Team Black Bass, captained by Norman Vanua will look towards a win in this round of matches in the Men’s ISUZU T20 SMASH at Port Moresby’s Amini cricket grounds in Boroko.
Black Bass is last on this Cricket PNG-sanctioned domestic tournament’s standing board, with only 1 point after losing all their three matches in the Group Stage Round 1 which began on Easter Good Friday, March 29th until Monday, April 1st.
They take on the Lega Siaka-led Cassowaries, who are on 4 points after winning two out of their three matches.
Cassowaries share the top spot with Mudmen, captained by Charles Amini.
The Mudmen also lost one of their three set games during the long Easter weekend, while Mariners, on 3 points, won only one match.
The cricket thrill fest continues Saturday, April 6th at 10 am with Black Bass playing Cassowaries, followed by the Mariners vs. Mudmen clash at 2 pm in the Group Stage Round 2 matches.
On Sunday, April 7th, the Mariners will face off against Black Bass, while Cassowaries will take on Mudmen.
The action continues on Monday, April 8th, with matches between Mariners and Cassowaries at 10 am, and Black Bass against Mudmen at 2 pm.
Cricket PNG CEO, Richard Done says the Final is set to be played on April 13th.
“The MEN’S ISUZU T20 SMASH is a great lead-up for our elite cricketers who will proudly represent Papua New Guinea internationally, with the Barramundis attending the 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and Garamuts U19 men’s team competing in the ICC EAP Division 2 Qualifier in Apia, Samoa, within the first half of 2024.”
Tickets are available at the gate for K2.00 for adults, and free for children and students with I.D cards.
“We’ve deliberately kept the ticket cost low to encourage people to come to Amini Park and watch the action live.”
“Grandstand tickets are available at K5.00 after general entry to the ground (on a first come/first served basis).”
Meantime, the Cricket PNG said the Women’s T20 SMASH competition draws and teams will be announced before their start date of Saturday, April 20th.