Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], July 28 (ANI): Papua New Guinea secured their beginning within the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after registering a thumping victory towards the Philippines within the ongoing East Asia Pacific Qualifier on Friday.
Tournament hosts Papua New Guinea went into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier as favourites, they proved themselves on the Qualifier stage with constant dominant performances.
Led by Assad Vala, the hosts maintained a stable kind with wins in every of the 5 video games performed to this point, twice towards Vanuatu, the Philippines and as soon as towards Japan.
With their newest win towards the Philippines, the PNG now have 10 factors from 5 wins, which resulted in a confirmed place within the 2024 T20 World Cup with nonetheless one recreation to go, towards Japan, on Saturday, July 29.
The PNG started their qualification dream with a dominant win towards Vanuatu. The 19-year-old John Kariko led the bowling assault with a Player of the Match-worthy effort of three/6, proscribing Vanuatu to 71/8. The match hosts chased down the goal in simply 6.3 overs, sealing a snug nine-wicket win.
In their subsequent conflict, PNG made headlines towards the Philippines, with Kabua Morea’s breathtaking five-wicket haul which additionally featured a hat-trick. After opting to bat, PNG posted a aggressive 162/7. Morea wreaked havoc along with his spell of 5/9 because the Philippines crumbled for 45.
They continued their successful streak by securing comfy wins towards Japan and Vanuatu within the subsequent two video games, registering victories by six wickets and 39 runs respectively.
In their newest encounter on Friday, PNG as soon as once more showcased their calibre as they cruised previous the Philippines with a 100-run win in Port Moresby. An spectacular 118-run opening partnership arrange the hosts for a large rating of 229/6 of their 20 overs.
The goal proved too excessive for the Philippines because the PNG bowlers restricted them to 129/7 and secured their qualification. (ANI)