The Papua New Guinea Country Cricket Team qualified for the t20 WC through East Asia-Pacific Qualifier matches from 22-29 July 2023. In starting of T20 WC 2024 the PNG team will play 4 group matches. The 1st match will be played against WI on 2nd June, the 2nd match will be played against Uganda on 5th June, the 3rd match will be played against Afghanistan on 13th June and the 4th group match will be played against New Zealand on 17th June 2024.
PNG Opener Batsman 2024 T20 World Cup
The PNG team has 15 players for the t20 World Cup 2024, the team is in Group C with West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Uganda. The captain of Papua New Guinea is Assad Vala, an all-rounder player who is playing very well in t20 format. Here is the PNG Opening Batsman List 2024 T20 WC–
PNG Squad T20 WC 2024- Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Assad Vala (C), Charles Amini, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sese Bau, Hila Vare (WK), Kiplin Doriga (WK), Tony Ura (WK), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Hiri Hiri, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea.
PNG Opening Batsman List 2024 T20 WC
| S.No | PNG Players List T20 | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Gardner | Batsman |
| 2 | John Kariko | Batsman |
| 3 | Assad Vala (C) | Allrounder |
| 4 | Charles Amini | Allrounder |
| 5 | Lega Siaka (PNG Opener Batsman 2024) | Allrounder |
| 6 | Norman Vanua | Allrounder |
| 7 | Sese Bau | Allrounder |
| 8 | Hila Vare (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| 9 | Kiplin Doriga (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| 10 | Tony Ura (WK) (PNG Opener Batsman 2024) | Wicketkeeper |
| 11 | Alei Nao | Bowler |
| 12 | Chad Soper | Bowler |
| 13 | Hiri Hiri | Bowler |
| 14 | Kabua Morea | Bowler |
| 15 | Semo Kamea | Bowler |
Papua New Guinea Schedule T20 WC 2024
| Date and Day | Matches | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 02 June 2024, Sun | West Indies vs Papua New Guinea, 2nd Match, Group C (Providence Stadium, Guyana) | 8:00 PM |
| 05 June 2024, Wed | Papua New Guinea vs Uganda, 9th Match, Group C (Providence Stadium, Guyana) | 5:00 AM (06 June) |
| 13 June 2024, Thu | Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea, 29th Match, Group C (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad) | 6:00 AM (14 June) |
| 17 June 2024, Mon | New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea, 39th Match, Group C (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad) | 8:00 PM |
