ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 | 24-Jan-2026 08:45 AM | Mulpani Cricket Ground
NAMW 122/5 (20)
PNGW 124/7 (19.4)
Papua New Guinea Women won by 3 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Toua* | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Hane Tau | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilka Mwatile* | 3.4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 9.55 |
| Sune Wittmann | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Last Wicket:Sibona Jimmy run out (Sylvia Shihepo/Merczerly Gorases) 15(16) - 99/7 in 16.1 ov.
Namibia Women vs Papua New Guinea Women
Namibia Women — Innings 1 (122/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurriene Diergaardt lbw b Dika Lohia | 36 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 87.8 | |
| Yasmeen Khan c Dika Lohia b Sibona Jimmy | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 136.36 | |
| Kayleen Green c and b Sibona Jimmy | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Merczerly Gorases (wk) lbw b Isabel Toua | 16 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 84.21 | |
| Wilka Mwatile not out | 23 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 82.14 | |
| Sune Wittmann (c) c Naoani Vare b Hane Tau | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Naomi Benjamin not out | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 155.56 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 122 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Saima Tuhadeleni, Sylvia Shihepo | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairi Tom | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Henao Thomas | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Sibona Jimmy | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 9 |
| Hane Tau | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Pauke Siaka | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Isabel Toua | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Dika Lohia | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jurriene Diergaardt & Yasmeen Khan | 27 | 27 |
| Jurriene Diergaardt & Kayleen Green | 16 | 13 |
| Jurriene Diergaardt & Merczerly Gorases | 26 | 31 |
| Jurriene Diergaardt & Wilka Mwatile | 17 | 16 |
| Sune Wittmann & Wilka Mwatile | 8 | 8 |
| Naomi Benjamin & Wilka Mwatile | 28 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yasmeen Khan | 4.3 | 27 |
| 2 | Kayleen Green | 6.4 | 43 |
| 3 | Merczerly Gorases | 11.5 | 69 |
| 4 | Jurriene Diergaardt | 14.3 | 86 |
| 5 | Sune Wittmann | 15.5 | 94 |
Papua New Guinea Women — Innings 2 (124/7 in 19.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollan Doriga c Mekelaye Mwatile b Jurriene Diergaardt | 39 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 156 | |
| Konio Oala b Sylvia Shihepo | 20 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 111.11 | |
| Brenda Tau (c) (wk) lbw b Sylvia Shihepo | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40 | |
| Sibona Jimmy run out (Sylvia Shihepo/Merczerly Gorases) | 15 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 93.75 | |
| Pauke Siaka c Merczerly Gorases b Sylvia Shihepo | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Naoani Vare b Eveleen Kejarukua | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Henao Thomas run out (Sune Wittmann) | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35.71 | |
| Isabel Toua not out | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125 | |
| Hane Tau not out | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Extras | Wides: 14 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 124 | 7 wkts, 19.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dika Lohia, Mairi Tom | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saima Tuhadeleni | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Eveleen Kejarukua | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Wilka Mwatile | 3.4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Sylvia Shihepo | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Jurriene Diergaardt | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Sune Wittmann | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hollan Doriga & Konio Oala | 58 | 38 |
| Brenda Tau & Konio Oala | 14 | 19 |
| Sibona Jimmy & Konio Oala | 1 | 2 |
| Sibona Jimmy & Siaka | 3 | 9 |
| Sibona Jimmy & Naoani Vare | 3 | 5 |
| Sibona Jimmy & Henao Thomas | 18 | 21 |
| Sibona Jimmy & Isabel Toua | 2 | 3 |
| Hane Tau & Isabel Toua | 25 | 21 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollan Doriga | 6.2 | 58 |
| 2 | Brenda Tau | 9.3 | 72 |
| 3 | Konio Oala | 9.5 | 73 |
| 4 | Pauke Siaka | 11.2 | 76 |
| 5 | Naoani Vare | 12.1 | 79 |
| 6 | Henao Thomas | 15.4 | 97 |
| 7 | Sibona Jimmy | 16.1 | 99 |
Match Info
| Match | Namibia Women vs Papua New Guinea Women |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 |
| Time | 24-Jan-2026 08:45 AM |
| Venue | Mulpani Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Namibia Women vs Papua New Guinea Women (NAM-W vs PNG-W)
Namibia Women will face Papua New Guinea Women in a thrilling match on 24-Jan-2026 in ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026. The match will be played at Mulpani Cricket Ground at 08:45 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
Namibia Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Papua New Guinea Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026.
The pitch at Mulpani Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Namibia Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Papua New Guinea Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Namibia Women batting and Papua New Guinea Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Namibia Women showcase its strengths, or will Papua New Guinea Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 24-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
