PNG vs UGA Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 05, 2024
Papua New Guinea and Uganda will contest the ninth match of the T20 World Cup. This will be a key group C between two of the smaller teams at the tournament. Both are still trying to get off the mark. Let's see how they could fare against each other.
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Papua New Guinea vs Uganda head-to-head record
PNG and Uganda have previously met once in T20I cricket. That was in 2022, when Papua New Guinea beat Uganda by eight wickets in Zimbabwe.
Papua New Guinea vs Uganda live streaming and broadcast
You can watch this match and the rest of the T20 World Cup on the Disney+ Hotstar app in India - this is a great way to live stream cricket matches online. The tournament is also being broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India.
Use and enjoy these trustworthy cricket betting tips for the T20 World Cup match between Papua New Guinea and Uganda in Providence, West Indies, on 5 June 2024.
PNG vs UGA Team Previews
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea put in a spirited performance against the West Indies in their first match of this tournament. They had the two-time T20 World Cup champions in some trouble, but ultimately slipped to defeat. PNG can take a lot of confidence from that result into this match.
Sese Bau could be their standout performer with the bat again. He struck a commanding half-century against the Windies, playing spin and seam with a great deal of confidence. Kiplin Doriga, Assad Vala and others will be taked with given Bau appropriate support again.
Vala is effectively PNG's best all-rounder. He captains the team, opens the batting and bowls. The spinner took two wickets in the previous match, including the important dismissals of Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford. Vala could bring himself into the attack earlier than fourth change this time.
Papua New Guinea Playing 11
Kiplin Doriga, Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Sese Bau, John Kariko, Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Norman Vanua.
Uganda
Uganda had a lot of ambition and hope going into their opening match against Afghanistan, but ultimately conceded 183 before falling to 58 all out. There were a few promising signs with the ball, but quick improvement is required with the bat against Papua New Guinea and beyond.
Alpesh Ramjani and Cosmas Kyewuta were ineffective with the new ball. Their return spells brought wickets, but really it's in the opening overs they need to be succeeding individually and collectively. Brian Masaba took two wickets - and might turn out to be one of the better leg-spinners among the smaller teams at this tournament.
Uganda were reduced to 18 for four by Afghanistan. Their top order need to show more fight. Riazat Alhi Shah and Robinson Obuya reached double figures, but were unable to keep building. Roger Mukasa and Masaba can bounce back from ducks here.
Uganda Playing 11
Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Riazat Ali Shah, Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Alpesh Ramjani, Brian Masaba, Kenneth Waiswa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga, Juma Miyagi.
PNG vs UGA Toss Prediction
Providence Stadium in Guyana will host this match. Earlier in the tournament, the West Indies won the toss, chose to bowl first and won the match.
The team to win the toss this time will likely take their cue from the West Indies and look to field first. Teams generally prefer to chase - not set - targets at this ground.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Papua New Guinea totalled 136 at this ground against the West Indies. The home side reached the target with one over to spare. This isn't necessarily a high-scoring venue. A first-innings total of 150 could be competitive.
Both teams will likely play two specialist spinners. Rain is forecast in Guyana on matchday. Hopefully, the wet weather won't limit the fixture too much, if at all.
PNG vs UGA Betting Tips
PNG put up a fight against the West Indies. Uganda were rolled by Afghanistan. Papua New Guinea have a bit more momentum, stronger batting resources and better bowling depth.
Bet on 3.20 favourites Papua New Guinea to beat 1.90 underdogs Uganda.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Bet on Papua New Guinea to win the toss. There is a 50 percent chance of this happening. If PNG do win the toss, they will likely choose to field first.
Bau was outstanding en route to a half-century against the West Indies. He really impressed against a strong opposition attack. He could be less challenged against Uganda - and succeed again.
Vala read conditions well and bowled accordingly against the Windies. He is a solid spinner on slower pitches. Anticipate a big spell from the PNG captain.
Masaba, as captain, will be eager to lead by example with the ball again. He took a couple of important wickets against Afghanistan. Look forward to a telling performance from Masaba.
Obuya top-scored for Uganda against Afghanistan. That's not saying much, as he hit 14 in a total of 58. Regardless, he can progress from here and be even better against PNG.
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