WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Match 2 T20 World Cup 2024: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for West Indies vs Papua New Guinea Dream11 Team

WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Hosts West Indies will kickstart their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 against Papua New Guinea on Sunday evening. The Providence Stadium in Guyana will host the match at 8:00 PM IST.

West Indies vs Papua New Guinea – 2nd Match of T20 World Cup 2024
2nd June, 8:00 PM IST
Providence Stadium, Guyana

WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction

West Indies will begin the quest for the third T20 World Championship as they face Papua New Guinea in the Group C contest. West Indies have assembled a strong squad led by Rovman Powell for the event. They clean-swept South Africa 3-0 ahead of the tournament and will look to kickstart their campaign with a thumping win. On the other hand, Papua New Guinea have had a strong run in T20 cricket after T20 World Cup 2022, winning 14 of 18 matches. They will look to leave a mark on the world stage through some strong performances.

Form Guide

West Indies – W W W W L
Papua New Guinea – L W W L W

Providence Stadium Pitch Report

Historically, it is a slow surface and the ball doesn’t come to the bat nicely. However, the surfaces are freshly prepared for the T20 World Cup and they are expected to play better. Expect a decent batting track with some slowishness in it. Nevertheless, the bowlers are expected to have a say in the game and the spinners will play a vital role in this contest.
Meanwhile, in 13 T20Is at this venue, the average score batting first is 128.
The team batting first has won 3 matches and the team chasing has won 7 games [3 matches ended without any result].

Last result at the venue

• West Indies (159/5 in 20 overs) lost to India (164/3 in 17.5 overs) by 7 wickets – 8 August 2023

WI Playing 11

1. Brandon King
2. Johnson Charles
3. Roston Chase
4. Nicholas Pooran
5. Rovman Powell
6. Shimron Hetmyer
7. Andre Russell
8. Akeal Hosein
9. Gudakesh Moite
10. Alzarri Joseph
11. Shamar Joseph

West Indies Team News

• Rovman Powell will lead the 15-member squad of West Indies in the competition.
• Obed McCoy has replaced the injured Jason Holder in the squad.
• Any update will be added.

WI Key Players

Nicholas Pooran’s Stats in T20Is

Andre Russell’s Stats in T20Is

PNG Playing 11

1. Tony Ura
2. Sesa Bau
3. Assad Vala (C)
4. Lega Siaka
5. Charles Amini
6. Hiri Hiri
7. Kiplin Doriga (WK)
8. Norman Vanua
9. Alei Nao
10. John Kariko
11. Chad Soper

Papua New Guinea Team News

• Assad Vala will lead the 15-man squad for PNG in the squad.
• The PNG are injury-free at the moment and they have the whole squad available for selection.
• Any update will be added.

PNG Key Players

Assad Vala’s Stats in T20s

Charles Amini’s Stats in T20s

Who will win today match between West Indies and Papua New Guinea (2nd Match – T20 World Cup 2024)?

• West Indies have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
• Papua New Guinea has won 3 of their last 5 games.
• It will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
• West Indies are a dangerous T20 side and they have a lot more experience of playing at the highest level.

As per our prediction, West Indies are likely to win this contest.

WI vs PNG Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers: N Pooran, J Charles

Batsmen: B King, T Ura

All-rounder: A Russell, A Vala, C Amini

Bowlers: A Joseph, A Hosein, G Motie, S Joseph

Who are Best Captain Options for WI vs PNG Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Johnson Charles and Assad Vala

What are WI vs PNG Fantasy Tips?

• Pick more West Indies players in your SL teams and pick the captain and vice-captain from West Indies’ playing 11 only.
• The spinners could be the key on this surface. Try West Indies’ spinners as the captain in a couple of your GL teams if they bowl first.

Where to watch WI vs PNG Live?

Star Sports Network and Hotstar