Papua New Guinea has eight prolific recognized all-rounders, both bat & bowling options. During qualifying matches, Sema Kamea and Kabua Vagi Morea showcased their left-arm quick skills, with Morea even achieving a hat-trick against the Philippines.

ICC accounted for Papua New Guinea’s first match against hosts West Indies on June 2. The next game against Uganda is on June 5, where both teams will likely be aiming for their first-ever victory in the tournament. Their schedule continues with matches against Afghanistan on June 13 and New Zealand to conclude the group stage.

Papua New Guinea went unbeaten in qualifying for the event in the regional final. Winning six matches on home soil against Japan, Vanuatu, and the Philippines in the regional final. Recently-appointed head coach and ex-Zimbabwe keeper Tatenda Taibu. 

Papua New Guinea Squad: Assadollah Vala (c), CJ Amini (vc), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura.