Papua new guinea national cricket team
The Papua New Guinea national cricket team, also known as the Barramundis, represents Papua New Guinea in international cricket. The team is governed by Cricket PNG, the national cricket association of Papua New Guinea.
History: Papua New Guinea has a rich cricket history, with the first match played in 1963. The team has been a member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1973. Papua New Guinea has played in several international tournaments, including the ICC World Cup Qualifier, the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, and the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Domestic cricket: Papua New Guinea has a domestic cricket competition called the National Club Championship, which features teams from around the country. The competition is played annually, with the top teams competing in the finals.
International matches: Papua New Guinea has played international matches against several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, England, and the West Indies. The team has also participated in several international tournaments, including the ICC World Cup Qualifier and the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.
Notable players: Papua New Guinea has produced several notable cricketers, including:
- Chris Amini: A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, Amini has played for the Barramundis and has also represented the Australian national team in T20 Internationals.
- Vani Vagi Morea: A left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox bowler, Morea has played for the Barramundis and has also represented the Australian national team in T20 Internationals.
- Sese Bau: A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, Bau has played for the Barramundis and has also represented the Australian national team in T20 Internationals.
Recent performances: Papua New Guinea has had some notable performances in recent years, including:
- In 2015, the team won the ICC World Cricket League Division Three tournament, which earned them promotion to Division Two.
- In 2018, the team won the ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament, which earned them promotion to Division One.
- In 2020, the team participated in the ICC World Cup Qualifier, where they finished sixth out of eight teams.
Overall, Papua New Guinea has made significant progress in recent years, and the team is looking to continue to improve and compete at the highest level.