Oman vs Papua New Guinea match prediction 17 Oct 2021

OMA vs PNG Match 1 Predictions & Betting Tips

Oman will mark the much awaited commencement of the ICC T20 World Cup with a clash against Papua New Guinea in the First Round Group B at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) on Sunday, the 17th of October. Both teams will be eager to kickstart their campaign with victory and take a step forward in their bid to make it through to the next stage. Here, I have collated the three best ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 betting tips for you from the OMA vs PNG match prediction.

After months of confusion, chaos and doubts regarding the tournament, the moment millions around the globe have been waiting for is finally here. The World T20 is all set to begin with two thrilling clashes on day one, the first involving hosts Oman against Papua New Guinea. The latter have never before participated in a World Cup and while the First Round is technically a part of the main event, it is essentially just a qualifying round ahead of the blockbuster Super 12s stage. Thus, the side will be expected to give their everything in order to make full use of this golden opportunity and make a mark on the global stage, but they have their work out with an opening clash against an experienced Oman who had also taken part in the 2016 edition. Nevertheless, both teams are placed quite close in the ICC charts and an enthralling fixture awaits. On that note, here are my three best betting tips from the OMA vs PNG match prediction.

OMA vs PNG Player Bets:

The two sides have never faced off before in the 20-over format, taking part in very few T20Is over the last couple of years making it nearly impossible to accurately gauge team bets. Even so, the evergreen player bets present great opportunities for massive returns and after going through all available options, I have found just the perfect tips for you. Here are my carefully selected OMA vs PNG player bets.

Assad Vala to score over 14.5

The Papua New Guinea skipper is one of the most experienced batsmen in Papua New Guinea’s cricketing history, with nearly 1,500 international runs under his belt. Of those, 516 have come in the 20-over format, across 28 T20Is at an average of 23.45. The veteran hardly played games for a few years since his debut owing to PNG’s focus on the 50-over format, but has displayed the full range of his skill over the past couple of years. Since 2019, the opener has taken to the crease 17 times in T20Is, racking up 377 runs at a great average of 26.92. His form has been sensational off late, with 200-plus runs in the last six internationals across formats averaging 38.33. In a warm-up T20I less than 10 days before the upcoming fixture, Vala smashed an incredible 55(43) against the mighty Scotland. He now has five 25-plus scores in the last six games. Thus, with a great track record and in impressive form, Assad Vala seems destined to score over 14.5 runs in the World Cup opener against Oman. You can capitalize on this OMA vs PNG player bet at Dafabet who have offered fantastics odds of 1.87.

Tony Ura to score over 16.5

Another permanent PNG fixture, Tony Ura is the country’s leading T20 run-getter of all time. The opener has tallied 754 runs in just 25 T20Is at an astounding average of 37.70, including five half-centuries and a phenomenal hundred versus the Philippines. His record gets even better once one considers his latest outings. Ura has played 19 games since the start of 2019, aggregating 655 runs while averaging a brilliant 38.52. His average stays a very impressive 28.38 in games away from home, indicating his raw talent regardless of the conditions. Ura played his last game the 10th of October against Namibia, where he stormed his way to a flamboyant 69(43), powering his innings with four boundaries and three massive hits. A hard hitter with his name in PNG’s history books, it is almost inevitable that Tony Ura will put up a score over 16.5 runs, as per my OMA vs PNG match prediction. You can take up this player bet tip at Dafabet considering their fabulous odds of 1.87.

Aqib Ilyas to score over 20.5

The former Oman skipper is a superstar in the white-ball format, being the only player from his country to have crossed the 1,000 run milestone in international cricket. His talent can be estimated by the fact that he has an ODI average of 62 after having played 15 matches. Even though he initially struggled in the shorter format of the game, Aqib Illyas has 373 runs in his kitty from 17 T20Is since 2017 averaging an impressive 26.64. The 29-year-old has been in great touch of late, with 185 runs in the last four games at a sensational average of 46.25. His last T20 innings came against former World Champions Sri Lanka, whom he marauded for an astounding 59 off just 38 deliveries, lacing his innings with three fours and four maximums. Thus, the top-order batsman is simply enjoying a golden patch currently and is almost sure to excel with the bat by scoring over 20.5 runs come 17th October. To bet on this OMA vs PNG player tip, head to Dafabet and take up their lucrative odds of 1.87.