TEAMS AND SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR THE ISUZU WOMENS T20 SMASH STARTING ON FRIDAY 25 APRIL
Today, Cricket PNG announced the final schedule and teams for this year’s edition of the ISUZU WOMEN’S T20 SMASH STARTING ON Friday 25th April at Amini Park in Boroko.
Cricket PNG CEO, Richard Done, said, “With the wet weather over the past few weeks, we’ve had to delay the start of this year’s T20 Smash. The men’s event will now be played after the women’s event from the 9th to the 17th of May, however, we hope that the last few days of better weather will allow the women’s event to get underway this Friday, ANZAC Day, the 25th of April.” The confirmed schedule for the ISUZU WOMEN’S T20 SMASH is:
“The ISUZU T20 SMASH is the premier T20 competition in PNG. As part of our desire to recognize new talent across the country, 18 of the 56 players selected in our women’s teams come from outside Port Moresby, from competitions in Madang, Popondetta, Ahioma, Lae, and along the Central coast. This follows the successful staging of various Regional Tournaments such as the Central Cup in 2024.
Alongside these regional players, we have both senior and U19 national players, and the best performers from the Port Moresby’s Cricket Association competitions last year.” “I’d encourage all cricket fans to come out and support the best cricketers in PNG in the ISUZU T20 SMASH, with the women’s event starting this Friday 25 April.” Donovan Brooks, National Sales Manager of Boroko Motors, said “Boroko Motors is excited that we can finally get the ISUZU T20 SMASH underway.
The partnership between Cricket PNG and Boroko Motors brings together talented cricketers from across the nation and will continue to help in fostering the next generation of PNG cricket stars by providing them with the competitive platform they need to excel.”
The selected teams are:
The women’s teams will be coached by: Cassowaries Mudmen Black Bass Mariners Seilose Ambo Lucy Ovia Pauke Siaka Nao Kamea Pari They will be assisted by several coaches from the POMCA competition throughout the week long event.
All matches will be at Amini Park in the Bisini Sports Precinct in Boroko. Entry to Amini Park is free for general admission for adults and free for children and students (with the appropriate ID). Grandstand tickets are available at K5.00 after general entry to the ground (on a first come/first served basis).
The ISUZU T20 SMASH will be streamed live and exclusive through NV Play and Cricket PNG YouTube channels, with live scores available on the Cricket PNG website.
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For further Information please email info@cricketpng.org
About Cricket PNG Cricket PNG (CPNG) is the National Sports Federation responsible for the governance, promotion and development of cricket in Papua New Guinea (PNG). CPNG has been an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1973 and is supported by the ICC East Asia-Pacific (EAP) regional office, and more recently the PNG Olympic Committee. CPNG currently has about 70 staff in ten (10) regions across PNG with a majority involved in driving entry-level participation through the Schools Kriket Programme and the School Kriket Programme (Malolo Hard-Ball Competition). In 2024, the School Kriket Programme reached over 129,000 students across PNG. Domestically, the Isuzu T20 Smash is our pinnacle event, supported by men’s and women’s Nationals at U19 and Senior levels. At the high-performance level internationally, our Barramundis (national men) are ranked 20th in T20 and had ODI status until early 2023, our Lewas (national women) are ranked 12th in T20 and currently have ODI status, our Garamuts (U19 boys) and Siales (U19 girls) have historically been the best performed of the ICC EAP U19 member teams. About Boroko Motors Boroko Motors is a leading automotive dealership in Papua New Guinea, providing high quality vehicles, parts, and services to individuals and businesses since 1965. Representing globally trusted brands including Isuzu, Boroko Motors offers a diverse range of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment to meet the needs of Papua New Guinea’s growing economy. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, the company also provides expert after sales services, genuine spare parts, and tailored financing solutions to ensure a seamless vehicle ownership experience. Boroko Motors operates a nationwide network of branches and service centers, making reliable automotive solutions accessible across the country. Driven by innovation and excellence, Boroko Motors continues to set the standard in the automotive industry, supporting Papua New Guinea’s transportation and infrastructure development.
