In their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, West Indies' bowlers showcased their prowess, restricting Papua New Guinea (PNG) to a modest 136 for eight. This performance highlighted the significant gap between the two-time former champions and the relatively inexperienced PNG team.

PNG's innings saw a notable contribution from Sese Bau, who scored a spirited 50 off 43 balls, including six fours and a six. However, he found little support from his teammates. Wicketkeeper Kiplin Doriga managed an unbeaten 27, and captain Assad Vala chipped in with 21, but these efforts were not enough to build a substantial total.

West Indies' bowling attack was led by the fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Andre Russell, who each claimed two wickets. Their disciplined approach was complemented by captain Rovman Powell's strategic use of a spin-pace combination throughout the innings. The spin trio of Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Roston Chase not only took wickets but also maintained a tight economy, stifling the PNG batting lineup.

West Indies, aiming to rebound from disappointing performances in the last two T20 World Cups, are looking to secure early points against teams like PNG and Uganda before facing tougher opponents such as New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group C. Their only previous official international match against PNG was during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe, where Jason Holder's unbeaten 99 led them to a six-wicket victory in Harare.

This dominant display against PNG underscores West Indies' intent to reassert their dominance in T20 cricket and progress confidently through the tournament stages.