Tony Ura

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.

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.

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.

Hosts Zimbabwe and the Netherlands filled the last two places for the T20 World Cup in Australia by winning their qualifying tournament semi-finals in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe beat Papua New Guinea by 27 runs after posting 199-5 in 20 overs, then restricting their opponents to 172-8. The Netherlands defeated the United States by seven wickets. Replying to an American total of 138 in 19.4 overs, the Dutch scored 139-3 with six balls to spare.

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.

West Indies stuttered and stumbled before eventually scrambling a five-wicket win over minnows Papua New Guinea in the opening Group C encounter of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Sunday. Set a modest target of 137, the two-time former champions were undone by clever, disciplined PNG bowling, slumping to 97 for five with only four overs left before all-rounder Roston Chase's unbeaten 42 off 27 balls helped the co-hosts over the line with an over to spare

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bangladesh faces Nepal in a crucial T20 World Cup match. Nepal poses a threat despite not winning a game yet.

Australia aims to win all three world titles at the T20 World Cup. They possess experienced players like Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head. Oman will face Australia in their upcoming match.

West Indies and Papua New Guinea are set to kick off their T20 World Cup campaign, with West Indies aiming to redeem themselves after their previous victories in 2012 and 2016.

Ireland skipper William Porterfield is excited about the prospect of securing their third consecutive title in front of the home crowd.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off in the US and the West Indies on June 2, marking a historic moment with 20 teams competing for the first time. England enter as the defending champions, yet India and Australia emerge as formidable contenders eyeing the trophy, set to be claimed on June 29 in Barbados.