PNG finish undefeated in ICC qualifier

The City Pharmacy Limited Lewas finished the Cricket Council (ICC) East Asia Pacific (EAP) Regional Qualifier undefeated with four wins.

The Lewas cruised to an 8 wicket win over Japan yesterday in a rain affected match.

Japan batted first and finished at 9/105. It was Veru Kila Frank 2/14 and Mairi Tom 2/14 who made light work of Japan’s batting attack.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) have finished the 2016 ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific undefeated, following their fourth win of the tournament today in a rain-affected match.

Etsuko Kobayashi (31*) was the only Japanese batter to make it into double figures.

Lewas captain, Pauke Siaka (25*) and Konio Oala (52*) steered the Lewas home to an easy win losing only two wickets along the way.

Japan and Samoa will play the last match of the qualifier today.

Author: 
Troy Taule