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Papua New Guinea vs West Indies Score, Match 2 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Result · Jun 02 2024, Sun - 08:00 PM (IST)
Match 2, - Guyana National Stadium
PAPUA NEW GUINEA136/8
WEST INDIES137/5
West Indies won by 5 wickets
CRR:7.21
Player Of The Match
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Commentary
West Indies survived a Papua New Guinea scare to kickstart their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a 5-wicket victory in Guyana on Sunday.
Papua New Guinea fought extremely well but in the end didn't have enough runs to win the match, but it was a superb performance from the minnows.
PNG Rocked Early
Papua New Guinea lost two quick wickets after put into bat. Tony Ura and Lega Siaka were dismissed early, but captain Assad Vala and Sese Bau steered their ship in the right direction.
Sesse Bau Half-Century
Sesse Bau became only the 2nd PNG batter to score a fifty in the T20 World Cup. He scored 50 runs off 43 balls and held the inning together. Kiplin Doriga hit some meaty blows and scored 27 off 18 balls as PNG reached 136/8 in their 20 overs.
West Indies Bowlers
Andre Russell was the pick of the bowlers with 2/19 in his three overs. Alzarri Joseph also managed two scalps while Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie got one wicket each.
Windies Run Chase Rocked Early
Johnson Charles was dismissed in the very first ball but Nicholas Pooran and Brandon King added some important runs to avert further danger. Pooran scored 27 runs off 27 balls, while King amassed 34 to take them in a comfortable position.
PNG Pressure in the Middle
Papua New Guinea came back strongly in the middle overs. Their spinners put a strangle hold on the West Indies players. After King's dismissal, West Indies lost Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford cheaply as the hosts needed 40 off the last four overs.
Russell and Chase take WI Home
Roston Chase played a stunning knock in the end to take the hosts home. The all-rounder scored an unbeaten 42 off just 27 balls as West Indies won by 5 wickets. Andre Russell also remained unbeaten 15 off just 9 balls.
Kabua Vagi Morea to Andre Russell. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Siaka. West Indies open their account with a win. Papua New Guinea's bowlers had a good start but couldn't maintain it. After losing Johnson Charles early, Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran formed a good partnership. However, PNG's bowlers kept things tight by taking regular wickets. Ultimately, Roston Chase and Andre Russell dashed Papua New Guinea's hopes with a counter attack to see the hosts home. Roston Chase is awarded Player of the Match.
Kabua Vagi Morea to Roston Chase. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Kariko.
FOUR! Kabua Vagi Morea to Roston Chase. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kabua Vagi Morea to Roston Chase. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Kabua Vagi Morea to Andre Russell. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Amini.
Kabua Vagi Morea to Andre Russell. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Bau.
FOUR! Assad Vala to Roston Chase. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
SIX! Assad Vala to Roston Chase. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Assad Vala to Andre Russell. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Amini.
Assad Vala to Andre Russell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Amini.
Assad Vala to Roston Chase. Arm ball half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Siaka.
FOUR! Assad Vala to Roston Chase. Arm length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Kariko.
SIX! John Kariko to Andre Russell. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
John Kariko to Andre Russell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Siaka, mis-fielded by Kariko.
John Kariko to Andre Russell. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, Gloved to silly point for no runs, fielded by Doriga.
John Kariko to Andre Russell. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bau.
John Kariko to Roston Chase. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ura.
John Kariko to Roston Chase. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Vala.
OUT! Caught. Assad Vala to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge, caught by Doriga. The wicket is slowly proving worth for spinners right now.
Assad Vala to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nao.
Assad Vala to Roston Chase. Arm ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Siaka.
Assad Vala to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Hiri.
Assad Vala to Sherfane Rutherford. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Doriga.
Assad Vala to Roston Chase. Arm length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bau.
Charles Amini to Roston Chase. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Kariko.
SIX! Charles Amini to Roston Chase. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Charles Amini to Sherfane Rutherford. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Kariko.
Charles Amini to Sherfane Rutherford. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid on for no runs.
Charles Amini to Sherfane Rutherford. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Siaka.
Charles Amini to Roston Chase. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ura.
West Indies Seek Redemption at Home in T20 World Cup Opener Against Papua New Guinea
More than eight years after Carlos Brathwaite's spectacular four sixes at Eden Gardens clinched their second T20 World Cup title, the West Indies cricket team is determined to redeem themselves as they embark on their campaign in the event's ninth edition.
The tournament kicks off for them with a match against Papua New Guinea in Georgetown on Sunday.
The Glory of 2016 for Windies
The West Indies' memorable victory in 2016, where Brathwaite slammed Ben Stokes for four successive sixes in the final over, secured their place in cricket history as the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice.
Their initial triumph came in 2012. The dramatic chase at Eden Gardens remains one of the most iconic moments in T20 cricket history.
The Struggles Since
However, the years following their 2016 victory have been tumultuous for the West Indies. The team struggled to find its footing, experiencing a transitional phase marked by inconsistent performances.
In 2021, they faced an early exit from the Super 12 stage with four defeats in five games. The 2022 edition in Australia brought even more disappointment as they failed to qualify for the main round after shocking losses to Scotland and Ireland.
Two Time Champions Aim for Redemption At Home
With the tournament now on home soil, the West Indies are eager to reclaim their past glory. It's been 2982 days since that unforgettable night in Kolkata, and the team is desperate to deliver a triumphant performance in front of their home fans.
The return of two-time T20 World Cup-winning skipper Darren Sammy, this time as a coach, brings a renewed sense of hope and strategy to the squad. The Rovman Powell-led side has already demonstrated its intentions with a convincing win over Australia in a warm-up match, albeit against a depleted Australian side missing several key players.
WI Bowling Attack
The West Indies' bowling attack will miss the experienced Jason Holder, who is out due to injury. However, left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy steps in, fresh off an impressive performance on the West Indies A's tour to Nepal, where he was the leading wicket-taker.
Papua New Guinea's Challenge
Facing the West Indies is the Assadollah Vala-led Papua New Guinea (PNG) team, making their second appearance in the T20 World Cup after their debut in 2021. PNG secured their spot in this edition by winning the East Asia-Pacific regional final in July 2023.
Bowling Line-up
PNG's bowling unit features left-arm quick Sema Kamea and Kabua Vagi Morea, with Morea having achieved a hat-trick during the qualifying matches against the Philippines. The team boasts a balanced attack with both right and left-arm options.