PNG skipper Assad Vala proud of his boys despite defeat to West Indies
Updated On: 04 June, 2024 06:58 AM IST | Georgetown | IANS
“Sese Bau batted really well. And John Kariko, the left-arm spinner bowled well. Alei upfront with the new ball. There was a lot of stuff we did well”
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Chad Soper of Papua New Guinea celebrates the wicket of WI’s Rovman Powell during the ICC T20 World Cup tie on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images
After failing to pull off an upset against West Indies (WI) in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener on Sunday, Papua New Guinea (PNG) captain Assad Vala reflected on the match, noting that with a few more runs towards the end, they could have challenged the hosts more fiercely.
PNG’s T20 World Cup opener against West Indies marked only their eighth encounter with a Full Member team. Despite the daunting opposition, PNG’s performance suggested they could pull off an upset. After posting 136 on the board, they had the West Indies in trouble at 97 for 5 in 16 overs. However, dreams of an upset were dashed as Andre Russell and Roston Chase steered the hosts West Indies to victory.
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