ICC U-19 World Cup 2021/22 Match:23 PK-U19 vs PNG-U19 Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

Pakistan U19 and Papua New Guinea U19 are set to lock horns against each other in Match 23 of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2021/22. The PK-U19 vs PNG-U19 encounter is scheduled to take place at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Saturday 22 January. Pakistan Under 19 are already through to the Super League Quarter-Finals with one game still left. They won their previous game against Afghanistan U19 by 24 runs. Batting first Pakistan scored an average total of 239 with Abdul Faseeh scoring 68. In reply, Afghanistan remained short of the target as they could only put 215 on the board. Awais Ali was the pick of the bowlers with 3-for 36.

PNG-U19, on the other hand, faced a beating from the AF-U19. Batting first, AF-U19 was able to make only 200 runs with Katenalaki Singi taking 4-for 18 for the PNG-U19. In reply, the PNG-U19 was bowled out for just 65 runs. Only Aue Oru was able to reach double figures, scoring 13 runs off 23 balls.

Match Details

Date: 22-Jan-2022

Time: 6:30 PM IST and 9:00 AM Local Time

Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

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Pitch report

The wicket will assist both batters and bowlers and skills and temperament matter a lot on this surface. Batting first will be an added advantage here. The team batting first will be looking for a score of 250+.

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Weather Forecast

Conditions will be pleasant throughout the PK-U19 vs PNG-U19 contest. The temperature will be hovering around 22-24 degrees Celsius. There will be no interruptions in the game as the weather will remain clear. Clouds may come in the evening.

Top Picks for PK-U19 vs PNG-U19 Dream 11

Haseebullah is the only centurion for Pakistan U19 in this World Cup. He has scored 137 runs in 2 matches at an average of 68.5, with the highest score of 135.

Awais Ali is the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in this tournament. He has taken 9 wickets in two matches at an average of 10.22 and an economy of 5.20 with a strike rate of 11.7. He is a must-pick for this match.

Aue Oru has scored 23 runs in 2 matches in this tournament and even picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 5.12.

Rasan Kevau bowled well in the last two matches bagging 6 wickets at an economy of 5.17 with the best figures of 3 for 23.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For PK-U19 vs PNG-U19

Batters – Abdul Faseeh, Irfan Khan-Niazi (vc), Katenalaki Singi

Bowlers – Zeeshan Zameer, Awais Ali, Rasan Kevau

All-rounders – Qasim Akram (c), Maaz Sadaqat, Christopher Kilapat, Aue Oru

Wicket-Keeper – Haseebullah

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For PK-U19 vs PNG-U19

Batters –Mohammad Shehzad, Abdul Faseeh, Irfan Khan-Niazi, Katenalaki Singi

Bowlers – Zeshan Zameer, Awais Ali (vc), Junior Morea, Rasan Kevau

All-rounders – Qasim Akram, Aue Oru

Wicket-Keeper – Haseebullah (c)

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Probable XI for PK-U19 vs PNG-U19

PK-U19: Mohammad Shehzad, Haseebullah (wk), Abdul Faseeh, Irfan Khan-Niazi, Qasim Akram (c), Abbas Ali, Ahmed Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Zeeshan Zameer, Awais Ali

PNG-U19: Peter Karoho (wk), Boio Ray, Barnabas Maha (c), Malcolm Aporo, Christopher Kilapat, Ryan Ani, Katenalaki Singi, Aue Oru, Junior Morea, Rasan Kevau, John Kariko

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, PK-U19 is expected to win this game and keep on their winning run. PNG-U19 would be looking to avoid another humiliating defeat as they are no match for the skills of PK-U19 players.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.