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Vanuatu eyes historic win vs PNG in T20 qualifier
17 May
Summary
- Vanuatu aims for first T20 victory against PNG.
- Match scheduled for May 17, 2026, in Sano, Japan.
- PNG holds a perfect 7-0 T20 record against Vanuatu.
The tenth Super Six match of the East Asia Pacific T20 Qualifier 2026 is set to take place on May 17, 2026. Vanuatu will compete against Papua New Guinea at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano, Japan. This encounter is critical for both teams as they vie for advancement in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup pathway.
Papua New Guinea enters this match with a commanding head-to-head record, having won all seven previous T20 meetings against Vanuatu. Their last victory saw them successfully defend 148 runs, securing a 39-run win through effective bowling and batting.
Vanuatu will be looking to Joshua Rasu for another strong all-round performance, especially after his recent 59-run innings. The bowling efforts led by Williamsing Nalisa and Nalin Nipiko need to disrupt PNG's batting order, which includes Tony Ura and captain Assad Vala. Securing their first T20 win against PNG presents a considerable challenge for Vanuatu.
