PNG vs UGA, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Match Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head

Papua New Guinea will be searching for their first victory of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as they take on Uganda on Thursday, June 6.

PNG did not have the best of starts to their campaign for international glory having lost their opener to the West Indies by five wickets. The match began with PNG batting first and putting up a total of 136. It was Sese Bau who added 50 runs for the side with a 27-run supporting knock from Kiplin Doriga.

In the second half, PNG bowlers were unable to contain the West Indies’ attack as Roston Chase remained unbeaten on 42 to seal an easy win for the two-time winners. Assad Vala had the best bowling performance for PNG with figures of 2/28. They will now be looking to make a comeback into the group stage by beating Uganda in their next fixture.

Papua New Guinea will play their second T20 World Cup fixture against Uganda at the Providence Stadium on June 6.

Uganda also endured a poor start to their campaign with a 125-run loss to Afghanistan. Chasing a total of 183, none of Uganda’s batters were able to score more than 15 runs. They will have an opportunity to recover their campaign against PNG on Thursday.

PNG VS UGA Head To Head (Past 7 Matches)

Papua New Guinea and Uganda have squared off only once in the T20I format. That match was won by Papua New Guinea who beat Uganda by 8 wickets in 2022. The match was played in Bulawayo.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Probable XI Team

Lega Siaka, Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Alei Nao, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, Semo Kamea

Uganda (UGA) Probable XI Team

Ronak Patel, Robinson Obuya, Alpesh Ramjani, Roger Mukasa, Riazat Ali Shah, Brian Masaba (c), Fred Achelam, Dinesh Nakrani, Cosmas Kyewuta, Juma Miyagi, Bilal Hassan

PNG vs UGA Dream11 Prediction:

Captain: Assad Vala

Vice-Captain: Alei Nao

Wicketkeepers: Roger Mukasa, Kiplin Doriga

Batters: Ronak Patel, Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri

All-rounders: Assad Vala, Dinesh Nakrani

Bowlers: Bilal Hassan, Alei Nao, Cosmas Kyewuta, Charles Amini

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Full Squad:

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, Tony Ura

Uganda (UGA) Full Squad:

Brian Masaba (c), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel

Papua New Guinea (PNG) VS Uganda (UGA) Weather Forecast:

Georgetown in Guyana is likely going to experience some thundershowers on Thursday. The temperature will range from 30 degrees Celsius during the day to 26 degrees Celsius at night. The humidity levels should range from 80 to 88 per cent whereas wind speeds should range from 10 km/h to 15 km/h.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) VS Uganda (UGA) Match Details:

What: Papua New Guinea (PNG) vs Uganda (UGA) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match

When: 5:00 AM IST, Thursday- June 6

Where: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Where to watch PNG vs UGA Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app