PNG Barramundis lose to Scotland

PNG Barramundis in action. Photo. PNGEDGE

The PNG Hebou Barramundis have suffered another blow of defeat today against Scotland losing by 52 runs at the 50 Overs World Cup Qualifiers Super Sixes playoffs underway in New Zealand.

Barramundis chances of qualifying for the World Cup could be on the edge after losing their two games against United Arab Emirates and Scotland in the Super Sixes playoffs.

Scotland won the toss earlier and elected to bat scoring 288 runs all out after 50 overs, setting a target of 289 runs for PNG to chase.

PNG bowlers Raymond Haoda, Norman Vanua, Willie Gavera and Mahuru Dai took out two wickets each. Norman Vanua was the most expensive bowler with 62 runs of his nine overs bowled. PL Mommsen scored the highest for Scotland making 94 runs and belting ten 4s.   

At a run rate of 5.76 runs per over, Scotland made 200 runs after 36.2 overs while PNG made 200 runs after 40.6 overs at a run rate of 5.22 runs per over.

In the PNG Innings, Lega Siaka was the first to go scoring only 13 runs of 10 balls. Highest scorers opening batsman Vani Morea made 57 and bowler Mahuru Dai made 50 runs.

Barras bottom order batsmen suffered scoring only single figures which resulted in PNG all out after just 45.1 overs. PNG will play their final ‘must win’ game against Hong Kong on Jan 30 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval.

PNGEDGE