Afghanistan and PNG are scheduled to compete against one another in the 13th match of the ICC U19 World Cup 2022.
After suffering a defeat in their opening game of the league for the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2022, PNG are currently sitting in the position of second place in the points table.
M Aporo has scored the most runs for Papua New Guinea, with 15, while maintaining a strike rate of 30. He has a perfect score of one for four. In addition, BA Maha has contributed 15 runs while maintaining a strike rate of 27.
R. Kevau has been the most effective bowler for Papua New Guinea. He has taken three wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 6.50 and a bowling average of 21.
Afghanistan’s rise in the senior game has been mirrored at the Under 19 level, where the team has reached the quarter-finals in three of the last four editions of the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan’s rise in the senior game has been mirrored at the Under 19 level.
Afghanistan has participated in every tournament since it first qualified for one in 2010. The highlight came in 2018 when a team featuring players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mujeeb Ur Rahman helped them reach the semifinals before losing to Australia.
As the only player remaining from the team that competed in 2020, it will be up to spinner Noor Ahmad to provide the necessary experience for this competition.
The 17-year-old has played in the Big Bash as well as the Pakistan Super League, and he should be able to provide plenty of support for the captain, Suliman Safi.
Squads
Afghanistan – Suliman Safi (c), Ijaz Ahmadzai(vc), Mohammad Ishaq(wk) Suliman Arabzai, Bilal Sayeedi, Allah Noor, Muhammadullah, Khyber Wali, Ijaz Ahmad, Izharulhaq Naweed, Noor Ahmad, Faisal Khan, Naweed Zadran, Bilal Sami, Nangyalai Khan, Khalil Ahmad, Abdul Hadi, Bilal Tarin, Shahid Hassani and Younis.
Papua New Guinea – Barnabas Maha(c), Boio Ray, Sigo Kelly, Malcolm Aporo, Toua Boe, Ryan Ani, Aue Oru, Katenalaki Singi, Christopher Kilapat, Junior Morea, Peter Karoho, Patrick Nou, Rasan Kevau, Karoho Kevau, John Kariko.
Predictions for the Match – Preplay
Who will prevail in the coin toss? – Afghanistan Under-19
Will there be a victor? – Afghanistan Under-19
Barnabas Maha (Papua New Guinea Under-19) and Suliman Safi were the top two batters in terms of runs scored (Afghanistan Under-19)
Bowlers Barnabas Maha (Papua New Guinea Under-19) and Noor Ahmad shared first place in terms of wickets taken (Afghanistan Under-19)
Most Sixes – Barnabas Maha (Papua New Guinea Under-19), Suliman Safi (Afghanistan Under-19)
Suliman Safi was voted the Match’s Most Valuable Player.
PNG Under-19 reached 180+ runs while Afghanistan Under-19 reached 250+ runs when they batted first.
Afghanistan’s Under-19 Team Faces a Handicap
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