Chad Soper

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.

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.

Nepal on Tuesday won its first ODI against Papua New Guinea by two wickets as Sandeep Lamichhane took four wickets and Rohit Poudel gave a laudable performance. Rohit Poudel scored the highest 41 runs to lead Nepal to victory. Batting first after winning the toss at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, PNG were all out for 134 in 33 overs.

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.

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.

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.

All-rounder Richie Berrington smashed a stroke-filled 70 to power Scotland to a competitive 165 for nine against Papua New Guinea in a Group B match of the ICC men's T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

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.

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.

Richie Berrington slammed a stroke-filled 70 while Josh Davey snapped four wickets as Scotland inched closer to the Super 12s with a comfortable 17-run win over Papua New Guinea in their Group B match of the ICC T20 World Cup 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.

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.