The Papua New Guinea national cricket team, popularly known as the Barramundis, is a leading Associate nation in the ICC structure. Governed by Cricket PNG, the team has consistently qualified for ICC T20 World Cup tournaments.
Under the leadership of Assad Vala, PNG has developed a strong core of experienced players such as Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, and Charles Amini. The team’s strength lies in its all-rounders, who provide balance in both batting and bowling.
PNG’s pace attack, led by Norman Vanua and Chad Soper, combined with effective spin options like Jason Kila and Charles Amini, makes them a competitive side in limited-overs cricket. Papua New Guinea continues to grow as a strong force in global associate cricket.
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea National Cricket Team – Full Squad List
✅ A) Short Individual Player Descriptions
Batsmen
Assad Vala (Captain) – Technically solid top-order batter and long-serving team leader.
Tony Ura – Aggressive opener known for fast starts in T20 cricket.
Lega Siaka – Left-handed batter with experience in pressure situations.
Hiri Hiri – Middle-order batter adding stability.
Sese Bau – Young batter with growing international exposure.
Wicketkeepers
Kiplin Doriga – First-choice wicketkeeper-batter with strong white-ball skills.
Alei Nao – Backup wicketkeeper and lower-order batter.
All-Rounders
Charles Amini – Key all-rounder contributing with bat and off-spin.
Assad Vala – Batting all-rounder with left-arm spin.
Jason Kila – Spin-bowling all-rounder effective in T20s.
Fast Bowlers
Norman Vanua – Right-arm fast bowler known for pace and late-order hitting.
Kabua Morea – Swing bowler effective in limited overs.
Chad Soper – Consistent seamer and handy lower-order batter.
Spin Bowlers
Charles Amini – Off-spinner controlling the middle overs.
Jason Kila – Left-arm spinner offering variation.
✅ B) Papua New Guinea Cricket Team – Full Squad Table
| No. | Player Name | Role | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assad Vala | All-rounder | Captain, Bat & Spin |
| 2 | Tony Ura | Batsman | Opener |
| 3 | Lega Siaka | Batsman | Top Order |
| 4 | Hiri Hiri | Batsman | Middle Order |
| 5 | Sese Bau | Batsman | Young Prospect |
| 6 | Kiplin Doriga | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 7 | Alei Nao | WK-Batter | Backup Keeper |
| 8 | Charles Amini | All-rounder | Bat & Off-spin |
| 9 | Jason Kila | All-rounder | Left-arm Spin |
| 10 | Norman Vanua | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Chad Soper | Bowler | Medium-fast |
| 12 | Kabua Morea | Bowler | Swing Bowler |