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New Zealand vs PNG Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 39? ICC T20 World Cup 2024
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The New Zealand vs PNG T20 World Cup match will be played in Trinidad on Monday, June 17. The match starts at 8 pm IST which is 10.30 am local time. This is the penultimate group stage game before the Super 8s.
New Zealand vs PNG Team Analysis
New Zealand
This is the first time ever, that New Zealand has been eliminated from T20 World Cup in the Group stage. The Kiwis lost to Afghanistan and West Indies back to back which ended their hopes of making it to the Super 8s. They were found out in every department this time around.
As a team, they look underprepared and undercooked heading into the World Cup. The loss o Afghanistan sucked the life out of the team from which they never really recovered.
Papua New Guinea
This is PNG’s first-ever World Cup. In that respect, they have tried to play their best cricket. They did have West Indies in trouble early on in their first gamer. However, they lost heavily to Afghanistan and Uganda. The tournament should keep them well-prepared for their next big ICC event in the coming years.
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New Zealand vs PNG Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The pitch in Trinidad is amongst the best ones for batting in the West Indies. The ground is named after the batting legend Brian Lara. 10 T20I matches have been played at this venue, including three this World Cup. Six matches have been won by the team bowling first and four chasing.
West Indies, Afghanistan, and New Zealand have won their matches chasing at this venue. 160 is the par score batting first in this World Cup. Australia scored 180 batting first in St Lucia.
Form and Fitness
Both teams have no injury concerns and New Zealand is the better team on form and on paper. However, they have let themselves down in this World Cup and need to finish on a high.
Tactical Acumen
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson who has a fantastic record in World Cup cricket for the first time will not be leading his team in the knockouts in a T20 World Cup. Hence the best thing he will look to do next is to finish the tournament on a high and also score some runs.
New Zealand vs PNG Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| New Zealand | 160-180 | 140-160 |
| PNG | 100-120 | 100-120 |
Recent Venue Records (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad)
STATS – T20
Total matches 10
Matches won batting first 4
Matches won bowling first 6
Average 1st Inns scores 141
Average 2nd Inns scores 126
Highest total recorded 267/3 (20 Ov) by ENG vs WI
Lowest total recorded 40/10 (18.4 Ov) by UGA vs NZ
Highest score chased 156/7 (19.5 Ov) by RSAW vs WIW
Lowest score defended 149/6 (20 Ov) by WI vs IND
Who Will Score Most Runs For New Zealand: Devon Conway / Rachin Ravindra
Who Will Take Most Wickets For New Zealand: Trent Boult / Tim Southee
Who Will Score Most Runs For PNG: Tony Ura / Assad Vala
Who Will Take Most Wickets For PNG: Norman Vanua / Alei Nao
New Zealand vs PNG Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today Match 39? ICC T20 World Cup 2024
New Zealand are the favorites to win this match. They won their match against Uganda by seven wickets chasing. They would want another big win over PNG.
Conclusion
The match will end New Zealand’s campaign in this World Cup, one that has been forgetful. The management will surely analyze the team’s performance ahead of the next ICC event next year.
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