Report: Zimbabwe beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets (#U19CWC)

Zimbabwe beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in a Group B match that was reduced to 20 overs a side at Lincoln No 3, Christchurch (20 overs per side) on Saturday. 

They restricted Papua New Guinea to 95 in the opening Group B match and then got to the target with six overs to spare. Wesseley Madevere grabbed three for 19 with his off-spin bowling and then made a brisk 53 not out to be named player of the match. His opening partner Gregory Dollar remained not out on 48.

Brief Scores

Papua New Guinea 95 all out, 20 Overs (Igo Mahuru 26, Wesseley Madevere 3-19, Milton Shumba 2-19)

Zimbabwe 98 for no loss (Wesseley Madevere 53 not out, Gregory Dollar 48 not out)

Player of the match: Wesseley Madevere

ICC Media Release