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On Thursday, the 11th warm-up match of the T20 World Cup 2024 will see Namibia facing off against Papua New Guinea at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad.
Assadollah Vala is set to captain the PNG squad, while Gerhard Erasmus will take charge of the Namibian cricket team.
T20 World Cup Warm-up: NAM vs PNG
- Date and time: May 30; 7:00 pm GMT/ 3:00 pm Local/ 12:30 am IST (May 31)
- Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Brian Lara Stadium pitch report:
The playing surface at Brian Lara Stadium typically lends itself to a methodical pace. Initially, the ball connects with the bat effortlessly, but as the game progresses, it becomes increasingly challenging for the batters. Towards the conclusion, the pitch may begin to favour spin bowlers, particularly in the latter stages. Winning the toss, the captain might choose to bat first to establish a commanding total. Expect an enthralling contest with the possibility of impressive scores at this location.
NAM vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: JP Kotze
- Batters: Lega Siaka, JJ Smit
- All-rounders: David Wiese, CJ Amini, Assadollah Vala, Sese Bau, Gerhard Erasmus
- Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, John Kariko
NAM vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Gerhard Erasmus (c), CJ Amini (vc)
Choice 2: JJ Smit (c), Lega Siaka (vc)
NAM vs PNG Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 30, 07:00 pm GMT):
Also READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Complete squads of all 20 teams
Squads:
Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut
Papua New Guinea: Assadollah Vala (c), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura