WI vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024: Providence Stadium Pitch Report, Guyana Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea

I The West Indies will be aiming to return to former glory when they begin the Caribbean leg of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 against Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Guyana on Sunday (June 2). Boasting two championship titles from 2012 and 2016, the Windies are all set to rewrite history in the tournament.
While PNG may not be the same threat as other teams, a strong start is important for the Windies. The dominant win could not only boost their confidence but also significantly improve their total run total, which could be a deciding factor later in the tournament.
Statistics and records of T20I at Providence Stadium
- Same played: 29
- Matches won by hitting first: 13
- Matches won by bowling first: 12
- Average score for 1 innings: 124
- Average score for 2nd innings: 98
- Highest recorded total: 194/5 (20 Ov) by India Women vs New Zealand Women
- Lowest price on record: 46/10 (14.4 Ov) by Bangladesh Women vs West Indies Women
- High score chase: 169/5 (18.2 Ov) by West Indies vs Bangladesh
- Low points secured: 50/7 (9 Overs) by India Women vs West Indies Women
WI vs PNG: Providence Stadium Pitch Report
The Providence ground in Guyana is known to be a low-scoring venue in T20Is, with a pitch that favors the bowlers and tends to drop as the match progresses. Spinners, in particular, can use the surface, which poses significant challenges for the batsmen.
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WI vs PNG: Guyana Weather Forecast
Guyana’s weather forecast shows a 6% chance of rain. The sky will be overcast, temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius and humidity up to 93%. Additionally, the wind speed is expected to reach 10 km/h.
WI vs PNG: Probable Playing XI
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Nicholas PooranRovman Powell (captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Moite, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph
Papua New Guinea: Tony Ura, Sesa Bau, Assad Vala (captain), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea
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