MAL vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st T20I

This is the first-ever bilateral series between the two associate nations.

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Updated - 16 Mar 2024, 09:42 IST

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Preview

Papua New Guinea are set to tour Malaysia to take part in a two-match T20I series starting on Saturday, March 16. Both sets of fixtures will be played out at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi. This series will be a historic one as this is the first-ever bilateral series between the two associate nations. 

The visitors come into the game on the back of a win in the tri-series final against Nepal. They would be hoping to replicate that form in this upcoming T20I series as well. Tony Ura was the star of the show for the team against Nepal in the final, and the onus would be on him to lead the batting in this series as well.

The hosts last competed in an official match during the Malaysian Open T20 Championship 2024. They did have a successful campaign as they finished second in the tournament. The team was close to winning the championship as well but lost to Bahrain in a close final between the two teams.

Match Information

Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea, Match 1

Papua New Guinea tour of Malaysia, 16 Mar 2024, Sat, 8:15 AM IST ,UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi

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Weather Report

UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi

Clouds

25.5Ā°C

99% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Malaysia

L
W
W
L
W

Papua New Guinea

W
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Charles Amini

PNG - all

124 Runs

2Ā Matches

2

Virandeep Singh

MAL - bat

97 Runs

2Ā Matches

3

Lega Siaka

PNG - bat

65 Runs

2Ā Matches

4

Syed Aziz

MAL - all

55 Runs

2Ā Matches

5

Ahmad Faiz

MAL - bat

38 Runs

2Ā Matches

6

Sese Bau

PNG - bat

36 Runs

2Ā Matches

1

Lega Siaka

PNG - bat

171.05

2Ā Matches

2

Charles Amini

PNG - all

163.16

2Ā Matches

3

Sese Bau

PNG - bat

144.00

2Ā Matches

4

Virandeep Singh

MAL - bat

134.72

2Ā Matches

5

Sharvin Muniandy

MAL - all

128.57

2Ā Matches

6

Tony Ura

PNG - wk

128.57

1Ā Match

1

Virandeep Singh

MAL - bat

5 Wkts

2Ā Matches

2

Charles Amini

PNG - all

4 Wkts

2Ā Matches

3

John Kariko

PNG - bowl

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4

Vijay Unni

MAL - bowl

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

5

Norman Vanua

PNG - all

2 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Jack Gardner

PNG - all

2 Wkts

2Ā Matches

1

Charles Amini

PNG - all

5.33

2Ā Matches

2

Virandeep Singh

MAL - bat

5.40

2Ā Matches

3

Nosaina Pokana

PNG - bowl

5.50

2Ā Matches

4

John Kariko

PNG - bowl

5.86

2Ā Matches

5

Vijay Unni

MAL - bowl

7.00

2Ā Matches

6

Fitri Sham

MAL - all

7.00

1Ā Match

Probable Playing XI

Malaysia

Ainool Hafizs (wk), Sharvin Muniandy, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Muhamad Syahadat, Ahmad Faiz, Virandeep Singh (C), Syed Aziz, Khizar Hayat, Fitri Sham, Pavandeep Singh, Vijay Unni

Bench : Wan Muhammad, Muhammad Amir, Ahmed Aqeel Wahid, Rizwan Haider, Muhammad Wafiq Zarbani, Syazrul Idrus, Anwar Rahman

Papua New Guinea

Kiplin Doriga (wk), Hila Vare, Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (C), Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Chad Soper, SI Kamea, Alei Nao, KV Morea

Bench : Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Nosaina Pokana, John Kariko, Jack Gardner

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval is a slow track and it would often assist the pacers. There will be help for the bowlers throughout the match. The batters might have to shell out a few balls before hammering boundaries in this contest.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

128

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Tony Ura PNG | WK

The openerā€™s attacking intent has been lethal for the side and has yielded them results more often than not.

7.5
C

Muhamad Syahadat MAL | BAT

The middle-order batter is known to be the pillar of this batting line-up. His knocks are filled with top strokes and knows how to handle pressure situations with ease.

6.5

Kiplin Doriga PNG | WK

The wicketkeeper-batter was one of the best players during Malaysiaā€™s last tournament and would be hoping to replicate his form with both bat and gloves in this series.

8.5

Alei Nao PNG | BOWL

The bowling all-rounder was stunning in the last tri-series for his side. He was scalping wickets for fun and scored runs for his side in the death overs to take them to a good total as well.

8

Pavandeep Singh MAL | BOWL

The left-arm orthodox spinner would be very useful on this surface and with his tight line and lengths, he can surely get wickets with ease.

8.5

Chad Soper PNG | BOWL

The medium-pace bowler is known for cutters and his tight and accurate lines can help the side on this slow surface.

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6.5

Fitri Sham

MAL | ALL

The spinner was not effective at all for Malaysia in their last outing and has been leaking runs at crucial moments for the side.

9

Assad Vala

PNG | ALL

The captain is coming into this contest with a poor outing in the tournament and might not be a good choice for the team at all in this current form.

Last Updated On - Mar 16 2024 9:42 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MAL

3 : 8

PNG

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12/100

Head To Head
Kiplin Doriga

6.5

Tony Ura
C

7.5

Hiri Hiri

6.5

Virandeep Singh

9

Syed Aziz

8.5

Assad Vala

9

Sese Bau
VC

7.5

Chad Soper

8.5

Pavandeep Singh

8

Alei Nao

8.5

Kabua Morea

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

MAL

5 : 6

PNG

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13/100

Mega League
Kiplin Doriga
C

6.5

Ahmad Faiz

9

Tony Ura

7.5

Hiri Hiri

6.5

Virandeep Singh

9

Syed Aziz

8.5

Assad Vala

9

Sese Bau

7.5

Pavandeep Singh
VC

8

Vijay Unni

7

Alei Nao

8.5

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