The PNG Lewas have been announced as Papua New Guinea’s representatives for the East Asia Pacific (EAP) T20 World Cup Qualifier in Fiji, set to take place from September 7-15.
The winning team will earn a spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.
The 14-player squad is captained by Brenda Tau and coached by Mahuru Dai.
According to Cricket PNG Chairman Michael Harrison, the team is well-prepared and carries “the hopes of the nation.”
“Our preparation has been good. We have been training for nine weeks… I am sure the PNG Lewas are ready to play for the tournament, and we are all looking forward which I am very confident that this team will deliver a strong performance in Fiji,” Coach Dai commented on the team’s preparations.
The Lewas will face teams from Fiji, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Samoa, Japan, Vanuatu, and the Philippines.
The team will first travel to Brisbane on August 31 for a week of practice matches before heading to Fiji on September 7.
Their campaign begins on September 9 at Albert Park, Suva.
PNG Lewas Squad:
1. Brenda Tau (Captain)
2. Noani Vare
3. Melanie Ani
4. Erani Pokana
5. Pauke Siaka
6. Henao Thomas
7. Lakshmi Rajadurai
8. Hollan Doriga
9. Hane Lohia
10. Dika Lohia
11. Isabel Toua
12. Geua Tom
13. Konio Oala
14. Mairi Tom