The announcement also revealed other potential venues for pre-event matches and training, including George Mason University in Washington, home to the Major League Cricket (MLC) team, Washington Freedom.

Papua New Guinea’s national cricket team, the Barramundis, has clinched a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 following an impressive victory over the Philippines in the ongoing East Asia Pacific Qualifier.

As the hosts of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, Papua New Guinea entered the tournament as favorites and lived up to the expectations by delivering dominant performances in the Qualifier stage.

Led by captain Assad Vala, the Barramundis displayed an exemplary performance with an undefeated record in all five games played so far. They emerged victorious twice against Vanuatu and the Philippines, as well as once against Japan.

Their most recent triumph against the Philippines earned them 10 points from five wins, securing their place in the 2024 T20 World Cup with one game remaining against Japan on Saturday, July 29th. The Barramundis’ remarkable achievements in the qualifier have paved the way for their exciting participation in the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier Points Table:

How Papua New Guinea (PNG) Secured their Qualification:

PNG embarked on their qualification journey with a commanding victory over Vanuatu. Spearheaded by the 19-year-old John Kariko, who delivered an exceptional Player of the Match performance with figures of 3/6, Vanuatu’s batting was restricted to 71/8. The hosts comfortably chased down the target in just 6.3 overs, claiming a convincing nine-wicket win.

In their subsequent clash, PNG made headlines against the Philippines, courtesy of Kabua Morea’s scintillating five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick. Opting to bat first, PNG posted a competitive 162/7. Morea wreaked havoc, decimating the Philippines’ batting lineup with his spell of 5/9, resulting in their collapse for a mere 45 runs.

The team’s winning streak continued as they secured comfortable victories against Japan and Vanuatu in the subsequent matches, triumphing by six wickets and 39 runs, respectively.

In their most recent encounter, PNG once again showcased their exceptional abilities, cruising to a resounding 100-run victory over the Philippines in Port Moresby. A remarkable 118-run opening partnership laid the foundation for a mammoth score of 229/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

The target proved insurmountable for the Philippines as PNG’s bowlers skillfully restricted them to 129/7, cementing their qualification for the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

In their earlier encounter in the England tour of Pakistan 2022, England defeated PAK by 67 runs. Batting first in the match, England posted 209 runs on the scoreboard. Later, Pakistan couldn’t reach the target and lost the match.

Pakistan defeated New Zealand in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, NZ batted first and piled up 152-4. Daryl Mitchell slammed 53 runs while Team Captain Kane Williamson had 46 runs for the New Zealand team.

For Pakistan, the chase was quite easy. With Mohammad Rizwan’s 57 and Team Captain Babar Azam’s 53, PAK reached the target in the 19.1th over itself with 3 wickets in their kitty. Mohammad Rizwan was awarded man of the match. Pakistan won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in the match.

England defeated India in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, IND batted first and piled up 168-6. Hardik Pandya slammed 63 runs for Virat Kohli and 50 runs for the India team.

For England, the chase was quite easy. With Alex Hales’s 86 and Jos Buttler’s 80, ENG reached the target in the 16th over itself with 0 wickets in their kitty. Alex Hales was awarded man of the match. England won by 10 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) in the match.

India has played 5 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 4 and losing 1. With 8 points, they take the top spot( Super-12, Group 2 ) in the points table. England has played 5 matches so far, winning 3, losing 1, and Abandoning a match by 1 point. With 7 points, England is placed in the 2nd spot( Super-12, Group 1 ).

In their earlier encounter in the India tour of England 2022, England defeated India by 17 runs. Batting first in the match, England posted 215 runs on the scoreboard. Later, India couldn’t reach the target and lost the match.

India defeated Zimbabwe in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, IND batted first and piled up 186-5. In the reply, Zimbabwe could score 155 runs with a loss of all wickets. Ryan Burl slammed 35 runs while Sikandar Raza had 34 runs for the Zimbabwe team.

For New India, Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul hit 61 and 51 respectively. Suryakumar Yadav was awarded man of the match. Ravichandran Ashwin picked 3 wickets for India. India won by 35 runs in the match.

England defeated Sri Lanka in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, SL batted first and piled up 141-8. Pathum Nissanka slammed 67 runs Bhanuka Rajapaksa 22 runs for the Sri Lanka team.

For England, the chase was quite easy. With Alex Hales’s 47 and Ben Stokes’s 42, ENG reached the target in the 19.4th over itself with 6 wickets in their kitty. Adil Rashid was awarded man of the match. England won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in the match.

New Zealand has played 5 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 3, losing 1, and Abandoning a match by 1 point. With 7 points, they take the top spot( Super-12, Group 1 ) in the points table. Pakistan has played 5 matches so far, winning 3 and losing 2. With 6 points, Pakistan is placed in the 2nd spot( Super-12, Group 2 ).

In their earlier encounter in the New Zealand T20I Tri-Series 2022, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 5 wickets. Batting first in the match, New Zealand posted 163 runs on the scoreboard. Later, Pakistan could reach the target and win the match.

New Zealand defeated Ireland in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, NZ batted first and piled up 185-6. In the reply, Ireland could score 150 runs with a loss of 9 wickets. Paul Stirling slammed 37 runs while Andy Balbirnie had 30 runs for the Ireland team.

For New Zealand, Kane Williamson and Devon Conway hit 61 and 32 respectively. Kane Williamson was awarded man of the match. Also, 3 NZ bowlers scalped 2 wickets each. New Zealand won by 35 runs in the match.

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, BAN batted first and piled up 127-8. Najmul Hossain Shanto slammed 54 runs, and Afif Hossain, for 24 runs for the Bangladesh team.

For Pakistan, the chase was quite easy. With Mohammad Rizwan’s 32 and Mohammad Haris’s 31, PAK reached the target in the 18.1th over itself with 5 wickets in their kitty. Shaheen Shah Afridi was awarded man of the match for picking 4 wickets in the match. Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) in the match.

Australia has played 4 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 2, losing 1, and Abandoning a match by 1 point. With 5 points, they take the 3rd spot( Super-12, Group 1 ) in the points table. Afghanistan has played 4 matches so far, winning 0, losing 2, and Abandoning a match by 2 points. With 2 points, Ireland is placed in the bottom spot( Super-12, Group 1 ).

Australia Defeated Ireland in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, AUS batted first and piled up 179-5. In the reply, Ireland couldn’t reach the target and bowled out for 137 runs. Lorcan Tucker slammed 71* runs while Gareth Delany 14 runs for the Ireland team.

For Australia, Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis hit 63 and 35 respectively. Aaron Finch was awarded man of the match. Also, 4 AUS bowlers scalped 2 wickets each. Australia won by 42 runs in the match.

Afghanistan suffered a loss against Sri Lanka in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, AFG batted first and piled up 144-8. Rahmanullah Gurbaz slammed 28 runs for Usman Ghani and 27 runs for the Afghanistan team.

For Sri Lanka, the chase was quite easy. With Dhananjaya de Silva’s 66 and Kusal Mendis’s 25, SL reached the target in the 18.3th over itself with 4 wickets in their kitty. Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva was awarded man of the match for picking 3 wickets. Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) in the match.

Australia has never played against Afghanistan and this will be the first time in cricket history that Australia will face Afghanistan in a T20 match.

New Zealand has played 4 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 2, losing 1, and Abandoning a match by 1 point. With 5 points, they take the top spot( Super-12, Group 1 ) in the points table. Ireland has played 4 matches so far, winning 1, losing 2, and Abandoning a match by 1 point. With 3 points, Ireland is placed in the 5th spot( Super-12, Group 1 ).

In their earlier encounter in the New Zealand tour of Ireland 2022, New Zealand defeated Ireland by 6 wickets. Batting first in the match, Ireland posted 174 runs on the scoreboard. Later, New Zealand could reach the target and win the match.

New Zealand suffered a loss again England in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, ENG batted first and piled up 179-6. In the reply, New Zealand couldn’t reach the target with a loss of 6 wickets. Glenn Phillips slammed 62 runs while Kane Williamso had 40 runs for the New Zealand team.

For England, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales hit 73 and 52 respectively. Jos Buttler was awarded man of the match. Also, 2 END bowlers scalped 2 wickets each. England won by 20 runs in the match.

Ireland suffered a loss again Australia in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, AUS batted first and piled up 179-5. In the reply, Ireland couldn’t reach the target and bowld out for 137 runs. Lorcan Tucker slammed 71* runs while Gareth Delany 14 runs for the Ireland team.

For Australia, Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis hit 63 and 35 respectively. Aaron Finch was awarded man of the match. Also, 4 AUS bowlers scalped 2 wickets each. Australia won by 20 runs in the match.

Pakistan has played 3 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 1 and losing 2. With 2 points, they take the 5th spot( Super-12, Group 2 ) in the points table. South Africa has played 3 matches so far, winning 2, losing 0, and Abandoning a match 1 point. With 5 points, Bangladesh is placed in the 2nd spot( Super-12, Group 2 ).

In their earlier encounter in the Pakistan tour of South Africa 2021, Pakistan defeated South Africa by 3 wickets. Batting first in the match, South Africa posted 144 runs on the scoreboard. Later, Pakistan could reach the target and win the match.

Pakistan defeated the Netherlands in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, NED batted first and arrived with a miserable batting performance. Colin Ackermann slammed 27 runs while Scott Edwards scored 15 runs. The Netherlands could score 91 runs with 9 wickets.

For Pakistan, the chase was quite easy. With Mohammad Rizwan’s 49 and Fakhar Zaman’s 20, PAK reached the target in the 13.5th over itself with 4 wickets in their kitty. Shadab Khan was awarded man of the match for picking 3 wickets in the match. Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 73 balls remaining) in the match.

South Africa defeated India in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, India batted first and piled up 133-9. Suryakumar Yadav slammed 68 runs while Rohit Sharma 14 runs for the India team.

For South Africa, the chase was quite easy. With David Miller’s 59 and Aiden Markram’s 52, SA reached the target in the 19.4th over itself with 5 wickets in their kitty. Lungi Ngidi was awarded man of the match for picking 4 wickets in the match. South Africa won by 5wickets (with 2 alls remaining) in the match.

India has played 3 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 2 and losing 1. With 4 points, they take the 2nd spot( Super-12, Group 2 ) in the points table. Bangladesh has played 3 matches so far, winning 2 and losing 1. With 4 points, Bangladesh is placed in the 3rd spot( Super-12, Group 2 ).

In their earlier encounter in the Bangladesh tour of India 2019, India defeated Bangladesh by 30 runs. Batting first in the match, India posted 174 runs on the scoreboard. Later, Bangladesh couldn’t reach the target and lost the match.

India suffered a loss against South Africa in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, India batted first and piled up 133-9. Suryakumar Yadav slammed 68 runs while Rohit Sharma 14 runs for the India team.

For South Africa, the chase was quite easy. With David Miller’s 59 and Aiden Markram’s 52, SA reached the target in the 19.4th over itself with 5 wickets in their kitty. Lungi Ngidi was awarded man of the match for picking 4 wickets in the match. South Africa won by 5wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in the match.

Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, Bangladesh batted first and piled up 150-7. In the reply, Zimbabwe couldn’t reach the target with a loss of 8 wickets. Sean Williams slammed 64 runs while Ryan Burl 27 runs for the Zimbabwe team.

For Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Afif Hossain hit 71 and 29 respectively. Taskin Ahmed was awarded man of the match for picking 3 wickets in the match. Bangladesh won by 3 runs in the match.

Zimbabwe has played 3 matches so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, winning 1, losing 1, and Abandoning a match by 1 point. With 3 points, they take the 4th spot( Super-12, Group 2 ) in the points table. The Netherlands has played 3 matches so far, winning 0 and losing 3. With 0 points, NED is placed in the bottom spot( Super-12, Group 2 ).

In their earlier encounter in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022, Zimbabwe defeated the Netherlands by 37 runs. Batting first in the match, Zimbabwe posted 132 runs on the scoreboard. Later, the Netherlands couldn’t reach the target and lost the game.

Zimbabwe suffered a loss against Bangladesh in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, Bangladesh batted first and piled up 150-7. In the reply, Zimbabwe couldn’t reach the target with a loss of 8 wickets. Sean Williams slammed 64 runs while Ryan Burl 27 runs for the Zimbabwe team.

For Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Afif Hossain hit 71 and 29 respectively. Taskin Ahmed was awarded man of the match for picking 3 wickets in the match. Bangladesh won by 3 runs in the match.

Netherlands suffered a loss against Pakistan Bangladesh in their previous game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. In the match, NED batted first and arrived with a miserable batting performance. Colin Ackermann slammed 27 runs while Scott Edwards scored 15 runs. The Netherlands could score 91 runs with 9 wickets.

For Pakistan, the chase was quite easy. With Mohammad Rizwan’s 49 and Fakhar Zaman’s 20, PAK reached the target in the 13.5th over itself with 4 wickets in their kitty. Shadab Khan was awarded man of the match for picking 3 wickets in the match. Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) in the match.