What an exciting match on March 3, 2024, between the Papua New Guinea National Cricket Team VS Oman National Cricket Team Match Scorecard in our round one of the unofficial ODI series. The match was held at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, and it was Oman’s neck and neck contest that stood them in good stead against PNG when they won due to a 4 wicket deficit. Oman’s astonishing picking order allowed them to instantaneously bring down the score set by PNG, which was 184 runs. This victory has raised the bar regarding the competitive spirit and growing talent in the associate cricket world.
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Oman vs Papua New Guinea, 1st Unofficial ODI – Match Summary
Date: March 3, 2024
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman
Toss: Oman, elected to field first
Series: Papua New Guinea tour of Oman
Season: 2023/24
Series result: Oman led the 2-match series 1-0
Match days: 03 March 2024 – day (50-over match)
Umpires:
Azad KR
Rahul Asher
Reserve Umpire:
Freddie Lonappan
Match Referee:
Ram Mohan
The score set by PNG was relatively simple as long as Ayaan and Shoaib Khan were playing, which is why I also accredit their skillful prowess to victory. Oman now has a comfortable stance at the top of the table.
Key Performers for PNG:
Assad Vala (47 runs off 89 balls): The PNG captain anchored the innings with a cautious knock, ensuring stability despite wickets falling at the other end.
Kiplin Doriga (67 runs off 68 balls): Doriga’s explosive batting brought life to PNG’s innings, smashing five sixes and two fours in a counter-attacking effort.
Oman’s Bowling Highlights:
- Bilal Khan (3/31): His left-arm pace was a treat as he tore apart PNG’s top and middle order with pinpoint accuracy and intrepid movement.
- Kaleemullah (2/41) and Ayaan Khan (2/24): Both players curbed PNG from crossing the 200-run mark and earned crucial breakthroughs while doing so
Oman Innings
Chasing a target of 185, Oman showed composure and control to secure the win in just 38.3 overs, scoring 188/6.
Key Performers for Oman:
Ayaan Khan (53 from 68): *This allrounder scored a stunning half-century and put in a match-winning performance, scoring six boundaries to get Oman over the line with a comfortable win.
- Shoaib Khan (38 runs and 46 balls): Shoaib’s innings put us on the right track for the run chase because he scored the most for the team.
PNG’s Bowling Highlights:
- Kabua Morea (2/27): Morea bowled precisely and picked up crucial wickets, keeping PNG’s hopes alive.
- Semo Kamea (2/35): Kamea’s disciplined spell added pressure on Oman’s middle order.
Additional Match Insights
- Turning Point: Kiplin Doriga’s aggressive innings single-handedly kept PNG relevant in the contest, but some chunky middle order gaping holes hurt the team overall.
- Oman’s Weakness: There was a lot of depth in Ayaan Khan’s batting order, and he showed resilience because there was initial panic in the innings, and he was cool and calm under pressure.
- Fielding Impact: PNG’s fielding woes gave Oman extra opportunities, tipping the scales in their favor.
Papua New Guinea National Cricket Team VS Oman National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Papua New Guinea Innings (50 Overs Maximum)
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Tony Ura (lbw b Kaleemullah) | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.53 |
| Sese Bau (lbw b Bilal Khan) | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.63 |
| Assad Vala (c) (lbw b Ayaan Khan) | 47 | 89 | 4 | 0 | 52.80 |
| Lega Siaka (c Prajapati b Kaleemullah) | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Charles Amini (lbw b Bilal Khan) | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Hiri Hiri (c Shoaib Khan b Ayaan Khan) | 26 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Kiplin Doriga † (b Rafiullah) | 67 | 68 | 2 | 5 | 98.52 |
| Kabua Morea (lbw b Aqib Ilyas) | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 |
| John Kariko (lbw b Aqib Ilyas) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Semo Kamea (b Bilal Khan) | 11 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 47.82 |
| Jack Gardner (not out) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras (w 4) | 4 | ||||
| Total (47.5 Overs, RR: 3.84) | 184 |
| Fall of Wickets |
| 1-16 (Tony Ura, 3.5 ov), 2-16 (Sese Bau, 4.1 ov), 3-25 (Lega Siaka, 7.3 ov), 4-30 (Charles Amini, 8.6 ov), 5-98 (Hiri Hiri, 28.4 ov), 6-109 (Assad Vala, 32.4 ov), 7-114 (Kabua Morea, 35.6 ov), 8-122 (John Kariko, 37.2 ov), 9-167 (Semo Kamea, 44.6 ov), 10-184 (Kiplin Doriga, 47.5 ov). |
Bowling (Oman)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| Bilal Khan | 7 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 4.42 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaleemullah | 8 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 2.62 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafiullah | 6.5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 5.12 | 2 | 0 |
| Jay Odedra | 8 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ayaan Khan | 10 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 3.40 | 1 | 0 |
| Aqib Ilyas | 6 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeeshan Maqsood | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
Oman Innings (Target: 185 Runs from 50 Overs)
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Kashyap Prajapati (lbw b Morea) | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Pratik Athavale † (b Kariko) | 29 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 65.90 |
| Aqib Ilyas (c Bau b Kamea) | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Zeeshan Maqsood (c) (b Morea) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Khalid Kail (run out [Hiri]) | 19 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Ayaan Khan (not out) | 53 | 68 | 6 | 0 | 77.94 |
| Shoaib Khan (b Gardner) | 38 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 82.60 |
| Rafiullah (not out) | 28 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 93.33 |
| Extras (lb 5, w 7) | 12 | ||||
| Total (38.3 Overs, RR: 4.88) | 188/6 |
| Fall of Wickets |
| 1-3 (Kashyap Prajapati, 2.4 ov), 2-25 (Aqib Ilyas, 5.5 ov), 3-32 (Zeeshan Maqsood, 8.3 ov), 4-58 (Pratik Athavale, 13.5 ov), 5-67 (Khalid Kail, 15.2 ov), 6-135 (Shoaib Khan, 29.2 ov). |
Bowling (Papua New Guinea)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| Kabua Morea | 7 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 3.85 | 1 | 0 |
| Semo Kamea | 7 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 5.71 | 1 | 0 |
| John Kariko | 7.3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 4.93 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gardner | 9 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 4.77 | 4 | 0 |
| Assad Vala | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 4.66 | 0 | 0 |
| Sese Bau | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 | 0 | 0 |
Match Summary:
- Papua New Guinea: 184 all out in 47.5 overs (Assad Vala 47, Kiplin Doriga 67; Bilal Khan 3/31)
- Oman: 188/6 in 38.3 overs (Ayaan Khan 53*, Shoaib Khan 38; Kabua Morea 2/27)
- Result: Oman won by 4 wickets.
Conclusion
This victory highlights Oman’s growing dominance in Associate cricket and sets the tone for an exciting series ahead.