Hammers break Hearts in Monier final

 HEBOU Hammers broke the BSP’s Hearts last Saturday by 14 runs to win the Monier Shield men’s title. 

The game went down to the wire in the end when the Hearts fought their way back into the game after a slow but steady start. 

With one wicket in hand BSP needed 25 to win off 25 balls. 

The Hammers started their celebrations on the field with the Hearts total on 184 and 14 runs short of the Hammers’ 194.  

In the women’s 35-over grand final Dulux Magic beat the minor premiers Pacific MMI by 7 wickets. 

Cricket PNG chairman Mick Nades MBE commended all the players in the competition saying they had improved the level of of cricket in the country. 

“It’s an honour to be the best amongst your peers as part of a national championship. 

“To these winners you have indeed excelled at the top level of Cricket in PNG”.  

Nades thanked Monier Ltd for their continuing support of cricket in PNG.

“This event plays a major role in the development of cricket in PNG. 

“The Monier Shield allows players from around the country to compete at the highest level.” 

Player of the Monier shield tournament was awarded to PNG Barramundis and Hebou Hammers all-rounder Jason Kila.