AFG vs PNG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Match 29
The 29th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see Afghanistan (AFG) squaring off against Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Friday, June 14. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the AFG vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Afghanistan are leading the Group C points table as they have won both of their last two matches. They currently have a NRR of 5.225 and will try to improve it with another win. Papua New Guinea, on the other hand, have lost both of their last two matches. They lost their last match against Uganda by three wickets.
These two teams have squared off only once before, back in July 2015. That contest was won by Afghanistan by 6 wickets. So, this will be a good match to watch.
AFG vs PNG Match Details
The 29th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on June 14 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The game is set to take place at 6:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
AFG vs PNG, 29th match
Date and Time: 14th June 2024, 6:00 AM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba
Pitch Report
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba will be fresh, so fans can expect a good scoring match, with bowlers playing a crucial role. The last T20I match played here was between England and West Indies, where a total of 265 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.
AFG vs PNG Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
AFG - W W W N/R W
PNG - L L L L L
AFG vs PNG Probable Playing XI
AFG Playing XI
No injury updates
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Karim Janat, Noor Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
PNG Playing XI
No injury updates
Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Lega Siaka, Charles Amini, Hiri Hiri, Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, Kiplin Doriga (wk), John Kariko, Chad Soper, Alei Nao
AFG vs PNG Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is in excellent form and already smashed 156 runs in the last two matches. Kiplin Doriga is another good wicket-keeper pick, especially while batting first.
Batters
Ibrahim Zadran
Gulbadin Naib and Ibrahim Zadran are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Ibrahim Zadran is in exceptional form smashing runs in almost every match. He has already smashed 114 runs in the last two matches. Najibullah Zadran is another good pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Asad Vala
Assad Vala and Azmatullah Omarzai are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Azmatullah Omarzai will bat in the top order and also complete his quota of four overs. Mohammad Nabi is another good all-rounder who will bat in the middle order and bowl at least three overs.
Bowlers
Rashid Khan
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan. Fazalhaq Farooqi has already taken nine wickets in the last two matches. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan has already taken six wickets in the last two matches. Naveen ul Haq is another good bowler for today's match.
AFG vs PNG match captain and vice-captain choices
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is in exceptional form and one of the most crucial players for Afghanistan. Papua New Guinea batters struggle against left arm pacers and the pitch is also expected to suit him, so he is one of the top captaincy options for today's match. He has already taken nine wickets in the last two matches.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the backbone of Afghanistan's batting lineup. The team would need him to play another amazing innings today. He has already smashed 156 runs in the last two matches.
5 Must-Picks for AFG vs PNG, 29th match
Rashid Khan
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Ibrahim Zadran
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Azmatullah Omarzai
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both bowlers and batters, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders or in-form players the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: I Zadran, G Naib
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Vala, A Omarzai
Bowlers: R Khan, N ul Haq, F Farooqi, C Soper, A Nao
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: I Zadran
All-rounders: M Nabi, C Amini, A Vala, S Bau, A Omarzai
Bowlers: R Khan, N ul Haq, F Farooqi, N Ahmed