Nepal vs Papua New Guinea - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2022
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Based on 5 H2H matches (2022–2024)
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Sandeep Lamichhane
NPL
Wickets (1+)
Dipendra Singh Airee
NPL
Runs (20+)
Kushal Bhurtel
NPL
Fours (2+)
Dipendra Singh Airee
NPL
Fours (2+)
Charles Amini
PNG
Fours (2+)
Kabua Morea
PNG
Wickets (1+)
Assad Vala
PNG
Catches (1+)
Sese Bau
PNG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 5 H2H matches
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Kirtipur, Nepal
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2022). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPL vs UAE 27 Oct 2023 | 162/8 (20) | 167/6 (19.5) | 329 |
| NLD vs NAM 03 Mar 2024 | 98/4 (15) | 98/? (-) | 196 |
| NPL vs NLD 05 Mar 2024 | 184/8 (20) | 189/6 (19.3) | 373 |
| NPL vs UAE 20 Apr 2026 | 104/8 (17) | 78/4 (8.5) | 182 |
| NPL vs UAE 21 Apr 2026 | 128/8 (20) | 129/2 (15.5) | 257 |
NPL at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Dipendra Singh Airee
330 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sandeep Lamichhane
17 wkts
PNG at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Tony Ura
190 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kabua Morea
8 wkts
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Nepal
Playing XI in this match
Papua New Guinea
Playing XI in this match
Nepal · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | run out (Chad Soper) | 20 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Aasif Sheikh (wk) | c Simon Atai b Alei Nao | 43 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 122.86 |
| Rohit Kumar Paudel (wk) | c Simon Atai b Chad Soper | 34 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | c Assad Vala b Charles Amini | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Aarif Sheikh | c Sese Bau b Chad Soper | 31 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 140.91 |
| Kushal Malla | b Riley Hekure | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Lokesh Bam | c Lega Siaka b Charles Amini | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Karan KC | c Norman Vanua b Alei Nao | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 200 |
| Sompal Kami | c Charles Amini b Norman Vanua | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane (c) | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Abinash Bohara | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Papua New Guinea · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alei Nao | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Norman Vanua | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Soper | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Hekure | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Amini | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 |
Papua New Guinea · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Ura | c Lokesh Bam b Karan KC | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Lega Siaka | c Aarif Sheikh b Sompal Kami | 21 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 210 |
| Assad Vala (c) | c Karan KC b Sandeep Lamichhane | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Charles Amini | b Abinash Bohara | 22 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 220 |
| Sese Bau | lbw b Sandeep Lamichhane | 30 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 125 |
| Riley Hekure | c Sompal Kami b Abinash Bohara | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Norman Vanua | lbw b Karan KC | 52 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 179.31 |
| Jason Kila | lbw b Sandeep Lamichhane | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Soper | not out | 13* | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Simon Atai (wk) | c Dipendra Singh Airee b Karan KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alei Nao | run out (Sandeep Lamichhane) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nepal · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Karan KC | 4 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Abinash Bohara | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 2.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3.64 | 0 | 0 |
| Aarif Sheikh | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane (c) | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sandeep Lamichhane
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Norman Vanua
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Charles Amini
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Chad Soper
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Karan KC
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Abinash Bohara
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Lega Siaka
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Aarif Sheikh
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Kushal Bhurtel
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Aasif Sheikh
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Alei Nao
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Rohit Kumar Paudel
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Sese Bau
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Riley Hekure
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Sompal Kami
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Kushal Malla
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Dipendra Singh Airee
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Assad Vala
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Lokesh Bam
NPL
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Tony Ura
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Jason Kila
PNG
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Simon Atai
PNG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Nepal vs Papua New Guinea: who played
Nepal won by 15 runs in Tri-Nation Series 2022 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on 28 March 2022. Norman Vanua top-scored with 52 off 29 balls and Sandeep Lamichhane took 3/22.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Nepal vs Papua New Guinea?
Nepal XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Kumar Paudel (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Abinash Bohara. Papua New Guinea XI: Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Riley Hekure, Norman Vanua, Jason Kila, Chad Soper, Simon Atai (wk), Alei Nao.
Who won Nepal vs Papua New Guinea?
Nepal won by 15 runs.
When and where was Nepal vs Papua New Guinea played?
Nepal vs Papua New Guinea was played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Monday 28 March 2022, in Tri-Nation Series 2022.
What were the final scores in Nepal vs Papua New Guinea?
Nepal scored 183/9 in 20 overs. Papua New Guinea scored 168/10 in 19.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Nepal vs Papua New Guinea?
Sandeep Lamichhane was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Nepal vs Papua New Guinea?
Norman Vanua top-scored with 52 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Nepal vs Papua New Guinea?
Sandeep Lamichhane took 3/22 in 4 overs.