New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will cross-swords in their final group stage match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad will host the game.

New Zealand, no longer in contention for the Super 8, aims to end the group stage positively with a consolation victory. Meanwhile, PNG will seek to cause an upset against the Kiwis.

T20 World Cup 2024: NZ vs PNG

• Date and time: July 17; 10:30 am Local/ 2:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST
• Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Brian Lara Stadium Stadium Pitch Report:

The Brian Lara Stadium pitch favors slower bowlers, with batters having a better chance to time their shots early in the game. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to become more difficult. In the later stages, spinners are expected to find more assistance, particularly in the second innings.

Captain winning the toss might opt to bat first to set a formidable target.

NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, to Kiplin Dory
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra
• All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Sese Bau, Assad Vala
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Alei Nao, Lockie Ferguson

NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Trent Boult (c), Tim Southee (vc)
Choice 2: Devon Conway (c), Kane Williamson (vc)

NZ vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Tony Ura, Jack Gardner

NZ vs PNG Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 17, 2:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman

Papua New Guinea: Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Norman Vanua, Alei Nao, John Kariko, Semo Kamea, Kabua Morea, Charles Amini, Jack Gardner, Hila Vare