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T20WC 2024 NZ vs PNG: In the next ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match 39, New Zealand will have their last Group C clash with Papua New Guinea at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad & Tobago. The NZ vs PNG match is going to air on Monday 17th June starting at 8 AM IST.
New Zealand gunned down Uganda who created an unwanted record of the lowest total in T20 history. Despite that record-breaking victory, the Black Caps faced elimination in the T20 World Cup as Afghanistan made it to the Super 8 after defeating Papua New Guinea in the Group C match 29.
Whereas Papua New Guinea lost all three games and was overthrown by Afghanistan while registering victory by 7 wickets at the same venue. Assad Vala and the team will face Kiwis in the 4th group stage match 39 in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago.
Let’s check out NZ vs PNG head-to-head records ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup match 39 at Brian Lara Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea T20 World Cup Head to Head Records
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea haven’t played any games in the T20 World Cup yet. NZ and PNG will play for the first time on June 17 in the ongoing T20 World Cup match.
The table below shows the record of NZ vs PNG overall T20I head-to-head records
| Matches | NZ Won | PNG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No stats available | ||||
New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea T20 Head to Head Records
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea haven’t faced each other in any T20 game yet.
The table below shows the record of NZ vs PNG T20 World Cup head-to-head records –
| Matches | NZ Won | PNG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No stats available | ||||
T20WC2024: Brian Lara Cricket Academy T20 World Cup Stats and Records
The Brian Lara Stadium is going to host the next game between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea ahead of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. The stadium will host a total 5 games including 4 Group C games and the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Located in Tarouba Trinidad and Tobago, the stadium is named after West Indies’ legendary former captain Brian Lara. The venue has a 15,000 seating capacity for cricket spectators.
Check out the overall Brian Lara Cricket Academy T20 records ahead of NZ vs PNG in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament.
| Brian Lara Cricket Academy T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
| Total T20I Matches | 6 | ||
| First Match | 29/07/2022 | ||
| Last Match | 15/6/2024 | ||
| Batting 1st Won | 4 | ||
| Batting 2nd Won | 2 | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 | ||
| Matches N/R | 0 | ||
| Highest Team Inn | 267/3 by ENG vs WI in 2023 | ||
| Lowest Team Inn | 95 by PNG vs AFG in 2024 | ||
| Average Score | 135 | ||
T20WC 2024: Brian Lara Cricket Academy Pitch Report Ahead of NZ vs PNG
Due to its hard and flat surface, Brian Lara Cricket Stadium’s pitch is famous among the batters. These characteristics help the ball come right straight into the bat making it easy for batsmen to play a shot. In short, pitch mainly supports batters, especially in the powerplay. However, its balanced nature gives enough support to spinners as well.
Looking at the previous T20 games, the venue has an average first innings score between 135 to 140 which can go upto 200 plus score. For the record, the winning percentage is higher for the team that chooses to bat first in the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea X-Factor
New Zealand X-Factor
Tim Southee and Trent Boult stunned everyone with their stellar performances against Uganda. Player of the match, Tim Southee took 3 wickets leaking 4 runs with one maiden over while delivering 4 overs. Trent Boult also took 2 wickets for 7 runs plus a maiden over out of 4. Top batter Devon Conway easily hunted down the paltry 41 targets by contributing a knock-of 22 in 15 balls including 4 boundaries.
Papua New Guinea X-Factor
Wicketkeeper-batter Kiplin Doriga is the only batter who stood against Afghanistan in the group stage match. Kiplin Doriga scored 26 runs in 32 balls and hit two boundaries in Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Semo Kamea and Norman Vanua delivered outstanding overs and slowed down Afghanistan batters for a while. Southpaw pacer Semo Kamea scalped one wicket and gave only 16 runs in 3 overs. Medium pacer Norman Vanua also bagged one wicket for 18 runs while delivering 3 overs.
