Papua New Guinea and Thailand clash at Amini Park in Port Moresby for the opening match of their three-game One Day International (ODI) series. Having just traded wins in the two T20Is—where PNG took a hard-fought five-wicket victory before Thailand hit back with a comfortable six-wicket chase—both sides now pivot to the longer format. PNG will look to maximize home advantage and lean on their disciplined seam bowling, while Thailand bring a proven, top-heavy batting lineup alongside a high-quality spin attack built for long, controlled spells.
Squads:
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Melanie Ani, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out:
Pauke Siaka
Siaka offers a solid all-round presence for PNG, having logged 235 runs across 12 T20I innings with a top score of 60 and a boundary count featuring 22 fours. While her batting strike rate sits at 71.86, her real impact shows up in the bowling department. Across 8 bowling innings, she has picked up 14 wickets with a phenomenal economy rate of 2.91 and an average of 12.00, highlighted by a best display of 4/25.
Henao Thomas
Thomas has emerged as PNG’s primary wicket-taking threat, capturing 17 wickets in 13 matches with a best figure of 4/28. Operating with incredible control, she keeps opposition batters quiet through an economy rate of 3.56 and has already delivered 8 maiden overs across 107.1 overs bowled. Her ability to build relentless pressure makes her a key engine in PNG’s bowling unit.
Natthakan Chantham
Chantham stands as the core pillar of Thailand’s top order, accumulating 630 runs across 14 WT20I innings between 2022 and 2025. Averaging an impressive 45.00 with a century (102) and 7 fifties, she consistently anchors the innings while maintaining a steady strike rate of 71.26. With 74 boundaries and 6 sixes to her name, her form at the top remains central to Thailand’s batting setup.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Putthawong is a major strike weapon in Thailand’s spin attack, claiming 23 wickets in 14 matches at a frugal economy rate of 3.69. Her headline moment remains a sensational 6/6 spell, part of a record that includes 15 maiden overs out of 118.2 overs bowled. Averaging 19.00 with the ball, her stingy spells consistently break crucial middle-order partnerships.
Pitch:
The surface typically presents a traditional tropical turf track that favors balanced play. Batters generally find true bounce and steady pace early on, but as the match progresses under local climate conditions, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners and change-of-pace seamers increasingly into the game.
Weather:
Expect partly sunny conditions with a high temperature of 27°C and a low of 23°C. Winds will blow from the southeast at 18 mph with a 15% chance of daytime rain and humidity around 79%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Isabel Toua, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Nattaya Boochatham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Thipatcha Putthawong
Match Details:
Date – August 13, 2026
Time – 6:00 AM IST
Venue – Amini Park, Port Moresby
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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