In a major transfer for each groups, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for his or her maiden tour of Uganda, the place they are going to face the Cricket Cranes in a four-match One Day Worldwide (ODI) collection from September sixteenth to twenty second.

This tour marks an important section for PNG as they put together for the primary leg of the ICC Problem League A in Kenya.

For the Cricket Cranes, the collection gives extra than simply dwelling benefit; it’s a strategic alternative to fine-tune their squad forward of the Problem League B’s first leg, which Uganda will host from November fifth to sixteenth.

Below the steerage of Head Coach Abhay Sharma, this ODI collection gives a useful likelihood to guage the crew’s adaptability and type within the 50-over format, which Sharma has been eager to develop since taking up.

Within the build-up to this collection, the Cricket Cranes have been rigorously making ready with apply matches on the Entebbe Cricket Oval, specializing in sharpening their ODI abilities.

Their latest encounters have proven promise, however going through a crew like PNG—who’ve confirmed themselves in world competitions—will probably be a real take a look at of their progress.

The rivalry between Uganda and PNG provides an additional layer of intrigue to this collection.

The 2 sides final clashed on the 2024 T20 World Cup within the West Indies, the place Uganda triumphed in Guyana by 3 wickets.

Nevertheless, this upcoming collection will problem each groups in a special format, one the place PNG holds the higher hand traditionally.

The final time these groups met in a 50-over format was again in 2014 throughout the Checklist A matches at Pukekura Park, New Zealand.

PNG dominated that encounter, securing a cushty 9-wicket victory after chasing down Uganda’s modest complete of 106 in simply 17 overs.

PNG Touring Group:

Gamers:

Assadollah Vala (Captain), Tony Pala Ura, Sese Bau, Kabau Vagi Morea, Nosaina Pokana, Alei Nao, Charles Jordon Amini, Kipling Doriga, John Doriga, Hila George Vare, Hiri Hiri, Gaudi Toka, Patrick Nou, Michael Charlie.

Officers:

John Ovia – Assistant Coach, Tatenda Taibu – Head Coach, Siyih Johang – Physiotherapist, Rodney Maha – Group Supervisor

Tour Schedule: