Asked to bat first, PNG's innings began with cautious optimism. The West Indies bowlers, particularly Alzarri Joseph and Andre Russell, were in exceptional form, taking two important wickets each.
Spinners Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase bowled economically and tightened the screws on PNG's batting lineup. Despite this, Sese Bau's brilliant half-century, which included six fours and a sky-scraping six, gave PNG a fighting chance. Kiplin Dorgia's innings of 27 runs in 18 balls helped the team post a competitive total of 136 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.Chasing 137 to win, West Indies suffered an early blow when opener Johnson Charles was bowled in the second over. The weather added to the tension as players were forced off the field due to brief rain interruptions. Upon resumption, Nicholas Pooran (27 off 27) and Brandon King (34 off 29) paced the innings with a crucial 53-run partnership.
Pooran's dismissal with a fast ball from John Kariko and the subsequent removal of King by Assad Vala brought the momentum back in PNG's favour.
Captain Rovman Powell tried to take charge of the innings, but could only score 15 runs and fell victim to Vala, who was bowling impressive spells.The cheap dismissal of Sherfane Rutherford increased the pressure, leaving the West Indies in a vulnerable position.
PNG's hopes soared as they sensed an upset victory on the horizon.
However, the experienced Andre Russell and the patient Roston Chase had other plans. Russell's quickfire inning of 15 runs in 9 balls brought much-needed momentum to the innings. But it was Chase who emerged as the hero, scoring an unbeaten 42 runs in 27 balls to lead the hosts to a hard-fought victory.Vala's costly over yielded 18 runs, which swung the match decisively in West Indies' favour.
Despite valiant efforts from PNG's bowlers, particularly John Kariko, Eli Nau, Chad Soper and the excellent performer Vala, the target proved inadequate against a determined West Indies lineup. As the hosts crossed the finish line with one over to spare, the crowd at the Providence Stadium erupted in celebration.
Brief Score:
Papua New Guinea 136 for 8 in 20 overs (Sese Bau 50, Kiplin Dorgia 27 not out; Andre Russell 2-19, Alzarri Joseph 2-34) West Indies 137 for 5 in 19 overs (Roston Chase 42, Brandon King 34) lost to. , Assad Wala 2-28, Alei Nao 1-9) with five wickets each.
Spinners Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase bowled economically and tightened the screws on PNG's batting lineup. Despite this, Sese Bau's brilliant half-century, which included six fours and a sky-scraping six, gave PNG a fighting chance. Kiplin Dorgia's innings of 27 runs in 18 balls helped the team post a competitive total of 136 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.Chasing 137 to win, West Indies suffered an early blow when opener Johnson Charles was bowled in the second over. The weather added to the tension as players were forced off the field due to brief rain interruptions. Upon resumption, Nicholas Pooran (27 off 27) and Brandon King (34 off 29) paced the innings with a crucial 53-run partnership.
Pooran's dismissal with a fast ball from John Kariko and the subsequent removal of King by Assad Vala brought the momentum back in PNG's favour.
Captain Rovman Powell tried to take charge of the innings, but could only score 15 runs and fell victim to Vala, who was bowling impressive spells.The cheap dismissal of Sherfane Rutherford increased the pressure, leaving the West Indies in a vulnerable position.
PNG's hopes soared as they sensed an upset victory on the horizon.
However, the experienced Andre Russell and the patient Roston Chase had other plans. Russell's quickfire inning of 15 runs in 9 balls brought much-needed momentum to the innings. But it was Chase who emerged as the hero, scoring an unbeaten 42 runs in 27 balls to lead the hosts to a hard-fought victory.Vala's costly over yielded 18 runs, which swung the match decisively in West Indies' favour.
Despite valiant efforts from PNG's bowlers, particularly John Kariko, Eli Nau, Chad Soper and the excellent performer Vala, the target proved inadequate against a determined West Indies lineup. As the hosts crossed the finish line with one over to spare, the crowd at the Providence Stadium erupted in celebration.
Brief Score:
Papua New Guinea 136 for 8 in 20 overs (Sese Bau 50, Kiplin Dorgia 27 not out; Andre Russell 2-19, Alzarri Joseph 2-34) West Indies 137 for 5 in 19 overs (Roston Chase 42, Brandon King 34) lost to. , Assad Wala 2-28, Alei Nao 1-9) with five wickets each.
