The former two-time champion West Indies will host the excited PNG side in Guyana’s Providence Stadium at the T20 World Cup 2024 today.
The strong-looking West Indies side will begin their campaign today at the T20 World Cup 2024 against PNG, after a period of struggle. They were unable to book their place last year. But this year, the West Indies, with their home advantage and the power backup they possess, are looking quite favorites.
Match Timings
The match timings according to different time zones are as follows:
- PST: 7:30 pm (June 2)
- Local time: 10:30 am
- GMT: 2:30 pm (June 2)
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Players like Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and captain Rovman Powell need to show their character on the pitch each and every gameday this season. Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, and Alzarri Joseph must also rise up to help them.
Papua New Guinea, rated 20th in the most recent ICC T20I rankings, goes into this World Cup with little expectation. Tatenda Taibu, their head coach and former IPL player, knows that his team is here to learn from their experiences playing against some of the toughest opponents in the world as well as to gain experience.
Look out for Charles Amini and Tony Ura, among the many names. The only batsman from PNG to make a century in Twenty20 Internationals is Ura, and if leg-spinner Amini is at form, he might pose a serious threat in the Caribbean.
Squads of both teams for T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies Squad for the T20 World Cup 2024
Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd
PNG Squad for the T20 World Cup 2024
Assadollah Vala (c), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, and Tony Ura
Cric92’s prediction for today’s match
Seeing the strong-looking West Indies squad and the power house they possess, plus the home advantage, the West Indies are far favorites today.
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