Zimbabwe Women vs Papua New Guinea*, Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in UAE 2022, Today Match Prediction 18 September 2022

zimw vs png Match Prediction & Analysis

Zimbabwe women will be keen to continue their winning ways when they face Papua New Guinea women in the second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 played at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi.

In recently ICC Women’s Quadrangular T20I series, Zimbabwe women showcased excellent form and remained unbeaten in the tournament. Skipper Mary-Anne Musonda will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum against Papua New Guinea

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea women will be looking to maintain their standards with bat and ball in this opening counter.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Women Preview

Zimbabwe women are coming into competition after winning nine matches on the bounce in the T20 format.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mary-Anne Musonda, Modester Mupachikwa and Chigo-Mugeri Tiripano to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Precious Marange, Nomvelo Sibanda, Kelis Ndlovu and Josephine Nkomo to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Zimbabwe Women Predicted Playing XI:

Kelis Ndlovu, Mary-Anne Musonda, Josephine Nkomo, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Pellagia Mujaji, Precious Marange, Loreen Tshuma, Christabel Chatonza, Audrey Mazvishaya, Nomvelo Sibanda.

Papua New Guinea* Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Brenda Tau, Tanya Ruma, Konio Oala, Sibona Jimmy and Naomi Vare to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since September 2018, Brenda Tau has topped the batting charts for Papua New Guinea women in the T20 format. In 17 T20Is, Brenda Tau has accumulated 320 runs at an average of 32.00 with one half-century to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ravina Oa, Sibona Jimmy, Kaia Arua and Mairi Tom to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Since September 2018, Ravina Oa has topped the bowling charts for Papua New Guinea women in the T20 format. In 17 T20Is played, Ravina Oa has claimed 24 wickets at an average of 10.70.

Papua New Guinea* Predicted Playing XI:

Kaia Arua (captain), Tanya Rume, Konio Oala, Veru Frank, Isabel Toua, Nerela Ila, Mairi Tom, Sibona Jimmy, Naoani Vare, Branda Tau (wk), Ravina Oa.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With Sunday’s forecast for the game is expected to be sunny and bright, the wicket prepared for the game will be decent for batting with some assistance for the slower bowlers.

Venue Details

Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi is going to host the opening game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier between Zimbabwe women and Papua New Guinea women.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 150 runs.