Papua New Guinea vs Kuwait, 21st Match Preview.
Match Details
- Date & Time: August 23, 2025, 3:00 PM IST (9:30 AM GMT)
- Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur (assumed for ACC T20)
- Pitch: Balanced; 1st innings avg ~130-150 runs, 5-6 wickets; 2nd innings ~120-140 runs, 6-7 wickets.
- Weather: Warm, ~30°C, partly cloudy, 30% chance of rain, possible interruptions.
Weather and Conditions
Warm with clouds. The pitch favors PNG’s batsmen, but Kuwait’s bowlers could exploit humidity.
Toss Preference
- Papua New Guinea: Likely to bat first, setting a total with Tony Ura.
- Kuwait: Likely to bowl first, using spinners to restrict.
Prediction
- Papua New Guinea (Favorites): Strong T20I record with Ura’s batting.
- Kuwait (Underdogs): Needs disciplined bowling to compete.
Conclusion
PNG’s experience makes it a favorite. Kuwait needs a big effort.
Predicted Winner
Papua New Guinea, due to form.