The 2-match ODI series between Nepal and Papua New Guinea (PNG) which was to start from Sunday has been re-scheduled to new dates. The teams will now be playing the first ODI on 7th of September. Both the matches of the series will be played in the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. The revised Schedule of the Nepal vs PNG ODI series can be found below.
This series will be followed by the all important ‘ICC Cricket World Cup League 2’ in which 7 teams are competing to enter the T20 World Cup Qualifiers. Currently, Nepal and PNG are the last two teams in the table. Hence both the teams would be looking forward to change that. PNG have lost all their 8 matches till now whereas the Nepal side has managed to win 2 out of the 4 matches they’ve played. Oman is currently the table topper with 8 wins in 10 matches. The ‘ICC Cricket World Cup League 2’ starts with the tri-series between USA, Oman and Nepal. The tri-nation series starts from the 13th of September.
Nepal vs PNG Revised Schedule
The two ODIs will be played on 7th and 10th September respectively. Here are the full details of the series.
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Date
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Match Details | Time |
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Sep 07, Tue
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Nepal vs PNG, 1st ODI
Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
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11:00 AM IST
05:30 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL
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Sep 10, Fri
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PNG vs Nepal, 2nd ODI
Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
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4:00 PM IST
10:30 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
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Live Streaming Details
The people in India can watch the Nepal vs PNG ODIs Live on FanCode, India’s digital sports streaming platform. No TV channel will be broadcasting the series in India.
Series Prediction
Considering the recent performances of both the teams, the Nepal side would most likely be having an upper hand over PNG. The PNG batting line-up is over-dependent on Charles Amini and the Captain Assad Vala, therefore, the things could get tougher for them if the two batsmen do not perform. The Nepal side is a comparatively younger side but looks better balanced. With the likes of Gyanendra Malla, star bowler Sandeep Lamichhane and the young sensation Gulshan Jha in the side, Nepal would fancy their chances.
The ODI head to head record of Nepal & PNG: Nepal 3 – 2 PNG.