Matches (13)

T20 World Cup (4)

Vitality Blast (6)

CE Cup (3)

RESULT • 3rd Match, Group B • T20 World Cup • T20I • Bridgetown

OMA

(19.4/20 ov) 109

NAM

(20 ov, T:110) 109/6

Match tied (Namibia won the Super Over)

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RESULT • 2nd Match, Group C • T20 World Cup • T20I • Providence

PNG

WI

(19/20 ov, T:137) 137/5

West Indies won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Schedule Table Report Series

Fixtures

Results

Wed, 05 Jun, 11:30 PM

9th Match, Group C (N), Providence, June 05, 2024, ICC Men's T20 World Cup

PNG

UGA

Match yet to begin

Fri, 14 Jun, 12:30 AM

29th Match, Group C (N), Tarouba, June 13, 2024, ICC Men's T20 World Cup

AFG

PNG

Match yet to begin

Mon, 17 Jun, 2:30 PM

39th Match, Group C, Tarouba, June 17, 2024, ICC Men's T20 World Cup

NZ

PNG

Match yet to begin

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Stats & Records

High Team Totals

High Team Totals

Papua New Guinea Cricket Team

Captain: Assad Vala
Coaches: Tatenda Taibu (head coach)
First international match: 1972
Cricket board: Cricket PNG

Papua New Guinea Men's Cricket Team History

Cricket was introduced to the country in the late 19th century by Christian missionaries, and played widely, if loosely, locally. The first recorded match by a representative Papua New Guinea team was played in 1972, against a touring Australia XI at Amini Park in Port Moresby, the country's capital. A year later PNG were formally admitted as an Associate member of the ICC.

A dominant force in the East Asia-Pacific region, especially in the shortest format, they gained ODI status - and by extension T20I status - at the 2014 World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand. Later that year, they became the first team to win their first two one-day internationals after gaining status. They were briefly relegated in 2018 after a defeat to Nepal, but reclaimed ODI status after a top-four finish in the 2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two.

Having been a part of every World Cup qualifier since 2013, PNG finished at the top in 2019, which earned them a place at the T20 World Cup for the first time, in 2021, though they bowed out winless after the first round.

They missed out on qualification in 2022, but topped the table in the 2024 East Asia-Pacific region qualifiers, making it to their second T20 World Cup in 2024.

Papua New Guinea Men's Cricket Team Current Ranking

T20Is: 20

Papua New Guinea Men's Cricket Team Records

ODIs: Most runs | Most wickets | Highest totals | Lowest totals
T20Is: Most runs| Most wickets | Highest totals | Lowest totals

Papua New Guinea Men's Cricket Team Trophies and Milestones

1973: Elected to ICC as Associate Member

2014: First ODI win and series win, Townsville

2015: href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-intercontinental-cup-2015-2017-18-870857/netherlands-vs-papua-new-guinea-870879/full-scorecard"> First first-class match win, Amstelveen

2015: First T20I win, Belfast

2021: First T20 World Cup appearance, Al Amerat

Vala proud despite hopes of upset slipping away

Vala proud despite hopes of upset slipping away

The captain's two wickets threatened a huge result but West Indies' depth saw them home

'I had to take it home' - Calm Chase eases West Indies' opening-game nerves

'I had to take it home' - Calm Chase eases West Indies' opening-game nerves

Tension was mounting for the co-hosts before an Andre Russell six ignited their push to the winning line

Rapid Fire Review: West Indies need to wake up

Rapid Fire Review: West Indies need to wake up

They sealed a nervy win over PNG but New Zealand and Afghanistan await as the T20 World Cup continues

Bishop explains how West Indies' batting can improve

Bishop explains how West Indies' batting can improve

They are a very good six-hitting team but they need to look at the dot balls they end up facing

Bishop: Hetmyer exclusion no real surprise

Bishop: Hetmyer exclusion no real surprise

The former WI fast bowler explains why the team preferred Sherfane Rutherford in his place

Chase seals West Indies' jittery victory against spirited PNG

Chase seals West Indies' jittery victory against spirited PNG

At one point, WI were five down needing 40 off 24 balls in a chase of 137

T20 World Cup: 11 things you might not know

T20 World Cup: 11 things you might not know

Who are the only two players who have featured in every T20 WC? How many Associate teams are in this time?

Bishop: There is focus on Pooran to dominate a World Cup

Bishop: There is focus on Pooran to dominate a World Cup

Sanjay Manjrekar is highly impressed with the team's bowling options heading into the tournament

Power-packed West Indies look to get past PNG - and the weather - in style

Power-packed West Indies look to get past PNG - and the weather - in style

PNG have a lot of experience in their ranks, but might find the in-form West Indians tough to conquer

Living the World Cup dream: Nepal make a thrilling return, and USA and Uganda announce their arrival

Living the World Cup dream: Nepal make a thrilling return, and USA and Uganda announce their arrival

Get to know the 2024 World Cup teams: Nepal, PNG, Uganda and USA

Team Fan Ratings

T20Is

OTHERT20s

1.

PNG

Runs: 941Wkts: 14

6.9

2.

PNG

Runs: 1265Wkts: 36

6.6

3.

PNG

Runs: 315Wkts: 0

6.4

Top Run Scorers

In last one year

PNG, Lhb

426

Innings: 16Average: 32.76

PNG, Rhb

418

Innings: 18Average: 24.58

PNG, Lhb

325

Innings: 14Average: 36.11

Top Wicket Takers

In last one year

PNG, Sla

26

Innings: 17Average: 11.61

PNG, Lb

18

Innings: 13Average: 10.22

PNG, Rm

16

Innings: 13Average: 18.50

Records index: most runs, most wickets, and a lot more

Records index: most runs, most wickets, and a lot more

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Rankings: Who's leading in every format

Rankings: Who's leading in every format

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