Oman and Papua New Guinea will again meet on 1 October, in Match 47 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. When the last time they met was on 26 September, Oman beat PNG by 110 runs.
Zeeshan Maqsood and Ayaan Khan were the stars of the show in that contest. They shared seven wickets to wrap up PNG for 140 in 42.2 overs. Before that, they rode on Suraj Kumar’s unbeaten 70-ball 62 to post 250/7.
However, they both are coming to this fixture after losing their respective encounters against Scotland. While Oman had an 18-run defeat in their last encounter, PNG were lost by four wickets.
Oman’s star all-rounders Zeeshan and Ayaan will be key for their side again. They are in excellent form with both bat and ball, and will be looking to carry the momentum. PNG’s Norman Vanua staged a valiant effort with bat last time against Scotland. He will be in focus again.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Back Oman. Appoint Zeeshan and Ayaan captain and vice-captain respectively.
- Jatinder Singh, Assad Vala, Gaudi Toka, and Aqib Ilyas are highly dependable batters for their respective sides.
- Pick Kiplin Doriga ahead of Naseem Khushi among wicket-keepers.
Likely XIs
Oman: Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Naseem Khushi (wk), Suraj Kumar, Jatinder Singh, Aqib Ilyas, Khawar Ali, Ayaan Khan, Sandeep Goud, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan, Kashyap Prajapati.
PNG: Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Kiplin Doriga (wk), Gaudi Toka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Jason Kila, Norman Vanua, Chad Soper, Kabua Morea, Damien Ravu.
Prediction
Oman to register another big-margin win.
Blitzpools Fantasy Team
Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Ayaan Khan (VC), Suraj Kumar, Jatinder Singh, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala, Kiplin Doriga, Gaudi Toka, Kaleemullah, Chad Soper,,Kashyap Prajapati.