Qatar and Papua New Guinea are set to compete in match nine of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A on October 1, 2024, at Ruaraka Sports Club, Nairobi. Papua New Guinea has one win and one loss, placing them fourth, while Qatar seeks a comeback after two defeats and is at the bottom. Live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
On October 1, 2024, the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A will witness an exciting encounter between Qatar and Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya. This match marks the ninth fixture of the world cup challenge league. Recent performances reveal a contrasting trajectory for both teams. Papua New Guinea, captained by Assad Vala, began their campaign emphatically with a commendable 6-wicket victory over Denmark but encountered difficulties in their subsequent match, suffering a 7-wicket loss against Jersey. Currently, PNG occupies the fourth position in the league standings with hopes of a strong recovery. In stark contrast, Qatar, led by Kamran Khan, finds themselves at the bottom of the standings without any points. Their journey has been fraught with challenges, as they first suffered a significant 168-run defeat against Jersey. This was compounded by a 47-run loss to Kuwait under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, leaving them with a pressing need to secure a victory against PNG to revitalize their campaign. The squads for both teams are as follows: Papua New Guinea: Sese Bau, Assad Vala (captain), Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Kiplin Doriga (wicketkeeper), Hiri Hiri, Gaudi Toka, Tony Ura, Charles Amini, John Kariko, Michael Charlie. Qatar: Kamran Khan (captain), Imal Liyanage (wicketkeeper), Shakkir Kassim, Muhammad Tanveer, Tamoor Sajjad, Assad Borham, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Muhammad Murad, Amir Farooq, Muhammad Jabir, Mohammed Nadeem, Musawar Shah. Viewers in India can access live streaming of this crucial match through the FanCode app and website.
The ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A serves as a platform for emerging teams to showcase their cricketing talents and vie for a spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier events. The league features six teams competing in a round-robin format. Victories at this stage are vital for teams seeking to enhance their standings and secure opportunities to advance within the broader framework of international cricket. Both Qatar and Papua New Guinea need to maximize their performances to improve their positions within the tournament.
In summary, the upcoming match between Qatar and Papua New Guinea is pivotal for both teams. Papua New Guinea aims to capitalize on their early momentum, while Qatar desperately seeks their first points of the tournament. With live streaming available through the FanCode platform, cricket enthusiasts can follow this exciting clash and witness the competition unfold.
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