NEP vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st ODI

Preview:

Nepal will take on Papua New Guinea in the 2-match ODI series, which kick-starts from 7^th September. Nepal are currently 16th in the ICC ODI rankings and will be eager to move up. They bowled out the USA for just 35 runs when they played their last ODI earlier this year. They are still in their initial days in the ODI format and are yet to make their name at the highest level.

Papua New Guinea, on the other hand, are playing two ODI series simultaneously. They lost the first of the 2-match ODI series against the USA by 7 wickets on Monday with plenty of overs still left in the game.

Match Details:

Nepal vs Papua New Guinea, 1^st ODI

Venue: AI Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, (Ministry Turf 1)

Date & Time: 7th September at 11:00 AM IST and 9:30 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

AI Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, (Ministry Turf 1) has hosted full 4 ODI matches so far. The surface is conducive for both batters and bowlers. Having said that, it will be a tough ask for the batters to tackle the new ball in the 1^st half of the match. Bowling first is a preferable option here.

Probable Playing XIs for NEP vs PNG:

Nepal

Gyanendra Malla (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Aarif Sheikh, Asif- Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Sompal Kami, Binod Bhandari, KC Karan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sushan Bhari

Papua New Guinea

Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Gaudi Toka, Hiri Hiri, Jason Kila, Damien Ravu, Nosaina Pokana

Top Picks for NEP vs PNG Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Nepal

Skipper Gyanendra Malla has played over 30 T20Is. He has also featured in 10 ODI matches and has scored 222 runs, which include 2 half-centuries.

Sandeep Lamichhane is a tricky bowler who is definitely going to trouble the PNG batters with his deceptive bowling. He has 23 wickets to his name in his ODI career, with the best figures of 6/16.

Top Picks – Papua New Guinea

Assad Vala played a captain’s knock in the last match against USA, where he was the top run-scorer for his side with 61 runs in 74 balls. He will be a good pick for your fantasy teams.

Charles Amini is a capable player who didn’t have the greatest of matches in the last game against the USA, where he managed to score only 4 runs. However, he later picked up a wicket.

NEP vs PNG Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NEP vs PNG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Binod Bhandari, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Gyanendra Malla, Kushal Bhurtel, Assad Vala (vc), Charles Amini, Dipendra Singh Airee, Damien Ravu, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Sushan Bhari

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NEP vs PNG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Gyanendra Malla, Assad Vala, Charles Amini (c), Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), Sompal Kami, Nosaina Pokana, KC Karan, Sandeep Lamichhane

Today’s NEP vs PNG Probable Winners:

Nepal are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.