Cassowaries Lift Throphy as ISUZU Men’s T20 SMASH 2025 Champions
TODAY’S THE DAY!
The Cassowaries Men have claimed victory, lifting the ISUZU Men’s T20 SMASH 2025 trophy, after a thrilling showdown against the Black Bass at Amini Park in Port Moresby on Saturday, May 17
Proudly sponsored by Boroko Motors, the ISUZU T20 SMASH continues to provide a competitive and high-performance platform for emerging cricket talent across the country. This year’s competition saw the Black Bass, Cassowaries, Mariners, and Mudmen battle it out in front of cricket fans in Port Moresby.
In the grand final, the Cassowaries Men chased down the target of 121 runs, scoring 121/7 in 19.3 overs, to defeat the Black Bass Men by 3 wickets.
Match Summary:
•Black Bass won the toss to bat first.
•Black Bass Men: 120/8 (20.0 overs)
•Cassowaries Men: 121/7 (19.3 overs)
Emmanuel Karo (26) was named player of the match. Top scorers for the Cassowaries included Peter Karoho (29), Dauncey Tom (24), while Oala Puka Jnr impressed with the ball for Black Bass, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs.
Mr. Lakani Oala, Director of the ISUZU Men’s T20 SMASH said, “We sincerely thank Boroko Motors for being the major sponsor of this tournament. Their support allows us to run a high-quality, competitive event. From this tournament, we choose the best players to represent our country in our national teams: the Barramundis, Garamuts, Lewas, and Siales. These players are the future of cricket in Papua New Guinea.”
The ISUZU T20 SMASH is an important part of Cricket PNG’s High Performance Program, which plays a critical role in identifying talent for the national squads and preparing players for the international stage.
Full scorecards and detailed statistics from all matches are available on www.cricketpng.org.pg
Match highlights and replays are also available on the website for fans to relive the most exciting moments of the tournament. Full scores at https://cricclubs.com/cpng/viewScorecard.do?matchId=1406&clubId=34550
Cricket PNG extends a big thank you to all sponsors, supporters, stakeholders, media partners, and the dedicated CPNG staff who made this tournament a success.
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For further information, please contact 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.
