OMN vs PNG T20 World Cup 2021, Match 1, Group B: Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview

The first Qualifier match of the 2021 T20 World Cup (Group B) will take place between Oman and Papua New Guinea. This match will be held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Oman will enter this match on the back of a loss in their warm-up game against the Netherlands outfit.

On the other hand, the Papua New Guinea side lost to Sri Lanka in their previous match by 39 runs. Both teams will look to start their campaigns on a victorious note in their bid to qualify for Super 12.

Match Details

Oman vs Papua New Guinea, Match 1

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

Date & Time: October 17th, at 03:30 PM IST and 02:00 PM Local Time

Pitch Report

The pitch is one that will assist spinners, but at the same time, the batsmen will also get value for their shots as well.

Probable Playing XIs for OMN vs PNG:

Oman

Jatinder Singh, Khawar Ali, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Ayaan Khan, Naseem Khushi (wk), Sandeep Goud, Mohammad Nadeem, Fayyaz Butt, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

Papua New Guinea

S Atai, Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, Jason Kila, Chad Soper, Nosaina Pokana, Damien Ravu/Kabua Morea

Top Picks for OMN vs PNG Dream11 Match

Top Picks – Batters

Aqib Ilyas scored a superb 78 off 48 deliveries for the Oman side against the Netherlands side in the warm-up match on 14th October 2021. Ilyas is a batter who can score quickly and hurt the opposition. He has scored 408 runs in T20I cricket.

Jatinder Singh is a reliable batter from the Oman team. He has scored 709 runs in T20I cricket at an average of over 25.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Assad Vala scored 51 off 44 deliveries for the PNG side in their warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka. Vala has scored 516 runs in his T20I career.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Bilal Khan is an experienced bowler and has played 40 T20Is for the Oman side. Khan has scalped 51 wickets with the ball in hand in T20I cricket.

Nosaina Pokana has picked up 21 wickets in his T20I career and is a bowler who can scalp wickets at regular intervals.

Top Picks – Wicket keepers

S Atai averages 28.00 in T20I cricket and can take the game away from the opposition quickly.

M Naseem Kushi has plundered 119 runs in his T20I career and has scored his runs at a strike rate of 145.12.

OMN vs PNG Must Picks in Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket

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

M Naseem Kushi, S Atai, S Bau, J Singh, Aqib Ilyas (C), C Amini, Assad Vala, Zeeshan Maqsood, Nosaina Pokana (VC), Bilal Khan, C Soper

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OMN vs PNG Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket

M Naseem Kushi (VC) , S Atai, L Siaka, T Ura, Aqib Ilyas, J Kila, Assad Vala (C), Zeeshan Maqsood, Nosaina Pokana, Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah

OMN vs PNG Risky Captaincy Choices

Zeeshan Maqsood has a lot of experience under his belt. The Oman cricketer has represented his country in 31 T20Is. While he has scored 547 runs with the willow, Maqsood has scalped 18 wickets as well.

Player you should avoid

Ayaan Khan has not performed well with both bat and ball in the last few games and can be avoided from your fantasy team.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.