By Zainab Shafiq 
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea, the 29th Match of Group C of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad at IST 6 AM, PST 5:30 AM (Jun 14). It make
12:30 AM GMT (Jun 14) / 08:30 PM LOCAL.
Afghanistan vs PNG Match Preview
As Afghanistan prepares to face Papua New Guinea in Match 29 of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium, the stakes are high for both teams. Afghanistan, currently second in Group C with four points and a stellar NRR of +5.225, can secure their place in the Super Eight with a win. They have two victories from two matches and will look to maintain their unbeaten run.
In contrast, Papua New Guinea, with no wins and an NRR of -0.434, are on the brink of elimination, having lost both their matches so far. While a win for PNG would be a morale booster, it is Afghanistan who hold the clear advantage and are favorites to progress alongside group leaders West Indies, who have already qualified with three wins.
Weather and Pitch Report for T20 World Cup 2024 Match 29
During match hours in Trinidad, the weather is expected to be warm with temperatures around 28°C (82°F), high humidity of about 75%, moderate winds, and a slight chance of rain showers. The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium typically offers a balanced surface, favoring batsmen early on but providing some assistance to spinners as the game progresses .
What is the Predicted XI for AFG vs PNG Match 29?
Here is the predicted XI for the AFG vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024 match 29.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
PNG: Kiplin Doriga (wk), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Tony Ura, Chad Soper, Assad Vala (C), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, John Kariko, Alei Nao
How to Earn Fantasy Points? AFG vs PNG Dream11 Team
Here is the AFG vs PNG Dream11 team:
Captain and vice-captain: Assad Vala, Ibrahim Zadran
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
All-rounder: Mohammad Nabi
Batters: Tony Ura, Najibullah Zadran, Hiri Hiri
Bowlers: Alei Nao, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib
Where to Watch Afghanistan vs PNG? T20 World Cup 2024 Match 29 Live-Streaming
| LOCATION | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING SERVICES | SPECIAL FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) | Disney+ Hotstar | Indian Sign Language Feed, vertical feed for mobile |
| Pakistan | PTV, Ten Sports | Myco app, Tamasha app | |
| USA & Canada | WillowTV | ||
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean app | |
| England | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App | |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | ||
| South Africa, Uganda, Namibia | SuperSport | SuperSport app | Available across South Africa and 52 Sub-Saharan African territories |
| UAE & MENA region | CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | STARZPLAY | |
| Sri Lanka | TV1, Sirasa, Shakti TV | Maharaja TV website, ICC TV app | Sinhalese commentary for Sri Lanka matches |
| Continental Europe, South East Asia | ICC.tv, T20 World Cup app | Free streaming and ICC produced programs and highlights |