PNG vs USA Dream11 : PNG look to avenge last time’s defeat as the side go traversing for their first win today
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The ICC Cricket World Cup League Two comes bearing immense value for USA and PNG owing not only to the fact that they are getting a chance to battle it out with evenly contested sides in the cricketing fraternity but also the immense prize on offer. Lasting for over two years, the sides sitting in the annuls of the points tally will get a chance to battle it out for a place in 2023 ODI World Cup Qualifiers, massive stakes at offer which are set to propel both these sides today.
Currently sitting in first place in the league standing with two wins from two, the opening exchanges of the ODI Tri-Nation Series couldn’t have gotten better for USA. The first ever ODI series to be contested in the country also saw the side win their first match against PNG in the series opener, a 5 run win through the DLS method as PNG faltered in the dying stages of their run chase.
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Following it up with a 5 wicket win over Namibia as they chased down the 122 run target with 17 overs to spare, USA made an advent into today’s encounter looking to make it three wins in succession and assure themselves of top spot in the series. Elsewhere for PNG, this match is a chance to finally salvage something from the series with the side looking to finally get past the finishing line against USA today.
Pitch Conditions And Toss
The pitch is a horrific one for batsmen with the spinners coming on and lamenting them to leave the batsmen in a turmoil by getting the ball to spin sharply in both directions. Playing shots is a perplexing task on this surface with the ball refusing to come onto the bat, stopping and dripping on the surface to offer no space or room to the batsmen to open their arms.
With the surface only bound to get worse as the match runs its course, the side winning the toss will be looking to bat first here.
Probable Playing 11
United States of America
Xavier Marshall, Monank Patel, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Jaskaran Malhotra (WK), Karima Gore, Saurabh (C), Timil Patel, Elmore Hutchinson, Jessy Singh, Nisarg Patel
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PNG
Tony Ura, Gaudi Toka, Assad Vala (C), Charles Amini, Chad Soper, Lega Siaka, Kiplin Doriga (WK), Hiri Hiri, Norman Vanua, Jason Kila, Nosaina Pokana
PNG vs USA Match Prediction
USA look set to win this one as well. In a series where all three prevelant batting orders have offered little in the way of a fight, USA have managed to come out with the most determination, grit and resolve, showing fortitude in the presence of adverse conditions to outscore their opponents.
They should do so again and defeat PNG by the barest of margins in this clash.
Match Details
Tri-Nation ODI Series ICC Cricket World Cup League Two
Match: United States of America Vs PNG
Date And Time: 19th September, Thursday- 7:15pm IST
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill
Where To Watch: Cricket USA YouTube
Pivotal Players
United States of America
- Xavier Marshall, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Elmore Hutchinson
PNG
- Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Nosaina Pokana
Top 4 Batting Order
United States of America
- Xavier Marshall, Monank Patel, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones
PNG
- Tony Ura, Gaudi Toka, Assad Vala, Charles Amini
Clean Hitters
United States of America
- Xavier Marshall, Jaskaran Malhotra
PNG
- Tony Ura, Charles Amini
Death Overs Bowlers
United States of America
- Timil Patel, Elmore Hutchinson
PNG
- Norman Vanua, Nosaina Pokana
PNG vs USA Dream11 Wicket-Keeper
USA’s Jaskaran Malhotra has been picked out by us every single time his side are featuring in the league and the man with the gloves retains his place in our Dream 11 for today’s encounter as well. The opener is one of the few bats in the side who have application and technique imbued in them, making him a relatively good option for today’s match.
PNG vs USA Dream11 Batsmen
What served as a setback for us and restrained us from choosing bats from PNG was not just their display in the first match but also the way in which they have scrimmaged through in bygone matches this year. This saw us keep things safe for this encounter, getting in all three of our picks from USA, beginning with opener Xavier Marshall.
The 30 runs for Monank Patel in the previous match as we found himself involved in a 68 run match winning partnership for the third wicket with Steven Taylor see us make him our second pick with Aaron Jones completing the set after his 77 against PNG in the series opener.
PNG vs USA Dream11 All-Rounders
The side’s top scorer with 43 runs and 4023 make Steven Taylor an instant pick for us. He’s been one of USA’s finest players for some time now, someone who has seen his role grow in stature to become an integral part of his side with both the bat and ball.
Legspinner Timil Patel was always going to be selected by us given the spin friendly nature of today’s wicket whilst we have opted for the two players from PNG as well. Charles Amini scored a half-century for his side the last time they met USA, an inning which kept his side in the chase till the last over, making him our first choice alongside Assad Vala who got 48.
PNG vs USA Dream11 Bowling Order
We begin with USA’s highest wicket taker over here, Karima Gore with him having picked u a total of 5 wickets in 2 encounters for his side, seeing him become the only player to come into our side in this facet. Elsewhere our two names from PNG are made up of Jason Kila and Nosaina Pokana with the two snaring 6 wickets in between them the last time they met USA, the three apiece for either bowler.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Taylor is being made our side’s captain for today’s match while we are choosing Gore as the vice-captain.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match, pitch report and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
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