The Papua New Guinea Indigenous team have made a strong start to their campaign at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) Mackay, Australia, defeating Queensland Indigenous by 8 wickets Today (Tuesday 14 April) in Yuwibara Country.
Queensland Indigenous won the toss and batted first, posting 4/123 from their innings. In response, the PNG chased down the target comfortably, reaching 2/129, securing a strong 8-wicket victory to open their 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships campaign.
A composed all-round performance led by standout innings from Tony Ura, who was named Player of the Match after top scoring with 64 runs.
The victory marks a positive opening result for PNG as they begin their fixtures at the tournament running from Tuesday 14 to Sunday 19 April 2026.
PNG Indigenous Squad:
1. Assadolla Vala
2. Sese Bau
3. Lega Siaka
4. Hila Vare
5. Patrick Nou
6. Boio Ray
7. Gaba Frank
8. Alei Nao
9. Kabua Morea
10. Michael Charlie
11. John Kariko
12. Tony Ura
13. Igo Morea
14. Dauncey Tom
The PNG squad departed PNG on Sunday 12 April for Australia.
Cricket PNG acknowledges the continued support of PacificAus Sports and Cricket Australia, which plays a key role in enabling international participation and development opportunities for the PNG Indigenous side.
Cricket PNG extends its best wishes to the team as they continue their campaign in the remaining fixtures of the 2026 NICC.