Who will win Papua New Guinea vs Namibia, T20 WCQ 2019?
Having confirmed their places at the ICC T20 World Cup for the first time, Papua New Guinea and Namibia now face each other in the second semi-final of the qualifier tournament. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 1, and the live action starts at 19:30 local time.
Papua New Guinea won five of their six group matches to unexpectedly top Group A and book their World Cup spot. Those five wins included a dominant early victory against Namibia, in which Tony Ura and Assad Vala starred.
Namibia bounced back from that defeat by winning five games in a row, however – storming into the play-offs and then into the World Cup. The bowlers have been especially key, with Bernard Scholtz – who took three in the play-off win against Oman – taking 14 in seven matches in total.
PNG vs NAM, T20 WCQ 2019: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live streaming: ICC YouTube page
PNG vs NAM Toss Prediction
Papua New Guinea have not won the toss since they last played Namibia – losing four in a row since. If they overturn that run of bad luck, they will surely look to bat first – as they did in that match – on a batting wicket in Dubai.
PNG vs NAM Weather Report
As ever, Dubai will be perfect for cricket with hot, dry conditions.
PNG vs NAM Pitch Condition
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium favours batting, particularly in the first innings of matches.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Papua New Guinea vs Namibia Semifinal 2, ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier...
Papua New Guinea Team News & Playing 11
PNG Team News
Papua New Guinea have fielded the same team for all six matches so far and it is unlikely there will be any changes going into the play-offs.
PNG Key Players
Tony Ura: Scored 71 from 42 balls when these teams last met and the big-hitting opener hit 177 runs in six matches in the group stage in total.
Assad Vala: Shared a century stand with Ura when these teams last met and hit 184 runs in the group stage in total. He also claimed nine wickets, including three when these teams last met and 3-7 in the win against Kenya.
Norman Vanua: Hit a vital half-century down the order against Kenya in Papua New Guinea’s low-scoring win and claimed eight wickets across the group stage – including a hat-trick in his first over of the first game.
PNG Team Form
Papua New Guinea won five of their six matches in the group stage to finish top and book their World Cup place. They key victory came against the Netherlands, when Assad Vala scored 37 and they chased 127 to win by five wickets.
Since then, they have also beaten Singapore by 43 runs thanks to Damien Ravu’s 4-18 from four overs, and won a low-scoring final group game against Kenya. In the latter, Norman Vanua hit 54 as Papua New Guinea recovered from 19/6 after four overs to post 118 all out. In reply, Assad Vala took 3-7 and Nosaina Pokana 3-21 as they bowled Kenya out for 73.
Papua New Guinea Predicted Playing 11
Tony Ura, Norman Vanua, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Lega Siaka, Damien Ravu, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Jason Kila, Nosaina Pokana, Riley Hekure
Namibia Team News & Playing 11
NAM Team News
After their second defeat of the group stage, against Papua New Guinea, Namibia welcomed opener Stephan Baard and teenager Ben Shikongo back. They have since won five in a row without making any further changes.
NAM Key Players
Bernard Scholtz: Took 3-14 with his slow left-arm bowling in the play-off win against Oman to move to 11 wickets in his last four games and 14 in the tournament in total.
Jan Frylinck: Took 3-18 in the match against Papua New Guinea, and 4-21 against Singapore on his way to 15 wickets in Namibia’s seven matches so far. While normally considered an all-rounder, the left-hander’s batting has barely been called upon.
JJ Smit: Outstanding with bat and ball to turn the play-off against Oman on its head. His 59 took him to 164 runs in the tournament, while his 2-12 means he now has 11 wickets across the seven matches.
NAM Team Form
Namibia started this tournament with two defeats but have won five in a row since – beating Scotland to kick-start their revival and then seeing off Bermuda, Kenya and Singapore to charge into the play-offs. In the latter, Gerhard Erasmus hit 72 from 46 balls in a total of 191/8 and Jan Frylinck claimed 4-21 as Singapore collapsed to 104 all out.
In the play-offs, JJ Smit hit 59 as Namibia recovered from 69/5 to post 161/7 and he then claimed two wickets, while Bernard Scholtz and Gerhard Erasmus took three apiece, as they bowled Oman – who had been 58/1 in reply – out for 107.
Namibia Predicted Playing 11
Stephan Baard, Niko Davin, JP Kotze, Christi Viljoen, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Craig Williams, Jan Frylinck, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo
Papua New Guinea vs Namibia Head to Head
Papua New Guinea thrashed Namibia when they met for the first time in T20 internationals during the group stage of this tournament. Tony Ura (71) and Assad Vala (48) put on 125 for the first wicket as the Barras posted 197/7 and Vala then claimed 3-19 as Namibia folded for 116 in reply.
PNG vs NAM Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
PNG Won |
NAM Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Papua New Guinea vs Namibia Betting Odds
The bookmakers are split on this one, with Papua New Guinea having won the group but with Namibia in such good form coming into the match too.
PNG Bet365 Odds
- PNG to Win the Match: Papua New Guinea are 1.90 joint-favourites to win with Bet365.
- PNG Top Batsman: Tony Ura was the Barras’ top man when these teams last met and he is 3.40 to be Papua New Guinea’s top batsman with Bet365. Assad Vala out-scored him in the group stage and he is 3.50. Lega Siaka is 5.50, Charles Amini can be backed at 6.50 and Norman Vanua – after his lower-order half-century against Kenya – is 7.50.
- PNG Top Bowler: Vanua and Vala are both 4.33 to be Papua New Guinea’s top bowler too, having both excelled at various points in the group stage. Damien Ravu also has a four-wicket haul to his name in this tournament and he is 4.00 favourite, while Nosaina Pokana is the third Barras bowler to be 4.33 with Bet365.
NAM Bet365 Odds
- NAM to Win the Match: Namibia are 1.90 joint-favourites to win with Bet365.
- NAM Top Batsman: Stephan Baard’s availability has made a big difference for Namibia and he is 4.50 to be their top batsman with Bet365. In-form captain Gerhard Erasmus is also priced at 4.50, while big-hitting opener Niko Davin is 5.00 – as is JP Kotze. After his vital innings down the order last time out, JJ Smit can be backed at 7.00.
- NAM Top Bowler: Bernard Scholtz’s bowling form has been central to Namibia’s resurgent performances and he is 3.75 to be their top team bowler with Bet365. Jan Frylinck, who has also had a superb tournament with the ball, can be backed at 3.75 too. JJ Smit is 4.33, as is Christi Viljoen, and Gerhard Erasmus is 6.50 after his wickets against Oman.
🏆 Papua New Guinea vs Namibia Prediction
Papua New Guinea were in excellent form in the group stage and, while Namibia are in resurgent form, the Barras can book the final spot their form in this tournament merits.
Nov 01, 2019
21:00 IST / 15:30 GMT
Dubai Cricket Stadium - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T20 WC Qualifier 
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