{"id":3164,"date":"2024-03-02T09:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T09:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/?p=3164"},"modified":"2024-03-02T09:05:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T09:05:02","slug":"oman-gears-up-for-bilateral-series-with-papua-new-guinea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/cricket\/oman-gears-up-for-bilateral-series-with-papua-new-guinea\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman Gears Up for Bilateral Series with Papua New Guinea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Muscat is buzzing with excitement as Oman, on the brink of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, is set to host a thrilling bilateral series against Papua New Guinea (PNG). Co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, the upcoming series is a crucial preparatory phase for Oman’s national cricket team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The action is slated to commence on March 3, a Sunday filled with anticipation, as Oman extends a warm welcome to its fellow Associate nation, Papua New Guinea. The series, unfolding at the Oman Cricket Academy ground in Al Amerat, promises a feast of cricketing prowess with two one-dayers and three T20Is scheduled from March 3 to March 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maqsood Leads the Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the forefront of Oman’s cricketing campaign is Zeeshan Maqsood, the seasoned captain ready to steer his team to victory. Aqib Ilyas, appointed as the deputy, stands alongside Maqsood, forming a formidable leadership duo against the challenge presented by Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intense Clash of Titans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tour’s initiation is marked by back-to-back one-dayers on March 3-4, setting the stage for a clash of titans on the cricket field. These 50-over-a-side encounters will showcase the skill and strategy of both teams, providing a taste of what’s to come in the T20Is that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T20Is Take Center Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From March 6 to March 8, the cricketing spectacle continues with a series of T20Is, injecting a high dose of excitement into the cricketing fraternity. The abbreviated format is expected to unleash explosive performances, and cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for nail-biting moments and dazzling displays of athleticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oman Cricket Academy: The Battleground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The battleground for this cricketing showdown is the Oman Cricket Academy ground in Al Amerat. Known for its world-class facilities and conducive playing conditions, the venue adds an extra layer of anticipation to the series. Cricket fans can expect thrilling action against the picturesque backdrop of Muscat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the final countdown to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Oman’s cricket team sees this bilateral series as a golden opportunity to fine-tune their skills, build team cohesion, and gauge their readiness for the global stage. The clash with Papua New Guinea is not just a series; it’s a strategic maneuver in the pursuit of cricketing excellence. As the cricketing world turns its gaze towards Muscat, the stage is set for a gripping cricketing saga to unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Muscat is buzzing with excitement as Oman, on the brink of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, is set to host a thrilling bilateral series against Papua New Guinea (PNG). Co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, the upcoming series is a crucial preparatory phase for Oman’s national cricket team. The action is slated … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3164"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3164"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3166,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3164\/revisions\/3166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsbeatsindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}