Papua New Guinea vs Nepal - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2024
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Based on 5 H2H matches (2022–2024)
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Aasif Sheikh
NPL
Sixes (1+)
Kushal Bhurtel
NPL
Wickets (1+)
Sandeep Lamichhane
NPL
Wickets (1+)
Dipendra Singh Airee
NPL
Catches (1+)
Aasif Sheikh
NPL
Catches (1+)
Rohit Paudel
NPL
Catches (1+)
Kushal Malla
NPL
Catches (1+)
Tony Ura
PNG
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 5 H2H matches
Mission Road Ground
Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Based on the last 6 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2024). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPL vs PNG 13 Mar 2024 | 171/8 (20) | 85/10 (16.3) | 256 |
| HK vs KWT 25 Feb 2026 | 182/6 (20) | 186/7 (18.5) | 368 |
| HK vs KWT 26 Feb 2026 | 171/9 (20) | 147/8 (20) | 318 |
| HK vs KWT 28 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| HK vs KWT 01 Mar 2026 | 125/9 (20) | 127/7 (18.5) | 252 |
PNG at Mission Road Ground
Top Scorer
Tony Ura
125 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kabua Morea
4 wkts
NPL at Mission Road Ground
Top Scorer
Sundeep Jora
73 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kushal Bhurtel
7 wkts
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Papua New Guinea
Playing XI in this match
Nepal · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | c John Kariko b Norman Vanua | 59 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 151.28 |
| Binod Bhandari (wk) | c Norman Vanua b John Kariko | 27 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 122.73 |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | c Kiplin Doriga b Nosaina Pokana | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Aarif Sheikh | c Kiplin Doriga b Assad Vala | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Sundeep Jora | c Lega Siaka b Assad Vala | 56 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 215.38 |
| Gulsan Jha | not out | 15* | 12 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
| Lokesh Bam | run out (Lega Siaka) | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 233.33 |
| Bibek Yadav | not out | 19* | 4 | 0 | 3 | 475 |
Papua New Guinea · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosaina Pokana | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| John Kariko | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Norman Vanua | 4 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gardner | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sese Bau | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Assad Vala (c) | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Papua New Guinea · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Ura | b Pratis GC | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 216.67 |
| Sese Bau | run out (Gulsan Jha) | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 161.54 |
| Assad Vala (c) | c Lokesh Bam b Kushal Bhurtel | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Hiri Hiri | c Gulsan Jha b Pratis GC | 28 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 147.37 |
| Lega Siaka | c Lokesh Bam b Kushal Bhurtel | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Charles Amini | b Aakash Chand | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Kiplin Doriga (wk) | b Kushal Bhurtel | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Norman Vanua | b Kushal Bhurtel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nosaina Pokana | c Rohit Paudel b Gulsan Jha | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| John Kariko | run out (Aarif Sheikh) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Jack Gardner | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nepal · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratis GC | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Karan KC | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 4 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Aakash Chand | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Gulsan Jha | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Bibek Yadav | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 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 |
Kushal Bhurtel
NPL
|
255.2 |
| 2 |
Sundeep Jora
NPL
|
90.0 |
| 3 |
Assad Vala
PNG
|
87.0 |
| 4 |
Bibek Yadav
NPL
|
67.7 |
| 5 |
Nosaina Pokana
PNG
|
60.1 |
| 6 |
Hiri Hiri
PNG
|
51.9 |
| 7 |
Sese Bau
PNG
|
51.7 |
| 8 |
John Kariko
PNG
|
39.4 |
| 9 |
Pratis GC
NPL
|
37.5 |
| 10 |
Lokesh Bam
NPL
|
37.0 |
| 11 |
Tony Ura
PNG
|
33.5 |
| 12 |
Aakash Chand
NPL
|
30.5 |
| 13 |
Gulsan Jha
NPL
|
28.1 |
| 14 |
Binod Bhandari
NPL
|
27.6 |
| 15 |
Norman Vanua
PNG
|
23.8 |
| 16 |
Charles Amini
PNG
|
14.2 |
| 17 |
Jack Gardner
PNG
|
11.7 |
| 18 |
Kiplin Doriga
PNG
|
11.0 |
| 19 |
Rohit Paudel
NPL
|
9.0 |
| 20 |
Lega Siaka
PNG
|
6.1 |
| 21 |
Karan KC
NPL
|
4.5 |
| 22 |
Aarif Sheikh
NPL
|
4.1 |
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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Papua New Guinea vs Nepal: who played
Nepal won by 85 runs in Tri-Nation Series 2024 at Mission Road Ground on 12 March 2024. Kushal Bhurtel top-scored with 59 off 39 balls and Kushal Bhurtel took 4/12.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Papua New Guinea vs Nepal?
Papua New Guinea XI: Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Assad Vala (c), Hiri Hiri, Lega Siaka, Charles Amini, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Norman Vanua, Nosaina Pokana, John Kariko, Jack Gardner. Nepal XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Binod Bhandari (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Aarif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Bibek Yadav, Karan KC, Pratis GC, Aakash Chand.
Who won Papua New Guinea vs Nepal?
Nepal won by 85 runs.
When and where was Papua New Guinea vs Nepal played?
Papua New Guinea vs Nepal was played at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok on Tuesday 12 March 2024, in Tri-Nation Series 2024.
What were the final scores in Papua New Guinea vs Nepal?
Papua New Guinea scored 113/10 in 16.1 overs. Nepal scored 198/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Papua New Guinea vs Nepal?
Kushal Bhurtel was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 255/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Papua New Guinea vs Nepal?
Kushal Bhurtel top-scored with 59 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Papua New Guinea vs Nepal?
Kushal Bhurtel took 4/12 in 4 overs.