Assad Vala

Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad won the toss and elected to bat against Papua New Guinea in their bid to reach the Super 12s of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.

West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bowl first against PNG in the opening Group C match. Despite a green-tinged pitch the two-time former champions opted for three spinners - Roston Chase, Akeil Hosein and Gudakesh Motie - in their final 11 at the start of a campaign in which they seek to become the first hosts to lift the T20 World Cup. PNG, who stunned Zimbabwe on an unbeaten run to qualify for their second T20 World Cup appearance, are again reliant on their most experienced players - captain Assad Vala and fellow top-order batters Tony Ura and Lega Siaka - to post a challenging total.

Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer won the toss and elected to bat against Papua New Guinea in a group B match of the ICC men's T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.

Buoyed by their stunning victory over Bangladesh, Scotland will be keen to keep the winning momentum going when they take on Papua New Guinea in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

Their campaign back on track, Bangladesh will start as overwhelming favourites when they face Papua New Guinea in a must-win Group B league game of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Their country reeling under worst Covid-19 surge, debutants Papua New Guinea (PNG) will be eager to spread smiles across the faces of their countrymen when they take on co-hosts Oman in the opening first round match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Papua New Guinea unveiled their 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, led by Assad Vala, with CJ Amini as vice-captain. Jack Gardner joins the main squad this year. Vala expressed confidence, citing improved preparation and energy. Head coach Tatenda Taibu leads a squad with eight all-rounders, ready to face West Indies, Uganda, Afghanistan, and New Zealand.

When the Papua New Guinea (PNG) cricket team takes the field against Oman in Muscat to kick off the ICC T20 World Cup this Sunday, they will be playing for more than pride: they will also be playing to assure the nine-million strong rugby-driven population that cricket can offer a secure livelihood.

Shakib Al Hasan smashed 46 and had bowling figures of 4-9 as Bangladesh crushed Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 84 runs to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup. Chasing 182 for victory, PNG were bowled out for 97 in 19.3 overs to hand Bangladesh their second straight win of round one in Muscat. PNG go out of the tournament with three losses.

Attacking knocks from skipper Mahmudullah Riyad and Shakib Al Hasan helped Bangladesh to 181 for seven against Papua New Guinea in a key Twenty20 World Cup clash on Thursday.

Ludhiana-born Jatinder Singh smashed an unbeaten 73 as co-hosts Oman thrashed Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 10 wickets in the opening Group B first round match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson produced the most economical return in T20 World Cup history after bowling his maximum permitted four overs without conceding a run against Papua New Guinea on Monday. The 33-year-old fast bowler finished with three wickets for no runs in four overs during a Group C game against non-Test nation PNG in Tarouba, Trinidad.

Afghanistan's victory against Papua New Guinea in the T20 World Cup showcased their dark horse status, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi's impressive wicket-taking performance. This result eliminates New Zealand, who still have two group matches left, and guarantees Afghanistan's spot in the next round together with that of the hosts, the West Indies.

Sese Bau made a fine half-century but two time champions West Indies still managed to limit Papua New Guinea to a below-par 136 for eight in their T20 World Cup opener in Georgetown on Sunday.

Uganda secured their first-ever T20 World Cup victory by defeating Papua New Guinea by three wickets in their Group C match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Wednesday. Bowling out PNG for 77, Uganda had a shaky start in their run chase but ultimately reached the target in 18.2 overs, with Riazat Ali Shah top-scoring with 33 runs.

New Zealand faces an unexpected exit in the T20 World Cup with just one win against Papua New Guinea. The upcoming match holds significance as it marks Trent Boult's final T20 World Cup appearance for New Zealand, led by Kane Williamson.

Charles Amini's two brothers, his parents and a grandfather all played cricket for Papua New Guinea, and there's even a stadium named after the family. But he is the only one to reach a World Cup -- and happily claims bragging rights.

Oman cricket team coach Duleep Mendis has said ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup first-round Group B opener against Papua New Guinea (PNG) later on Sunday that he has seen a vast improvement in the mental aspect of his side since he took over, but his boys are still "not hard enough" to play Test nations.

Nepal scripted history on Thursday as they gained ODI status for the first time, defeating Papua New Guinea by six wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier play-off at Old Hararians Sports Club in Zimbabwe.

Pacer Lockie Ferguson achieved the best bowling figures in T20 internationals as New Zealand earned a consolation closing win against Papua New Guinea in the World Cup on Monday. Ferguson bowled four maiden overs and claimed three wickets as PNG was bowled out for 78 runs in 19.4 overs. The target was gunned down by New Zealand at 79 for 3 in 12.2 overs. Devon Conway top-scored with 35.

Former captain Sean Williams top scored with 57 as hosts Zimbabwe reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Tuesday along with the United States.

Oman and Papua New Guinea get the Twenty 20 World Cup underway on Sunday in the humble surroundings of Al Amerat with both sides determined not to be reduced to the role of warm-up acts at the global showpiece.

Dave Houghton believes he will get his second stint as Zimbabwe coach off to a perfect start by qualifying for the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Scotland and UAE both recorded back-to-back victories to remain at the top of the Super Six table of the ICC World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ) on Tuesday.