Providence, June 02, 2024 – The West Indies clinched a 5-wicket victory against Papua New Guinea in the 2nd match of Group C at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. An unbeaten 42 from Roston Chase guided the West Indies to a win with six balls to spare, as they successfully chased down a target of 137 runs.
Papua New Guinea Innings
Papua New Guinea posted a total of 136/8 in their 20 overs. Sese Bau anchored the innings with a solid 50 off 43 balls, supported by contributions from Assad Vala (21 off 22) and Kiplin Doriga (27* off 18).
Key Performances:
- Sese Bau: 50 (43), 6 fours, 1 six
- Kiplin Doriga: 27* (18), 3 fours
- Assad Vala: 21 (22), 2 fours, 1 six
West Indies bowlers kept the pressure on with Alzarri Joseph and Andre Russell taking two wickets each.
West Indies Bowling:
- Alzarri Joseph: 2/19 (4 overs)
- Andre Russell: 2/23 (3 overs)
- Romario Shepherd: 1/30 (4 overs)
West Indies Innings
Chasing 137, West Indies reached the target in 19 overs, scoring 137/5. Brandon King set the tone with 34 off 29 balls, while Roston Chase’s composed 42* off 27 deliveries ensured victory. Nicholas Pooran contributed with 27 runs.
Key Performances:
- Roston Chase: 42* (27), 4 fours, 2 sixes
- Brandon King: 34 (29), 7 fours
- Nicholas Pooran: 27 (27), 1 four, 2 sixes
Papua New Guinea Bowling:
- Assad Vala: 2/28 (4 overs)
- John Kariko: 1/17 (4 overs)
- Alei Nao: 1/9 (2 overs)
- Chad Soper: 1/19 (3 overs)
Despite an early scare with Johnson Charles departing for a duck, the West Indies middle order stabilized the innings. Roston Chase’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-8 (Johnson Charles, 1.1 ov)
- 2-61 (Nicholas Pooran, 8.1 ov)
- 3-63 (Brandon King, 9.5 ov)
- 4-85 (Rovman Powell, 13.6 ov)
- 5-97 (Sherfane Rutherford, 15.6 ov)
Match Summary:
- Papua New Guinea: 136/8 in 20 overs (Sese Bau 50, Kiplin Doriga 27*; Alzarri Joseph 2/19)
- West Indies: 137/5 in 19 overs (Roston Chase 42*, Brandon King 34; Assad Vala 2/28)
- Result: West Indies won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Roston Chase (West Indies) 42* (27)
The West Indies’ experience and depth shone through in this tightly contested match, setting the tone for their T20 World Cup campaign.
