T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan Eyes Super Eights Spot Against Papua New Guinea

Afghanistan will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eights as they face Papua New Guinea in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, June 14. The match is set to take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. Afghanistan currently leads Group C with two victories, while Papua New Guinea has lost both of their matches.

Papua New Guinea might make a couple of changes to their lineup. Semo Kamea could replace Alei Nao, and Jack Gardner may also get a chance to play. Sese Bau and captain Assad Vala have performed decently and will aim to resist the dominant Afghan team.

Afghanistan is in excellent form and has a significant opportunity to secure a place in the Super Eights. They have bowled out their opponents in both matches so far. Although they won't be complacent, Afghanistan might make a couple of changes. Mujeeb Ur Rahman could be included, and Fareed Ahmad may also get a chance to play.

Afghanistan Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Papua New Guinea Probable XI: Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Semo Kamea, Chad Soper, John Kariko