Assad Vala (PNG Captain)
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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Men’s World Cup League 2 - Namibia vs PNG - Match 107- 19th of September, 2022
The 107th match of the ICC Men’s World Cup League 2 will take place between Namibia and PNG on the 19th of September, 2022 at the Amini Park, Port Moresby, Port Moresby.
Top Tournament Stats -ICC Men’s World Cup League 2
Current Form Namibia:
Namibia are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 11 wins in the World Cup League 2 so far.
The highest run scorer for Namibia is Gerhard Erasmus with 728 runs in the competition so far.
The highest wicket taker for Namibia is Bernard Scholtz with 27 scalps under his belt in the competition so far.
Namibia won their previous match against USA by 68 runs.
Namibia batted first and they posted a total of 254 for 5 in 50 overs. Gerhard Erasmus top scored as he made 87 in just 72 deliveries. He hit 9 fours and 1 six during his innings. On the back of his brilliance, Namibia crossed the 250 run mark and reached 254 for 5 in 50 overs.
During the chase, USA got off to a very slow start and lost the first wicket at a total of 19 in the 8th over. After that phase, USA batting really struggled and they couldn't find the partnerships to keep them going. They were restricted to 186 for 7 in 50 overs, as USA lost the match by 68 runs.
Current Form PNG:
PNG are currently placed at the bottom most spot on points table with only 2 wins so far in the competition.
The highest run scorer for PNG is Assad Vala with 855 runs to his name in the league so far.
The highest wicket taker for PNG is Chad Soper with 25 scalps under his belt.
PNG won their previous match against USA by 26 runs margin.
PNG batted first and posted an under par total of 211 for 9 in 50 overs. Lega Siaka played a brilliant knock at the top of the order as he smashed 35 in just 31 deliveries. Assad Vala also made a valuable contribution of 64 runs in the middle order to help PNG cross the 200 run mark and reach 211 for 9 in 50 overs.
During the chase, USA openers started off very well and stitched a partnership of 31 runs for the first wicket. Monank Patel at number 3 played a fine knock of 35 in 44 balls. Aaron Jones and Jaskaran Malhotra also made valuable contributions of 24 and 33 runs respectively. The lower order however couldn't capitalise on the start they got and as a result, USA were bowled out for 185 in the 48th over, losing the match by 26 runs.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Namibia:
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Lohan Louwrens, Gerhard Erasmus, Divan La Cock, Craig Williams, Jonathan Smit, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, David Wiese, Zane Green
PNG:
Assad Vala (Captain), Charles Amini, Hiri Hiri, Norman Vanua, Tony Ura, J. Gardner, J. Kila, K. Vagi Morea, Chad Soper, Lega Siaka, Damien Ravu, Nosaina Pokana, Gaudi Toka, Kiplin Doriga(Wicket-Keeper), Sese Bau, Simon Atai
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss?– Namibia
Who will win? Namibia
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia), Assad Vala (PNG)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Bernard Scholtz (Namibia), Chad Soper (PNG)
Most Sixes – Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia), Assad Vala (PNG)
Player of the Match- Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia)
Team Scores Batting first – Namibia 230+, PNG 180+
Match Handicap: Namibia
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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