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Barras beat ACT XI by three runs

After losing the toss and being sent in to bat on a warm day in Canberra, the Barramundis got off to a shaky start after being reduced to 3/34 in the sixth over.

Left-handed batsman, Sese Bau (14) joined his captain, Assad Vala to resurrect the innings to put on 33 runs for the fourth wicket before Bau was dismissed by Ben Taylor to leave the Barramundis on wobbly grounds at 4/67 in the 11th over. 

Barras excited ahead of Prime Minister’s XI match

The T20 fixture which will be the curtain raiser to the Prime Minister’s XI and Sri Lanka match is part of the Barramundis’ Australian Tour.

“The Barras have trained very hard and particularly on their Strength & Conditioning Program. However their skills program has been hampered a lot with the adverse weather in Port Moresby. We have a busy year and all preparation phases will be crucial,” said Patel.

Patel added there have been a number of changes made to the team that played in the One Day International series late last year.

Barras to play curtain raiser at PM’s XI and Sri Lanka match

The news was announced by Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull.

The T20 double header will be played on February 15 with the Barramundis to take on ACT XI at 2:30pm followed by the Prime Minister’s XI and Sri Lanka encounter.

Chief Executive Officer for Cricket PNG, Greg Campbell said he was delighted at the opportunity given by Cricket Australia and the Australian Government to be a part of the annual Prime Minister’s XI fixture.