Barras finish first round of CWC League Two against hosts, Oman

THE Papua New Guinea Barramundis completed their first round of the Cricket World Cup League Two fixtures in Scotland against the host nation and Oman.
Playing each team twice the Barramundis failed to register a win in a closely fought round robin event held at Mannofield Park in Aberdeen.
“The four games played are part of 36 to be played over the next two and a half years so although the four losses to start is not ideal, there is a long way to go and we are still very confident going forward,” coach Joe Dawes said.
“We were competitive in all matches, in winning positions, but if you miss a chance at this level it can cost you the game.”
Assistant coach Nathan Reardon echoed the same sentiment: “We were close to winning the games, it’s the one per centers, that’s the difference; if you drop off for a brief moment it can change the game. We know what we are capable and up to the challenge, but no excuses we will be better next month in the US.”
The Barramundis’ next away round starts on Sept 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA against the hosts and Namibia.
Results: Wed, Aug 14 – PNG 229/8 (Tony Ura 54, Lega Siaka 41; Zeeshan Maqsood 3-35) Oman 234/6 (Sandeep Goud 67 not out; CJ Amini 2-49). Oman won by 4 wickets with 5 balls to spare; Sat, Aug 17 – PNG 205/9 (Tony Ura 46, Kipling Doriga 39 not out; Hamza Tahir 4-37) Scotland 207/7 (Kyle Coetzer 96; Nosiana Pokana 3-25, Assad Vala 3-31). Scotland won by 3 wickets 7 balls left; Tues, Aug 20 – Scotland 242/7 (Richie Berrington 81, Kyle Coetzer 62; Nosaina Pokana 2-40) PNG 204/9 (Assad Vala 48, Damien Ravu 38 not out; Mark Watt 2-43). Scotland won by 38 runs; Wed, Aug 21 – PNG 206/9 (Tony Ura 34, Hiri Hiri 31 not out; Jay Odedra 4-34) Oman 207/6 (Aqib ilyas 63; CJ Amini 3-39). Oman won by 4 wickets.