In this article we will be analyzing the NZ vs PNG Match Prediction. New Zealand face Papua New Guinea in an inconsequential encounter in the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Monday, June 17.
New Zealand finally got their first win of the campaign against Uganda in their last match. However, their defeats to Afghanistan and the West Indies had already dented their chances of reaching the Super Eight stage. The win against Uganda only proved to be a consolation for the Blackcaps. Having already been eliminated, Kane Williamson’s men would want to bow out with a win on Monday.
Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea failed to build on the promise they showed against the West Indies, where they made the two-time champions grind hard for the two points. Assad Vala’s men suffered defeats in their next two games against Uganda and Afghanistan to crash out of the competition. They would have their task cut out against a strong New Zealand side.
NZ vs PNG Match Details:
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming |
| New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea, Match 39 | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | Monday, June 17, 8:00 PM IST | Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar App and Website |
Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad Pitch Report
Trent Boult and Tim Southee got prodigious swing with the new ball in the game against Uganda. They will hope to get similar movement and trouble the Papua New Guinea batters on Monday. The wicket is quite sluggish and run-scoring isn’t easy at all. The average first innings score in seven T20Is is 146. Four games have been won batting first, while three have been won while chasing.
Click Here: NZ vs PNG Live Score, Match 39
NZ vs PNG Head-to-Head
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will lock horns for the first time in international cricket.
NZ vs PNG Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Philips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson.
Papua New Guinea (PNG):
Tony Ura, Assad Vala (C), Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga (WK), Norman Vanua, Alei Nao, John Kariko, Semo Kamea.
NZ vs PNG Probable Best Players of the Match
Probable Best Batter of the Match:
Devon Conway hasn’t been in great form of late in T20Is. However, he scored an unbeaten 22 off 15 balls against Uganda, hitting four boundaries. There is no doubting Conway’s quality with the bat. He looked good in the last game and would want to build on it against Papua New Guinea.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match:
Trent Boult is all set to play his last T20 World Cup encounter. He bowled an excellent spell against Uganda, finishing with figures of 2/7 in his four overs. The left-arm seamer can cause a lot of problems for the Papua New Guinea batters with the new ball. He would love to end his T20 World Cup career on a memorable note on Monday.
Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match
Scenario 1
New Zealand win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP score: 20-30
PNG – 80-90
New Zealand win the match.
Scenario 2
Papua New Guinea win the toss and opt to bowl first.
PP score: 50-60
NZ: 180-190
New Zealand win the match.
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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