After facing a defeat at the hand of the hosts Papua New Guinea will look to bounce back and defeat Malaysia in this crucial T20I encounter. Papua New Guinea took the match against Nepal down to the wire but was outdone by a brilliant Sandeep Lamichhane.
In last year’s edition, Malaysia couldn’t even manage to win a single match in the tri-series as they had no answers to the technical superiority of the hosts and Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea is high on confidence even after coming on the back of a defeat as they have beaten the hosts twice earlier. Here’s our Dream 11 team prediction for Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea.
Match Details
- Event: Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2022
- Match: MAL vs PNG 2022
- Date: 29th March 2022
- Time:Â 12:15 PM IST
- Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
- Where to Watch: FanCode
Pitch Report and Conditions
The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur is expected to favour batsmen from both teams. However, the pitch is also known to assist the pace bowlers. Moreover, if the batters apply themselves we could be looking at a total in the territory of 180 odd runs.
Weather Report
Moderately high temperatures are expected throughout the day with highs of 35 degrees and lows of 20 degrees here at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Malaysia vs PNG: Top Dream 11 picks
Zubaidi Zulkifle has scored 220 runs at a strike rate of 191.30 in his last 7 T10 matches outlining his ability as a power hitter.
Syazrul Ezat-Idrus has scored 276 runs in his last 11 T20I matches combined with a decent outing with the ball as well.
Charles Amini He has scored a pretty decent 271 runs and picked up a total of 14 wickets in his 19 matches T20I career so far.
Assad Vala He has amassed 596 runs and got 24 wickets in his 31 matches T20I career so far and is one of the most experienced and accomplished player of his team.
Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea Playing XI Today
Malaysia Playing XI
A.Hazalan (wk), V.Singh, Z.Zulkifle, S.Aziz, M. Syahadat, S.Ezat Idrus, S.Muniandy, A.Azim Abd Shukor, P.Singh, V.Unni, M.Zarbani
Papua New Guinea Playing XI
Nosaina Pokana, Assad Vala(c), Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Semo Kamea, Charles Amini, Simon Atai(w), Jason Kila, Riley Hekure, Norman Vanua
Malaysia vs PNG Dream 11 Team Prediction – Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Ammar Hazalan
- Batsman: Zubaidi Zulkifle, Virandeep Singh, Lega Siaka, S. Aziz
- All-rounders: Syazrul Ezat-Idrus, Charles Amini, Chad Soper
- Bowlers: Norman Vanua, A. Azim Abd, Alei Nao
Malaysia vs PNG Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Charles Amini
- Vice Captain: Chad Soper
Malaysia vs PNG Dream 11 Team Prediction – Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: S. Atai
- Batsman: Zubaidi Zulkifle, T.Ura, Lega Siaka
- All-rounders: Syazrul Ezat-Idrus, Charles Amini, S. Muniandy, A. Vala
- Bowlers: Norman Vanua, A. Azim Abd, R. Hekure
Malaysia vs PNG Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Norman Vanua
- Vice Captain: Charles Amini
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Papua New Guinea is expected to win this match this match considering by their recent form.
