Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu Result – Match 2

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Match 2 • ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier

PNG

75/1 (6.3)

VAN

71/8 (20)

Papua New Guinea won by 9 wickets

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6.3

4

Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, Four

6.2

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Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, no run

6.1

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Patrick Matautaava to Kiplin Doriga, 1 run

End of over 6 (16 runs)

Assad Vala 30 (15)

Kiplin Doriga 31 (17)

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Obed Yoseph 2-0-20-0

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

5.3

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

5.2

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

5.1

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

End of over 5 (14 runs)

Kiplin Doriga 31 (17)

Assad Vala 14 (9)

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Nalin Nipiko 1-0-14-0

4.6

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Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, 2 runs

4.5

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Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, no run

4.4

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Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, Six

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Nalin Nipiko to Assad Vala, 1 run

4.2

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Nalin Nipiko to Assad Vala, Four

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Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, 1 run

End of over 4 (4 runs)

Kiplin Doriga 22 (13)

Assad Vala 9 (7)

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Obed Yoseph 1-0-4-0

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Obed Yoseph to Kiplin Doriga, 1 run

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Obed Yoseph to Kiplin Doriga, no run

3.4

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, 1 run

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, 2 runs

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

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Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

End of over 3 (13 runs)

Kiplin Doriga 21 (11)

Assad Vala 6 (3)

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Apolinaire Stephen 1-0-13-0

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Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, no run

2.5

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Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, Four

2.5

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Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, 1 wide

Match Summary

Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu met in Match 2 of ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 6.3: Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, Four | 5.6: Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four | 5.5: Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Papua New Guinea won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

6.3: Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, Four
5.6: Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four
5.5: Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four
5.2: Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four
5.1: Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four
4.4: Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, Six
4.2: Nalin Nipiko to Assad Vala, Four
2.5: Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Papua New Guinea won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 6.3: Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

6.3 4 Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, Four

6.2 0 Patrick Matautaava to Assad Vala, no run

6.1 1 Patrick Matautaava to Kiplin Doriga, 1 run

End of over 6 (16 runs)

Assad Vala 30 (15)

Kiplin Doriga 31 (17)

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Obed Yoseph 2-0-20-0

5.6 4 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

5.5 4 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

5.4 0 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

5.3 0 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

5.2 4 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

5.1 4 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, Four

End of over 5 (14 runs)

Kiplin Doriga 31 (17)

Assad Vala 14 (9)

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Nalin Nipiko 1-0-14-0

4.6 2 Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, 2 runs

4.5 0 Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, no run

4.4 6 Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, Six

4.3 1 Nalin Nipiko to Assad Vala, 1 run

4.2 4 Nalin Nipiko to Assad Vala, Four

4.1 1 Nalin Nipiko to Kiplin Doriga, 1 run

End of over 4 (4 runs)

Kiplin Doriga 22 (13)

Assad Vala 9 (7)

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Obed Yoseph 1-0-4-0

3.6 1 Obed Yoseph to Kiplin Doriga, 1 run

3.5 0 Obed Yoseph to Kiplin Doriga, no run

3.4 1 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, 1 run

3.3 2 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, 2 runs

3.2 0 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

3.1 0 Obed Yoseph to Assad Vala, no run

End of over 3 (13 runs)

Kiplin Doriga 21 (11)

Assad Vala 6 (3)

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Apolinaire Stephen 1-0-13-0

2.6 0 Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, no run

2.5 4 Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, Four

2.5 Wd Apolinaire Stephen to Kiplin Doriga, 1 wide

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu Match 2 match?
Papua New Guinea won by 9 wickets.

What is the Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu Match 2?
Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu is the Match 2 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier