Oman will go up against Papua New Guinea in Match 9 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat. Both sides will be eager to strengthen their chances in the points table.
Probable Playing XIs
Oman (OMN): –
Ashish Odedara, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Aryan Bisht, Jiten Ramanandi, Mohammad Nadeem, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed, Aamir Kaleem, Hassnain Shah.
Papua New Guinea (PNG): –
Ainui Loi, Boio Ray, Doko Rupa, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala, Gaudi Toka, Sese Bau, Hila Vare, Malcolm Aporo, Alei Nao, Damien Ravu, John Kariko, Kabua Morea, Michael Charlie, Patrick Nou.
Head-to-Head Stats
Out of their last five encounters, Papua New Guinea has won 0 while Oman managed 0 wins.
Pitch Report
The surface at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat generally favors batters but also provides some early swing and seam movement for pacers under the lights. As the game progresses, batting becomes smoother, though spinners can come into play in the middle overs if the surface dries up. Overall, it’s a balanced wicket offering opportunities to both bat and ball.
Weather Forecast
Conditions in Al Amerat are expected to be clear with temperatures around 29–31°C and humidity close to 55%. There’s almost no chance of rain, so a full game is likely.
Prediction
Papua New Guinea enter the match with a slight edge given their recent form, but Oman’s home advantage can’t be ignored. It promises to be a close contest, with PNG likely to edge ahead in Match 9.
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