The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Lewas have achieved a victory fitting of the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
The Lewas were crowned champions of the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, following a dominant nine wickets win over Vanuatu in Suva, Fiji yesterday.
Vanuatu, asked to bat first, managed 113 for nine in their 20 overs as PNG’s bowlers kept a tight grip on the innings.
In reply, the Lewas made light work of the chase, reaching 114 for one in 15.1 overs.
Opening batter Naoani Vare anchored the innings with a superb 57 off 47 balls, while captain Brenda Tau added an unbeaten 39 from 39 deliveries to seal the victory with nearly five overs to spare.
Vare’s knock earned her the Player of the Match award.
The victory means Papua New Guinea are officially the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier Champions and will now advance to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, to be held in Nepal in January.
At the Global Qualifier, the Lewas will compete for one of four coveted spots at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
They join a strong field of international teams
1. Nepal (Host)
2. Bangladesh
3. Scotland
4. United States of America
5. Thailand
6. Ireland
7. Netherlands
8. Zimbabwe
9. Namibia
10. Papua New Guinea
This achievement caps a brilliant campaign for the Lewas, who earlier overcame Indonesia in the semi-finals final before overpowering Vanuatu in today’s grand final.
The win highlights PNG’s continued dominance in the Pacific region and sets them up for the biggest stage yet a shot at qualification for the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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