Papua New Guinea's chances to make the 2026 T20 World Cup suffered a setback after defeat to Samoa
Sean Solia was the Player of the Match with his half-century
Samoa chased down 118 to win by six wickets in a big qualifying upset
Samoa shocked Papua New Guinea in the sixth match of Group 3 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Samoa earned a six-wicket win over PNG who have played in two T20 World Cups.
Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Toss Update
Papua New Guinea won the toss and elected to bat first.
Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Playing XIs
Samoa (Playing XI): Darius Visser, Sean Solia, Benjamin Mailata, Saumani Tiai, Ross Taylor, Fereti Sululoto, Caleb Jasmat(c), Samuel French(w), Solomon Nash, Ili Tugaga, Daniel Burgess
Papua New Guinea (Playing XI): Assad Vala(c), Sese Bau, Hila Vare(w), Patrick Nou, Boio Ray, Alei Nao, Kabua Morea, Damien Ravu, John Kariko, Gaudi Toka, Lega Siaka
Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Live Score, Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Solomon Nash picked up four wickets for Samoa to lead the bowling effort as PNG were bundled out for just 118. Captain Assad Vala was the top scorer for PNG with 38.
Samoa's reply was led by opener Sean Solia's composed half-century. Former New Zealand legend Ross Taylor who is playing for Samoa was retired hurt for 1 off four balls. However, Samoa reached the target in 18.3 overs to put a massive dent to PNG's chances of making their third T20 World Cup.
Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Live Streaming Info
The match between Papua New Guinea and Samoa will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Stay tuned for ball-by-ball commentary, score updates, and highlights.
Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Squads
Samoa Squad: Sean Solia, Darius Visser, Samuel French(w), Ross Taylor, Caleb Jasmat(c), Solomon Nash, Saumani Tiai, Fereti Sululoto, Daniel Burgess, Ili Tugaga, Samson Sola, Douglas Finau, Noah Mead, Benjamin Mailata, Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg
Papua New Guinea Squad: Assad Vala(c), Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Boio Ray, Hila Vare(w), Malcolm Aporo, Alei Nao, Gaudi Toka, Kabua Morea, John Kariko, Damien Ravu, Patrick Nou, Michael Charlie, Doko Rupa, Ainui Loi
