ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 | 13-May-2026 06:00 AM | Sano International Cricket Ground
WSM 112/10 (20)
PNG 115/8 (20)
Papua New Guinea won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabua Morea* | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Alei Nao | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Jasmat* | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Solomon Nash | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
Last Wicket:Hila Vare c Samuel French b Ili Tugaga 10(12) - 102/8 in 17.6 ov.
Papua New Guinea vs Samoa
Samoa — Innings 1 (112/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Visser c Kabua Morea b Alei Nao | 31 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 129.17 | |
| Sean Solia (c) c Sese Bau b Alei Nao | 23 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 85.19 | |
| Benjamin Mailata b John Kariko | 16 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 80 | |
| Samuel French (wk) c Boio Ray b John Kariko | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 64.71 | |
| Fereti Sululoto b Kabua Morea | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Sean Cotter not out | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Caleb Jasmat c Aue Oru b Alei Nao | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Saumani Tiai b John Kariko | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Solomon Nash c Alei Nao b Aue Oru | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Samson Sola run out (Alei Nao/Hila Vare) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Ili Tugaga b Aue Oru | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 112 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabua Morea | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Sese Bau | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Alei Nao | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Aue Oru | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| John Kariko | 4 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Assad Vala | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Lega Siaka | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Visser & Solia | 43 | 35 |
| Benjamin Mailata & Solia | 25 | 33 |
| Benjamin Mailata & Samuel French | 9 | 15 |
| Fereti Sululoto & Samuel French | 3 | 6 |
| Sean Cotter & Samuel French | 4 | 6 |
| Sean Cotter & Caleb Jasmat | 15 | 10 |
| Sean Cotter & Saumani Tiai | 7 | 6 |
| Sean Cotter & Solomon Nash | 1 | 4 |
| Sean Cotter & Samson Sola | 4 | 4 |
| Sean Cotter & Ili Tugaga | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darius Visser | 5.5 | 43 |
| 2 | Sean Solia | 11.2 | 68 |
| 3 | Benjamin Mailata | 13.5 | 77 |
| 4 | Fereti Sululoto | 14.5 | 80 |
| 5 | Samuel French | 15.5 | 84 |
| 6 | Caleb Jasmat | 17.3 | 99 |
| 7 | Saumani Tiai | 18.3 | 106 |
| 8 | Solomon Nash | 19.1 | 107 |
| 9 | Samson Sola | 19.5 | 112 |
| 10 | Ili Tugaga | 19.6 | 112 |
Papua New Guinea — Innings 2 (115/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau c Fereti Sululoto b Saumani Tiai | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Tony Ura lbw b Ili Tugaga | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Lega Siaka lbw b Darius Visser | 15 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 93.75 | |
| Patrick Nou lbw b Saumani Tiai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Assad Vala (c) c Solia b Saumani Tiai | 26 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Boio Ray lbw b Saumani Tiai | 22 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 78.57 | |
| Hila Vare (wk) c Samuel French b Ili Tugaga | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Aue Oru b Caleb Jasmat | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | |
| Alei Nao not out | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125 | |
| Kabua Morea not out | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 4 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 115 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | John Kariko | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ili Tugaga | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| Solomon Nash | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Saumani Tiai | 4 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 5.5 |
| Caleb Jasmat | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Darius Visser | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Samson Sola | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau & Tony Ura | 6 | 5 |
| Sese Bau & Lega Siaka | 8 | 15 |
| Patrick Nou & Lega Siaka | 0 | 1 |
| Assad Vala & Lega Siaka | 23 | 17 |
| Assad Vala & Boio Ray | 40 | 41 |
| Assad Vala & Hila Vare | 1 | 2 |
| Aue Oru & Hila Vare | 13 | 17 |
| Alei Nao & Hila Vare | 11 | 10 |
| Alei Nao & Kabua Morea | 13 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Ura | 0.5 | 6 |
| 2 | Sese Bau | 3.2 | 14 |
| 3 | Patrick Nou | 3.3 | 14 |
| 4 | Lega Siaka | 6.2 | 37 |
| 5 | Boio Ray | 13.1 | 77 |
| 6 | Assad Vala | 13.3 | 78 |
| 7 | Aue Oru | 16.2 | 91 |
| 8 | Hila Vare | 17.6 | 102 |
Match Info
| Match | Papua New Guinea vs Samoa |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 |
| Time | 13-May-2026 06:00 AM |
| Venue | Sano International Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Papua New Guinea vs Samoa (PNG vs SMO)
Papua New Guinea will face Samoa in a thrilling match on 13-May-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026. The match will be played at Sano International Cricket Ground at 06:00 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 Samoa 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 Sano International Cricket Ground 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 Samoa will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Papua New Guinea batting and Samoa 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 Samoa pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 13-May-2026 to find out the answer!
