Qatar Elects to Bat First Against Papua New Guinea in ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A
Qatar has opted to bat first against Papua New Guinea in the ninth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge 2024-26 League A. Both teams have had varying levels of success in previous matches, with Qatar seeking their first win after two losses. The tournament is part of the qualification process for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
In the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, Qatar has elected to bat first against Papua New Guinea during their ninth match, which is being held at Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday. Both teams have contested a few games thus far; Papua New Guinea registered a victory over Denmark by six wickets but faced a seven-wicket loss against Jersey. In contrast, Qatar has been unsuccessful in their matches against Jersey and Kuwait, suffering defeats by margins of 168 runs and 47 runs, respectively, using the DLS method. The playing elevens for both teams have been announced: Qatar: Imal Liyanage (wicketkeeper), Kamran Khan (captain), Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Murad, Tamoor Sajjad, Mohammed Nadeem, Amir Farooq, Muhammad Ikramullah, Mujeeb Khan, Zaheer Ibrahim, and Assad Borham. Papua New Guinea: Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala (captain), Charles Amini, Hiri Hiri, Gaudi Toka, Kipling Doriga (wicketkeeper), Kabua Morea, Alei Nao, Michael Charlie, and John Kariko. The tournament serves as part of the qualification process for the ICC Cricket World Cup, with Kenya hosting as the sixth team in League A. Noteworthy, Bahrain, Hong Kong China, Italy, Singapore, Tanzania, and Uganda compete within Challenge League B. The leading two teams from each group will qualify for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff. Simultaneously, another match in League A sees Kuwait opting to bat first against Jersey at Gymkhana Club Ground. All matches under the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge 2024-26 are available for live viewing on the FanCode app and website.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2024-26 Challenge League A is a critical component of the qualification process for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament features various teams, aiming for a chance to qualify for the prestigious cricketing event. Over the course of the league, teams are vying for top positions in their respective groups to secure a spot in the next stages of the qualifiers.
In summary, Qatar has chosen to bat first against Papua New Guinea in a crucial match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, seeking their first victory after previous defeats. Both teams have had mixed results, showcasing their competitive spirit in this qualifying event. As the tournament progresses, the stakes remain high for all participating teams aiming to qualify for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff.
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