The match between Kenya and Papua New Guinea is part of the ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A 2024 and will take place on October 5, 2024, at the Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi.
2. Toss and Playing Conditions
Papua New Guinea has elected to bowl first in the match, setting up an interesting contest with both teams looking to capitalize on the conditions.
3. Probable Playing XIs
Kenya's probable playing XI includes Irfan Karim, Pushkar Sharma, Neil Mugabe, Dhiren Gondaria, Sachin Bhudia, Vraj Patel, Lucas Oluoch, Peter Langat, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, and Shem Ngoche. Papua New Guinea's probable playing XI includes Sese Bau, Tony Ura, Kipling Doriga, Hiri Hiri, Kabua Morea, John Kariko, Alei Nao, Michael Charlie, Assad Vala, Gaudi Toka, and Charles Amini.
4. Head-to-Head Record
Kenya has a poor head-to-head record against Papua New Guinea, having lost all three previous matches. This trend suggests that Papua New Guinea might have an upper hand in this encounter.
5. Top Fantasy Players
For Kenya, Rakep Patel has been a top performer with 133 match fantasy points, followed by Sachin Bhudia with 79 match fantasy points and Pushkar Sharma with 78 match fantasy points. For Papua New Guinea, Assad Vala leads with 214 match fantasy points, followed by Tony Ura with 146 match fantasy points and Sese Bau with 78 match fantasy points.
6. Pitch Conditions
The pitch at the Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground is expected to be a balanced one, favoring both pacers and spinners. This could make it challenging for both teams to predict their strategy accurately.
7. Recent Form
Papua New Guinea has been in good form recently, winning two out of their three matches so far. They are currently ranked second on the points table, while Kenya is ranked fourth after winning one and losing two matches.
8. Dream11 Predictions
Dream11 predictions suggest that Papua New Guinea's top order batters like Sese Bau and Tony Ura will be crucial. For bowling, Kabua Morea and Alei Nao are expected to perform well. For Kenya, Pushkar Sharma and Rakep Patel are recommended picks.
9. Captaincy Choices
Assad Vala from Papua New Guinea is a strong captaincy choice due to his consistent performance, having made 137 runs in the last four games. For Kenya, Rakep Patel could be a decent captaincy choice in the grand leagues.
10. Injury Updates
There are no reported injuries for either team that could significantly impact the match. Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squads.
11. Live Streaming and Updates
The match will be live-streamed on various platforms, allowing fans to follow the action closely. Updates on the match can be found on sports news websites and social media channels dedicated to cricket.
