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Now we are here to discuss about the love proceedings for Match no. 2. I've chosen my role to be the commentator providing live updates not only this match but for every match.
When: Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:30 AM (Local)/ 20:00 PM (IST)/ 14:30 AM (GMT)
Where: Providence Stadium, Guyana
What to expect:What to expect:
A slowish surface, the highest total posted at the venue in international cricket in the last 13 years has been 169 for 5. There is a possibility of passing showers and some cloud cover. But will mostly remain sunny.
Head to head:
The two teams have never played a T20I against each other.
Toss: West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field.
How is it looking? After my Canadian team suffered defeat, I can nay afford another loss. Need WI to pull this one out for me.
If you lose here, all will lose. Noone has predicted a PNG win.
Yes, but I already have one loss so if they lose I will be on the verge of defeat after only 2 games. Haha
You should search a little about the teams and their history before predicting. If you're not familiar with cricket or have not much experience then its like playing darts in the dark. There will be matches when most obvious teams you think are going to win might lose against smaller teams who have done well in world cups before. There's always upsets, you just got to be vigilant.
Good points but I wasn't going to go against Canada against the US regardless if they were likely to lose.
I can understand lol. You could wish Canada to win the world cup but you can't ignore the facts that they're not there yet.. Wishing is one thing and predicting a game is another. Anyways goodluck for the upcoming matches. 👍
I didn't think they would win the world cup. I just wished for them to beat our rival the USA
Yeah I got that. It's not just you, even I wish that every other team in the World Cup beats them by huge margins. 😁
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WI is an unpredictable side but when it comes to major tournament especially T20i World Cup, you can count on them to do well. They excell in T20 cricket, it suits their nature.
You're right. They have been downhill only in other formats lately.
That too is because of so much t20 league cricket all over the world. Short formats, fast cricket, and more money. Players prefer to play in those leagues over International odi or test cricket.
Unpredictable… but not dangerously so from your point of view
After 4 oversAfter 4 overs
As expected it's a slowish surface. The ball isn't coming nicely onto the bat and PNG has already lost 2 wicket for 15 runs only.
PNG are some dwarfs in front of West Indian giants!!!
Ouch. Closer than it should have been…
WI gave us all a scare in the middle phase but thanks to Roston Chase unbeaten 42, they recovered well and in style to a winning start to their World Cup journey. 👌👏
In my opinion, Wi will win by 8 wickets. And will finish this game at 15 overs.
Wai are 3 down, and 15 over chase also looking unlikely. 👀
@MANI is saying that WI will win it a couple of overs before. I'm also with @MANI.
IMO, WI can only chase it down in 18th or 19th over.
131/8 -19.4 over
99/6 - 17 over
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WI fancy a short chase then….
It can be tricky though as the pitch is very slow. It will become slower and slower. If PNG can score 130+, they can present a challenge.
I don't think so. Yes pitch is slow but that is how most of the Caribbean pitches are. And if WI play like they play, this 130(ish) target will look like a kid's play to them. They'll finish this game as quickly as possible as I don't see any demons in this pitch.
I’m with you. Expecting some slogging
If they want to send a message to the rest of the teams, this is the game. 137 at home ground against PNG's bowling attack will be no threat.
Let's wait and watch!!
How many overs do you think they'll need to chase this down? I say 16-17.
WI superpower is the heavy hitters though. And they have a good Captain half-way down the batting order.
Yes you're right. But WI aren't a team that they used to be. There's no other team in Cricket that has seen such a constant decline in their reputation.
However, T20 is very different from other formats. The shorter the format, the more unpredictable it gets and the more fun it becomes for spectators!
We will see…. I think they have enough residual talent.
Can anyone predict the winning ball for west Indies? I will happily zap him 200 sats.
14.5 over
I think 16.4 overs.
My prediction is at 18.5.
You missed it by just 1 ball. 😲👏
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Update: wI win by 5 wickets! All credit to Roston Chase!Update: wI win by 5 wickets! All credit to Roston Chase!
Phew that wasn't nearly as comfortable for West Indies as you would've thought. PNG gave them a proper run for their money, and at one point there would've been some jitters as the rate touched 12 with half the side gone.
PNG took the game to the final over and it was closer than we all thought. Some good bowling and catching from PNG to make an interesting finish to the game.
Update:Update:
Wi now need 10 runs every over!
As long as Andre Russell is there, WI are safe.
My Gosh! What's happening there! WI has been sluggish just like the pitch!
They're not adapting to the pitch and bowling. If its not coming onto the bat, stop slogging but WI being WI, going gung-ho!
WI are going hard as we expected but they're not connecting. Variable bounce and pace of the pitch and some good seam bowling have forced them to some slogs.
According to the on-air comms, this rain doesn't look threatening. It is bright as well on the horizon. The covers are on at the moment. Should not be a big delay this.According to the on-air comms, this rain doesn't look threatening. It is bright as well on the horizon. The covers are on at the moment. Should not be a big delay this.
We're predicting the match outcomes and rain prob aly has other ideas. 😂
WI lose their first wicket early in their innings.WI lose their first wicket early in their innings.
Johnson Charles is dismissed for a golden duck (out on first ball any batsmen plays)
J. Charles being lazy. 😲
WI have started their innings on a positive note.WI have started their innings on a positive note.
8 for 0 after 1 over8 for 0 after 1 over
First wicket down. 👀
I would love to see PNG fight....
Who knows, we can all make predictions and if luck is on their side and this could all go south for WI if they panicked or overthink about the chase. 😂
WI need 137 from 20 overs. I think they'll chase this down easily with couple of overs to spare.
Update: Doriga is playing a great little cameo here. Already taken PNG past of psychological 130. They now have total to pose a challenge. At least their bowler have something to defend.
Final score PNGFinal score PNG
133 runs
WI need 134 runs in their 20 overs.
It's Alzarri Joseph again and Sese Bau is out after making a diligent half century.
PNG has lost the plot here in last 2 overs. Just scored five runs and lost the wicket of Sese.
PNG has recovered nicelyPNG has recovered nicely
94 for 5 wickets in 15 overs94 for 5 wickets in 15 overs
Sese Bau is playing an exceptional knock here. He is at 49 now.
Wicket no. 3.Wicket no. 3.
Huge! Assad Vala is out!!
He hit two 4s on Alzarri Joseph but the vengeance from Alzarri has done it for Vala.
Asad Vala is a key batsmen and he has hit a fabulous six on the first ball of fifth over. They are accelerating now.
26/2 after five overs.
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