Papua New Guinea and Scotland will go head-to-head in match no. 2 of the ongoing Tri-Series, featuring the United States of America, Scotland, and Papua New Guinea, on the 12th of April 2024. The game will be played at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, and live action commences at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Papua New Guinea – Brenda Tau (C), Sibona Jimmy (VC), Tanya Ruma, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Pauke Siaka, Isabel Toua, Naoani Vare, Geua Tom, Kevau Frank, Henao Thomas, Vicky Araa, Buruka Vicky, Dika Lohia, Melanie Ani
Scotland – Kathryn Bryce (C), Ellen Watson, Saskia Horley, Ailsa Lister (WK), Lorna Jack (WK), Sarah Bryce (WK), Darcey Carter, Megan McColl, Nayma Shaikh, Priyanaz Chatterji, Abtaha Maqsood, Chloe Abel, Hannah Rainey, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater
Players to watch out:
Brenda Tau
The 25-year-old keeper-batter, averaging 29.23, has accumulated 877 runs from 45 Twenty20 International (T20I) innings, while in 3 ODIs has scored 75 runs, 72 of which came in a single inning. Brenda is among the best batters on the side, and she’ll be backed to build on her recent scores, contributing to the tally.
Henao Thomas
The 22-year-old off-spinner, from 3 ODI appearances, has picked up as many wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.27. Notably, all her wickets came in a single inning, while can also be handy with the bat. The team will count on Henao to step up for the team with an all-round performance in this series.
Kathryn Bryce
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 3 ODIs, has amassed 228 runs, averaging 76.00, and bagged 3 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.82, with respective bests being 83 and 2/44. Kathryn was in notable form in a recent T20 competition, and it’ll be hoped that she carries her form into the series.
Abtaha Maqsood
The 24-year-old leg-spinner has picked up 5 wickets at an economy rate of 5.42 from 3 ODI outings and registered the best of 2/27. Abtaha is one of the finest and most consistent spinners in the game, and with the wicket likely to assist spinners, the team will rely on her to produce breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, provides a balanced center wicket that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. The 22 yards at the venue offer sufficient assistance to both spinners and pacers, while batters also find delight in the pitch, with an average score in the 210s.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket in Dubai with no expected rain interruptions despite mostly cloudy skies overhead. The temperature will be around 31°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 51%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Brenda Tau, Sarah Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Tanya Ruma, Sibona Jimmy, Darcey Carter, Henao Thomas, Kathryn Bryce, Chloe Abel, Vicky Araa, Abtaha Maqsood
Match details:
Date – April 12, 2024
Time – 02:30 PM IST
Venue – ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on the FanCode app and website.