ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 | 10-May-2026 10:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park
PNG 204/5 (20)
CIS 155/6 (20)
Papua New Guinea won by 49 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Dickson* | 41 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 195.24 |
| Jeremiah Shields | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alei Nao* | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| Aue Oru | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
Last Wicket:Quin Stephens st Hila Vare b John Kariko 1(3) - 127/6 in 17.2 ov.
Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea — Innings 1 (204/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau c and b Quin Stephens | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| Tony Ura c Jared Tutty b Cory Dickson | 74 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 224.24 | |
| Lega Siaka not out | 80 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 160 | |
| Patrick Nou run out (James Pickering/Ma'ara Ave) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Assad Vala (c) c Luca Grace b Cory Dickson | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Boio Ray run out (Aue Parima /Hayden Dickson) | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Ryan Ani not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 2 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 204 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Hila Vare (wk), Aue Oru, John Kariko, Alei Nao | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Dickson | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Jared Tutty | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 14.7 |
| Quin Stephens | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Oscar Taylor | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 |
| Cory Dickson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Ma'ara Ave | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau & Tony Ura | 35 | 26 |
| Lega Siaka & Tony Ura | 93 | 44 |
| Lega Siaka & Patrick Nou | 4 | 6 |
| Lega Siaka & Assad Vala | 14 | 17 |
| Lega Siaka & Boio Ray | 34 | 21 |
| Lega Siaka & Ryan Ani | 23 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sese Bau | 4.1 | 35 |
| 2 | Tony Ura | 11.3 | 128 |
| 3 | Patrick Nou | 12.3 | 132 |
| 4 | Assad Vala | 15.2 | 146 |
| 5 | Boio Ray | 18.5 | 181 |
Cook Islands — Innings 2 (155/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Dickson c Aue Oru b Sese Bau | 50 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 156.25 | |
| Thomas Parima b Assad Vala | 20 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 86.96 | |
| Ma'ara Ave (c) c and b John Kariko | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Aue Parima b Lega Siaka | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 138.46 | |
| Cory Dickson not out | 41 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 195.24 | |
| Luca Grace c Alei Nao b Sese Bau | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Quin Stephens st Hila Vare b John Kariko | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Jeremiah Shields not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 155 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jared Tutty, James Pickering (wk), Oscar Taylor | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kariko | 4 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Alei Nao | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Aue Oru | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Lega Siaka | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Patrick Nou | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Assad Vala | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Sese Bau | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden Dickson & Thomas Parima | 68 | 52 |
| Hayden Dickson & Ma'ara Ave | 10 | 5 |
| Aue Parima & Ma'ara Ave | 15 | 23 |
| Aue Parima & Cory Dickson | 22 | 12 |
| Luca Grace & Cory Dickson | 9 | 7 |
| Quin Stephens & Cory Dickson | 3 | 5 |
| Jeremiah Shields & Cory Dickson | 28 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parima | 8.4 | 68 |
| 2 | Hayden Dickson | 9.3 | 78 |
| 3 | Ma'ara Ave | 13.2 | 93 |
| 4 | Aue Parima | 15.2 | 115 |
| 5 | Luca Grace | 16.3 | 124 |
| 6 | Quin Stephens | 17.2 | 127 |
Match Info
| Match | Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 |
| Time | 10-May-2026 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Papua New Guinea vs Cook Islands (PNG vs CK)
Papua New Guinea will face Cook Islands in a thrilling match on 10-May-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026. The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park at 10:30 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Papua New Guinea is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Cook Islands 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 Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026.
The pitch at Korogi Sports Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Papua New Guinea will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Cook Islands will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Papua New Guinea batting and Cook Islands 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 Papua New Guinea showcase its strengths, or will Cook Islands pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 10-May-2026 to find out the answer!
