• West Indies will face Papua New Guinea in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Providence Stadium in Guyana will host the encounter.

WI vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024: Providence Stadium Pitch Report, Guyana Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea
T20 World Cup 2024 - WI vs PNG

The West Indies will be aiming for a return to past glories when they kick off the Caribbean leg of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 against Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Guyana on Sunday 🐷(June 2). Boasting two championship titles fr🐼om 2012 and 2016, the Windies are all set to rewrite history in the tournament.

While PNG might not pose the same thre🌠at as some of the other teams, a strong start is c⛦rucial for the Windies. A dominant victory could not only boost their confidence but also significantly enhance their net run rate, which could be a deciding factor later in the competition.

T20I Stats and Records at Providence Stadium

  • Matches played: 29
  • Matches won batting first: 13
  • Matches won bowling first: 12
  • Average 1st innings score: 124
  • Average 2nd innings score: 98
  • Highest total recorded: 194/5 (20 Ov) by India Women vs New Zealand Women
  • Lowest total recorded: 46/10 (14.4 Ov) by Bangladesh Women vs West Indies Women
  • Highest score chased: 169/5 (18.2 Ov) by West Indies vs Bangladesh
  • Lowest score defended: 50/7 (9 Ov) by India Women vs West Indies Women

WI vs PNG: Providence Stadium Pitch Report

The Providence Stadium in Guyana is renowned for being a low-scoring venu🍸e in T20Is, featuring a pitch that benefits bowlers and tends to slow down as the game advances. Spinners, in particular, can take advantage of the surface, posing significant challenges for batters.

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WI vs PNG: Guyana Weather Forecast

The weath🍒er forecast for Guyana shows a 6% chance of precipitation. The skies will be cloudy, with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius and humidity levels reaching up to 93%. Add༒itionally, wind speeds are expected to be up to 10 km/h.

WI vs PNG: Probable Playing XI

West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell (captain), Sherfane Ruth🔜erford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Moite, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph

Papua New Guinea: Tony Ura, Sesa Bau, Assad Vala (captain), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri,🦄 Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea

Also READ: WI vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024 – Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea 2024

 

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