The Rovman Powell-led West Indies is set to lock horns with the newbies Papua New Guinea at the Providence Stadium at 8.00 PM according to the Indian Standard Time

Previously, both teams have not faced each other in the T20 Internationals

WI star all-rounder Jason Holder who was ruled out of the tournament just a few days before the start of the mega event has been replaced by Obed McCoy

The spotlight will be on West Indies' star all-rounder Andre Russell as the veteran is coming off having a great IPL 2024 season with Kolkata Knight Riders. Throughout the IPL, Russell delivered performances with both the bat as well as the ball

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles(w), Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope, Obed McCoy, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph

Papua New Guinea Squad: Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala(c), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Hila Vare, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga(w), Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Charles Amini, Norman Vanua