TEAMS AND SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR THE ISUZU MENS T20 SMASH STARTING ON FRIDAY 9 MAY
Today, Cricket PNG announced the final schedule and teams for this year’s edition of the ISUZU MEN’S T20 SMASH starting on Friday 9th May at Amini Park in Boroko. Cricket PNG CEO, Richard Done, said, “Even with the wet weather making it difficult, we managed to play every match in the recently concluded ISUSU WOMEN’S T20 SMASH last week. Congratulations to the Black Bass who took the honours for 2025.
There were some outstanding individual performances, and we found new and talented players both within and outside Port Moresby.” “So now we move to the men’s event, and we expect to see much more of the same exciting cricket. As part of our desire to recognize new talent across the country, 15 of the 56 players selected in our ISUZU MEN’S T20 SMASH teams come from outside Port Moresby. “ The Barramundis head to Oman in November this year for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia East Asia Pacific Qualifier, after the two regions were combined for this event.
The Barramundis will need to be in the top three teams at that event to make it to the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. “This men’s event will allow the selectors to see how our current national players from both the Barramundis and Garamuts stand up against the best performers from the 2024 Port Moresby CA, Lae CA, and Central Cup competitions, with selection and preparation for that Qualifier critical.”
The confirmed schedule for the ISUZU MEN’S T20 SMASH is:
Donovan Brooks, National Sales Manager of Boroko Motors, said “Boroko Motors is excited that we completed the women’s event in challenging conditions, and we can now present the ISUZU MEN’S T20 SMASH as well.”
“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.” “I’d encourage all cricket fans to come out and support the best cricketers in PNG in the ISUZU MEN’S T20 SMASH, with the event starting this Friday 9th May.”
The selected teams are:
The ISUZU MEN’S T20 SMASH teams will be coached by: Cassowaries John Ovia Mudmen Kila Pala Black Bass Mahuru Dai Mariners Assadollah Vala 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 Match Centre. Throughout the six days of the round stages of the event, “Bails Café” will be open with food and beverages available for purchase. On the Finals Day on Saturday, 17th May, Cricket PNG will also be hosting two separate activities.
• A corporate day with companies able to set aside their own tent space for a nominal fee. For more details, please contact Hudson Api Leka on +675 7157 3278.
• An official invitation-only Hospitality Function at “Bails Café”
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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 MEN’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.
