PNG hasn’t faced a Full Member team since January 2023, making this a prime opportunity for the West Indies to test them with the pace of Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph early on. Only five players in the PNG squad have experience playing in the West Indies.
There might be a temptation to include the big-hitting Norman Vanua to add an element of surprise. A key player for PNG will be left-arm finger spinner John Kariko, the leading wicket-taker in their recent cycle, who brings valuable experience from playing in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in these conditions.
WI vs PNG: T20 World Cup 2024 Squads
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles(w), Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope, Obed McCoy, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph
Papua New Guinea Squad: Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala(c), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga(w), Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Charles Amini, Norman Vanua
Also read: WI vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024: Providence Stadium Pitch Report
WI vs PNG: Probable Playing XI
WI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer/Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Moite, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph/Akeal Hosein
PNG: Tony Ura, Sesa Bau, Assad Vala, Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea
