Papua New Guinea vs Malaysia, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction 23 September 2023

PNG vs MAL Match Prediction & Analysis

Papua New Guinea and Malaysia will lock horns in the 5th match of the Malaysia T20I Tri-series 2023 at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

Papua New Guinea have shown excellent form after ing comfortable victories over Malaysia and Hong Kong. Skipper Assad Vala will be hoping that the side can continue their winning streak in this fixture.

On the other hand, Malaysia ed 23-run win over Hong Kong, courtesy excellent performances from Virandeep Singh, Khizar Hayat and Vijay Unni. Skipper Ahmad Faiz will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this final match of the competition.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

PNG

W W

HKG

141/9 in 20.0 7.05

MALTNC

Papua New Guinea beat Hong Kong by 22 runs

21 Sep 2023

PNG

163/5 in 20.0 8.15

MAL

152/9 in 20.0 7.6

MALTNC

Papua New Guinea beat Malaysia by 45 runs (D/L) method

20 Sep 2023

PNG

108/1 in 9.4 11.17

MAL

W L W

MAL

149/6 in 20.0 7.45

MALTNC

Malaysia beat Hong Kong by 23 runs 22 Sep 2023

HKG

126/7 in 20.0 6.3

MAL

152/9 in 20.0 7.6

MALTNC

Papua New Guinea beat Malaysia by 45 runs (D/L) method

20 Sep 2023

PNG

108/1 in 9.4 11.17

HKG

79/10 in 19.0 4.16

MALTNC

Malaysia beat Hong Kong by 102 runs

19 Sep 2023

MAL

181/8 in 20.0 9.05

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Papua New Guinea Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of wicket-keeper Kiplin Doriga, Lega Siaka, opener Tony Ura, captain Assad Vala, and Charles Amini to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, skipper Assad Vala showcased excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 45 runs off 35 balls with the help of five fours and one six. He was well ed by Lega Siaka, who scored 28 runs off 22 balls.

Hiri Hiri scored 27 runs off 14 balls with the help of three sixes, whereas Norman Vanua chipped in with unbeaten 23 runs off 10 balls with the help of one four and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Norman Vanua, John Kariko, Alei Nao, Rile Hekure, Nosaina Pokana and Charles Amini to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Nosaina Pokana, John Kariko and Charles Amini put in tidy bowling performances for Papua New Guinea and claimed two wickets apiece.

Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing XI:

Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Kiplin Doriga (wk), Charles Amini, Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Riley Hekure, Alei Nao, John Kariko, Nosaina Pokana, Norman Vanua

Papua New Guinea Actual Playing XI:

Hiri Hiri, Lega Siaka, Kiplin Doriga, Tony Ura, John Kariko, Nosaina Pokana, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Riley Hekure, Michael Charlie

Malaysia Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Virandeep Singh, Syed Aziz, Ahmad Faiz, Zulkifle, Muhammad Amir Azim and Aslam Khan.

In the opening match, Virandeep Singh was the standout performer with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 84 not out off 59 balls with the help of four boundaries and four sixes.

Besides Virandeep, captain Ahmad Faiz scored 25 not out off 30 balls with the help of one four, whereas Sharvin Muniandy chipped in with 12 runs off 10 balls with the help of two boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Vijay Unni, Virandeep Singh, Khizar Hayat, Rizwan Haider, Sharvin Muniandy and Mohammad Amir Azim

In the previous match, Virandeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for Malaysia and claimed 2 for 18 in his four overs.

Malaysia Predicted Playing XI:

Syed Aziz Mubarak, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Muhammad Amir Azim, Ahmad Faiz (c), Virandeep Singh, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Aslam Khan Malik, Khizar Hayat, Vijay Unni, Rizwan Haider, Sharvin Muniandy

Malaysia Actual Playing XI:

Sharvin Muniandy, Syed Aziz, Ainool Hafizs, Ahmad Zubaidi Zulkifle, Ahmad Faiz, Muhammad Amir Azim, Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, Khizar Hayat, Rizwan Haider, Aslam Khan Malik

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game is going to decent for batting with some assistance for the bowlers. The weather forecast for Saturday’s game is going to be thundery showers throughout the course of the match.

PNG vs MAL Pitch Report

Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur is going to host the 5th match of the 2023 Malaysia T20I Tri-series between Papua New Guinea and Malaysia

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 155 runs. The first four matches of the competition played at Bayuemas Oval have been won by side batting first.