Published on: Jun 17, 2024 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Jun 16, 2024 10:28 pm IST
New Zealand are all set to face Papua New Guinea in the 39th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 17th at 08:00 PM IST at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.
New Zealand’s campaign has been nothing short of a disappointment, as they have already been shockingly eliminated from the tournament after losing 2 of their three group-stage matches. They will be looking to gain some momentum and end their campaign on a positive note.
On the other hand, Papua New Guinea’s journey has been a similar story of disappointment. Having lost all three of their games, the spirited side has also been eliminated from the Super 8 race and will now be playing for pride.
The Brian Lara Stadium usually favors bowlers, with a first-innings average score of 145 runs. Pace bowlers are expected to get some early swing with the new ball, and spinners could also play a role as the match wears on. Anything over 140 runs could be a par score.
The recent T20 World Cup matches have revealed a Balanced wicket.
Last T20 World Cup Results at the venue:
Uganda: 40/10 (18.4) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)
New Zealand: 41/1 (5.2) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 0w)
NZ won by 9 wickets.
Papua New Guinea: 95/10 (19.5) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 1w)
Afghanistan: 101/3 (15.1) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)
AFG won by 7 wickets.
West Indies: 149/9 (Pacers – 8w, Spinners – 1w)
New Zealand: 136/9 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 4w)
WI won by 13 runs.
New Zealand has played two games at this venue, winning one and losing one.
NZ’s Highest Total: n/a
NZ’s Lowest Total: 136/9 vs West Indies in 2024
Papua New Guinea has played one game at this venue and has lost it.
PNG’s Highest Total: 95/10 vs Afghanistan in 2024
PNG’s Lowest Total: n/a
Seating Capacity: 15000
Number of matches hosted: 7 T20Is, 1 ODI match
Total Matches Played: 7
Home Team (WI) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 1
Tie/ No Result: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 145
Average 2nd Innings Score: 124
Matches Won Batting 1st: 4
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3
Highest Team Total: 267/3 by English vs West Indies in 2023
Lowest Team Total: 40/10 (18.4) by Uganda vs New Zealand in 2024
Highest Run-chase: 133/6 (19.2) by WI vs England in 2018
Highest Individual Score: Phil Salt (ENG) – 119 off 57 balls vs West Indies in 2023 Best Bowling Figures: Alzarri Joseph (WI) – 4/19 vs NZ in 2024
Most Runs: Phil Salt (ENG) – 157 runs in 2 matches Most Wickets: Jason Holder (WI) – 6 wickets in 4 matches Most Sixes at this venue: Phil Salt (ENG) – 11 sixes in 2 innings
Tags: New ZealandPapua New GuineaT20 World Cup 2024