PNG Lewas name squad to face Thailand

Cricket Papua New Guinea [CPNG] has named a strong 14-player PNG Lewas squad to face Thailand in an international five-match series starting on Monday at Amini Park in Port Moresby.

The Lewas, led by skipper Brenda Tau and assisted by vice-captain Pauke Siaka, will take on the visitor in two Twenty20 Internationals [T20I] followed by three 50-over matches.

The series opener bowls off at 11am tomorrow, followed by the second T20I on Tuesday morning at 9:30am. The teams then transition into the 50-over format starting Thursday.

PNG, ranked 12th in the ICC Women’s T20 standings, face a tough test against the 11th-ranked Thais in what promises to be a closely fought contest on home soil.

The Lewas will look to replicate their success from last year when they defeated Thailand on their home ground.

CPNG said the series was part of its ongoing commitment to provide high-level international exposure for the national women’s side and strengthen cricket in the country.

Local fans have been urged to flock to Amini Park throughout the week to back the Lewas.

PNG Lewas: Brenda Tau [captain], Pauke Siaka [vice-captain], Konio Oala, Hollan Doriga, Tanya Ruma, Sibona Jimmy, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Isabel Toua, Hane Lohia Tau, Geua Tom, Dika Lohia, Buruka Vicky, Kevau Gabe. Standby: Kevau Frank, Erani Pokana.