Barras lose ODI status

The Hebou PNG Barramundis have lost their coveted One Day International status after being beaten by Nepal at the 2018 World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.

The six wicket win by Nepal sealed their spot after the Netherlands defeated Hong Kong in the other ranking playoff.

For the Barras, the loss only expounded their nightmare campaign at the 2018 World Cup Qualifier.

Match Summary:

Hebou PNG Barramundis- 114 (27.2 Overs) CJ Amini 19(18b), Jason Kila 15 (20b), Sese Bau 11(21b), Tony Ura 11(23b), Dipendra Airee 4/14, Sandeep Lamichhane 4/29, Sompal Kami 1/18

Defeated by

Nepal-115/4 (23 Overs) DS Airee 50*(58b), A Sheikh 26(42b), P Khadka 20(18b), Norman Vanu 2/25, John Boge Reva 1/10, Alei Nou 1/28

The Barras will be hoping to salvage some pride when they play the loser of the Netherlands-Hong Kong tie, in today’s ninth-place play-off.

Author: 
Troy Taule