Match 39 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024, has New Zealand taking on Papua New Guinea. The match will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, on June 17 at 08:00 PM IST.
NZ vs PNG (New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea), Match 39 - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea, Match 39
Date: June 17, 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba
NZ vs PNG (New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea), Match 39 Preview
New Zealand have played 3 matches in the tournament and they are ranked third on the points table, while Papua New Guinea have also played 3 matches and they are ranked fifth on the points table.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +4.230 |
| West Indies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.596 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.241 |
| Uganda | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4.510 |
| Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.886 |
In the last match played by New Zealand against Uganda, New Zealand beat Uganda by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Tim Southee who scored 125 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Afghanistan, Afghanistan beat Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Papua New Guinea was Alei Nao who scored 54 fantasy points.
NZ vs PNG, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 118 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba
The temperature will hover around 32°C and humidity is expected to be around 51%. 2.88 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | - | 9, 26, 0, 13, 6 | - |
| Hiri Hiri | 5 | 21 | 5.3 | 2 | 9 | 1, 15, 2, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Lega Siaka | 5 | 60 | 12 | 0 | - | 0, 12, 1, 19, 28 | - |
- Finnley Hugh Allen
Finn Allen can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Finn Allen has scored 54 runs.
- Hiri Hiri
Hiri Hiri is a batter with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 21 runs. Hiri Hiri can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Lega Siaka
Lega Siaka is a batter with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 60 runs.
NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alei Nao | 3 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 13, 0, 5, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Semo Kamea | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
- Alei Nao
Alei Nao is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Alei Nao has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.
- Semo Igo Kamea
Semo Kamea is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Semo Kamea bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 38.
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, Lockie Ferguson has taken 4 wickets at an average of 16.
NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assad Vala | 3 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 12.7 | 3, 0, 0, 21, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Sese Bau | 4 | 84 | 21 | 0 | - | 0, 5, 50, 0, 29 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 37 | 18.5 | 2 | 20 | 0, 10, 0, 16, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
- Asadollah Vala
Assad Vala can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Assad Vala has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 24 runs. Assad Vala is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Sese Bau
Sese Bau is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sese Bau is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 84 runs.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. James Neesham is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 37 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 3 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6.4 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 3 | 2, 3, 0, 2, 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 3 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 19.7 | 0, 0, 21, 0, 4 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Alei Nao | 3 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 13, 0, 5, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Norman Vanua | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 12.3 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 5 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Kipling Doriga | 5 | 87 | 29 | 0 | - | 26, 12, 27, 14, 8 | - |
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Trent Boult with 126 match fantasy points, Lockie Ferguson with 72 match fantasy points and Mitchell Santner with 56 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Papua New Guinea are Alei Nao with 54 match fantasy points, Norman Vanua with 37 match fantasy points and Kipling Doriga with 32 match fantasy points.
NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alei Nao | 3 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 13, 0, 5, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Assad Vala | 3 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 12.7 | 3, 0, 0, 21, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Sese Bau | 4 | 84 | 21 | 0 | - | 0, 5, 50, 0, 29 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Charles Amini | 3 | 30 | 10 | 0 | - | 0, 5, 12, 0, 13 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Semo Kamea | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Alei Nao
Alei Nao is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Alei Nao has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.
- Asadollah Vala
Assad Vala can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Assad Vala has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 24 runs. Assad Vala is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Sese Bau
Sese Bau is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sese Bau is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 84 runs.
- Charles Jordan Alewa Amini
Charles Amini is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Charles Amini has scored 30 runs. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Semo Igo Kamea
Semo Kamea is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Semo Kamea bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 38.
NZ vs PNG Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Squad: Charles Amini, Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Norman Vanua, Chad Soper, Kipling Doriga, Hiri Hiri, Semo Kamea, Jack Gardner, John Kariko and Hila Vare
NZ vs PNG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Finn Allen and Hila Vare
Batter: Kane Williamson
All-Rounders: Assad Vala, Sese Bau and Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Alei Nao, Semo Kamea, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee and Matt Henry
Captain: Hila Vare
Vice-Captain: Finn Allen
Photo credit: Alamy
