Uganda will be up against Papua New Guinea in the first ODI of a four-match series of Papua New Guinea tour of Uganda 2024 at Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda. Ahead of the match, let’s take a look at Uganda vs Papua New Guinea 1st ODI Match Preview, UGA vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, Uganda pitch report, and fantasy cricket tips.
Uganda has named a strong squad, with Brian Masaba leading the team, while Pascal Murungi, Simon Ssesazi, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, and Alpesh Ramjani are key players. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea boasts a more balanced squad, with Assad Vala as captain and Tony Ura, Charles Amini, Sese Bau, and Hiri Hiri as their key players.
Entebbe Cricket Oval Pitch Report
The bowlers should enjoy the track at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. Pacers are expected to find swing on the pitch in the first few overs, while spinners will likely dominate in the middle overs. The toss-winning captain might choose to bowl first, given the conditions.
Uganda Playing 11
Pascal Murungi, Simon Ssesazi, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Shredeep, Brian Masaba (c), Fred Achelam (wk), Juma Miyagi, Cosmas Kyewuta
UGA ODI Squad
Brian Masaba (Captain), Riazat Ali Shah, Simon Ssesazi, Alpesh Ramjani, Juma Miyagi, Cosmas Kyewuta, Shrideep Mangela, Raghav Dhawan, Henry Ssenyondo, Frank Nsubuga, Cyrus Kakuru, Fred Achelam, Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Shaaf Mohammad and Pascal Murungi.
Papua New Guinea Playing 11
Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Gaudi Toka, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Hila Vare, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Nosaina Pokana
PNG ODI Squad
Assadollah Vala (Captain), Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Kabau Morea, Nosaina Pokana, Alei Nao, Charles Amini, Kipling Doriga, John Kariko, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Gaudi Toka, Patrick Nou and Michael Charlie
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Top Fantasy Picks for UGA vs PNG Dream11 Team
- Assad Vala (PNG): He has been one of the top all-rounders for his side, scoring 2,003 runs at an average of 30.81 and a strike rate of 69.26, while also picking up 55 wickets in 66 ODI games. He is a top multiplier pick for this outing.
- Alpesh Ramjani (UGA): Alpesh Ramjani has been a consistent performer for Uganda in the T20 format, scoring 555 runs at an average of 21.35 and picking up 73 wickets in 43 games. His all-round abilities make him a solid choice for this encounter.
- Tony Ura (PNG): Tony Ura is one of the finest batters from Papua New Guinea and has been in excellent form recently, scoring 1,363 runs at an average of 22.71 and a strike rate of 77.53 in 61 ODI games, making him a must-have pick for this game.
- Riazat Ali Shah (UGA): Riazat Ali Shah has been a consistent performer in the T20 format for his side, scoring 1,261 runs at a strike rate of 120.90 while also picking up 41 wickets. His ability to fetch multiple points makes him a prime candidate for multiplier roles in this match.
- Sese Bau (PNG): He has scored 1,089 runs at an average of 20.16 and a strike rate of 61.76 while picking up 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4.86. His all-round abilities make him a valuable pick for fantasy teams.
UGA vs PNG Dream11 Prediction
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UGA vs PNG Head to Head
Uganda and Papua New Guinea have faced each other once in this format, with Papua New Guinea winning the encounter.
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