Canada vs Papua New Guinea, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023, Today Match Prediction

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Canada and Papua New Guinea will lock horns in the 15th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2023 played at United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek.

In the previous match, Canada suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Namibia. Captain Saad Bin Zafar will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved batting performance against Papua New Guinea.

On the other hand, Papua were completely outplayed by USA in all three departments in a game played at Wanderers Cricket Ground. Captain Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this dead rubber.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Canada Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Pargat Singh, Srimantha Wijeratne, Aaron Johnson, Matthew Spoors, Harsh Thaker and Saad Bin Zafar to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Pargat Singh scored 34 runs off 52 balls with the help of three fours and one six, whereas Matthew Spoors chipped in with 32 runs off 44 balls with the help of six boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Saad Bin Zafar, Harsh Thaker, Kaleem Sana, Jeremy Gordon and Dillon Heyliger to provide much-needed breakthroughs.

In the bowling department, off-spinner Harsh Thaker was the standout performer on display for Canada and claimed 2 for 27 in his ten overs.

Canada Predicted Playing XI:

Saad Bin Zafar (c), Ravinderpal Singh, Aaron Johnson, Harsh Thaker, Nikhil Dutta, Matthew Spoors, Pargat Singh, Srimantha Wijeratne (wk), Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Jeremy Gordon

Papua New Guinea Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Assad Vala, Kiplin Doriga, Sese Bau, Tony Ura, Charles Amini and Riley Hekure to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Assad Vala showcased decent form with the bat for Papua New Guinea and finished the innings with the top-score of 42 runs off 72 balls with the help of three boundaries, Besides Vala, Tony Ura, Charles Amini and Riley Hekure produced scores of 15, 14 and 11 runs respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Semo Kamea, Chad Soper, Charles Amini, Assad Vala, Sese Bau, and Riley Hekure to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Semo Kamea was the standout bowler on display for Papua New Guinea and claimed 3 for 32 in his ten overs.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Assad Vala (c), Riley Hekure, Charles Amini, Tony Ura, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Sese Bau, Chad Soper, Hiri Hiri, Semo Kamea, Gaudi Toka, John Kariko

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will provide a tough battle between bat and ball. The match is expected to slow down considerably in the second half of the match.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny intervals with moderate breeze.

Venue Details

United Cricket Club Ground in Windhoek is going to host the 15th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off between Canada and Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea have lost all four matches played in the competition.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 245 runs. The majority of the matches played at United Cricket Club have been won by side batting first.