Preview: Afghanistan will face Papua New Guinea in the group phase’s penultimate match. Afghanistan merely needs to win their match against PNG to formally eliminate New Zealand and advance to the Super 8 stages. PNG, on the other side, will be looking to cause an upset after losing their first two matches of the season.
Afghanistan (AFG) started with a massive 125-run victory over Uganda before upsetting New Zealand. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan were the heroes with the ball, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran led the way with the bat.
Despite their best efforts, Papua New Guinea (PNG) lost to the West Indies in the tournament’s first match. Their loss to Uganda will sting, as they bowled brilliantly to reduce their opponents to 26/5 before a missed opportunity swung the game against them.
T20 World Cup 2024, 29th Match, AFG vs PNG
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Date & Time: Friday, June 14, 6:00 AM
Pitch Report: The captain who correctly calls the toss should win the toss, bat first, and put up a good score. The game between the West Indies and New Zealand at the same site demonstrated how difficult batting is under lights, as pacers can swing the ball and get good purchase off the pitch.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
Papua New Guinea (PNG):
Kiplin Doriga (wk), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Tony Ura, Chad Soper, Assad Vala (C), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, John Kariko, Alei Nao
