Papua New Guinea (PNG) women’s cricket team arrives at the Quadrangular Women’s T20I Series in Thailand, eager to showcase their flair and progress after a spate of impressive performances. The squad brings together a mix of veteran campaigners and spirited talents, making them an intriguing team to watch in the 2025 edition.
Vicky Araa stands tall as one of PNG’s most reliable bowlers, with 38 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 4.75 and a bowling average of 13.34. Her ability to strike early and contain runs adds essential balance to the team.
Pauke Siaka and Sibona Jimmy have been consistent contributors with both bat and ball; Siaka has 307 runs complemented by 16 wickets at an outstanding bowling average, while Jimmy has chalked up 678 runs and 49 wickets, marking her as a true all-round asset.
In recent matches, Tanya Ruma has emerged as PNG Women’s batting rock, amassing 1214 runs at a healthy average of 33.72. Alongside her, Brenda Tau (1090 runs) and Naoani Vare (1055 runs) have lent resilience and depth to the top and middle order. Henao Thomas, Isabel Toua, and Vicky Buruka further add to the team’s versatility—bringing in key wickets and handy runs when needed.
Papua New Guinea Women have had an active year leading up to the Quadrangular Series. Their last five T20 matches, from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025, tell a story of grit and steady development.
Their previous five T20 encounters show a strong run of form, securing four wins and one loss. Their sequence of matches from September 2025 began with two dominant victories: a 45-run win over Japan Women, followed by a substantial 168-run triumph against Philippines Women.
Their sole loss in this period came on in a close contest against Samoa Women, who won by 13 runs. PNG Women quickly rebounded in the knockout stage of their tournament, winning the first semi-final against Indonesia Women by 5 wickets with 3 balls remaining on September 13, and ultimately claiming the final against Vanuatu Women on September 15 with a decisive 9-wicket victory, chasing the target with 29 balls left.
Most recently, PNG Women faced United Arab Emirates in a 4-match One-Day International (ODI) series, which they drew 2-2. This string of impressive performances reflects a team growing in confidence—balancing aggressive cricket with clever game management. While some matches exposed gaps in the order, others showcased their knack for seizing opportunity and holding nerve in crunch moments.
The side is backed by an array of multi-skilled players. Isabel Toua’s economical spells provide control in the middle overs, while Dika Lohia’s agility and Naoani Vare’s run-scoring add more options across formats. With high ratings and solid all-round numbers, PNG’s experienced core is well complemented by youngsters eager to step up on the big stage.
Squad:
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Miria Raio, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
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