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The West Indies narrowly defeated Papua New Guinea in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener in Guyana. Despite being two-time champions, they faced tough opposition from PNG, with left-hander Sese Bau scoring a notable half-century for them. However, the match witnessed a disappointing lack of attendance, with empty stands drawing criticism on social media.
In contrast, Team India received a warm reception in New York for the ICC event, highlighting the contrasting fan enthusiasm. Fans on social media expressed frustration at the ICC, citing expensive ticket prices as a factor contributing to the low turnout.
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The West Indies’ aggressive batsmen faced a tough challenge from Papua New Guinea’s spinners and medium pacers on a sluggish pitch. Despite this, the tournament co-hosts managed to secure victory in 19 overs, thanks to resilient performances from Roston Chase (42 not out off 27 balls) and Andre Russell (15 off 9).
