The second match of the T20 World Cup 2024 took place at Providence Stadium in Guyana. West Indies started their campaign with a victory but faced tough competition against Papua New Guinea despite the easy win.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first, inviting Papua New Guinea to bat. Papua New Guinea scored 136 runs for the loss of 8 wickets while batting first. Sese Bau showcased his batting skills against a strong team like West Indies, scoring 50 runs in 43 balls in challenging situations. Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph bagged two-wicket hauls respectively as West Indies dominated in the first innings.
In the chase, Roston Chase’s responsible innings, along with contributions from Nicholas Pooran, Bradon King, and Andre Russell, guided West Indies to a successful pursuit of the target. Chase made 42*, Captain Nicholas Pooran scored 27, Bradon King made 34, and Russell scored 15* runs.
