua New Guinea will have a tough challenge to defeat them in this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Papua New Guinea Preview

Assad Vala's side sits at the bottom of the points table. They have managed just two wins in this tournament and have suffered big losses. The side comes into this contest after an eight-month break, and it won't be easy for them. Vala would like to see more determined efforts from his players to win this game.  

Lega Siaka and Tony Ura must score runs at the top, as the opening pair hasn't offered good starts to the team. Vala must lead from the front and anchor the innings in the middle order with Charles Amini and Sese Bau. Kiplin Doriga and Gaudi Toka shall have big responsibilities considering the form of their top order.  

The bowlers will feel the pressure knowing Nepal's batting form. Damien Ravu and Nosaina Pokana must get early wickets from them in this game. Chad Soper, Bau, and Charles Amini must bowl in the right areas for the side to do well in this game and hold their heads high.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Gaudi Toka, Chad Soper, Jason Kila, Damien Ravu, Nosaina Pokana

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

Nepal Preview

Rohit Paudel's side performed excellently during their home series against Namibia and Scotland. The dominating show from their batsmen would add to the team's confidence as they head into this game. Paudel would look for an improved show from his bowlers, as this is one area where the side looked vulnerable in the last few games.  

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh come here with lots of runs under their belt, and they will look to offer a good start. The middle order has done well, and the side would expect partnerships between Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel, and Kushal Malla. Dipendra Singh Airee is a good hitter, and he will look to add runs with Sundeep Jora and Sompal Kami down the order.  

The bowling attack will look to improve its performance. The side will look for tight spells with the new ball from Sompal Kami and Karan KC in this game. Sandeep Lamichhane's absence will hurt the team, and Pratish GC has big shoes to fill in this game. Lalit Rajbanshi, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Kushal Malla must do well in the supporting role.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Gyanendra Malla, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Pratish GC, Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gyanendra Malla, Karan KC, Gulsan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Pratish G C, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Aarif Sheikh

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Dubai shall see clear skies on February 27. We expect a flat surface, as seen in the few games played at this venue. There is slowness on the surface, creating doubts in batsmen's minds. The side batting first shall need 280 runs to feel confident.

Venue Details

Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the largest stadium in UAE. The surface is slow compared to other venues, but the fast outfield offers scoring opportunities for the batsmen. Spinners enjoy bowling here as the large size of the ground offers them an extra cushion. There isn't support for the fast bowlers on this wicket.

Toss: To Bowl

The last few games have seen sides winning games chasing the score. The wicket has assistance for the bowlers early in the morning. The conditions improve as the game progresses. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.