Oman with the help of tight bowling was able to restrict Papua New Guinea at 129/9 in 20 overs. For Oman, captain Zeeshan Maqsood picked up 4 wickets while Bilal Khan and Kaleemulah got 2 wickets each.

For PNG, captain Assad    Vala scored 56 runs off 43 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes, while Charles Amini scored 37 off 26 with 4 fours & 1 six. They both constructed a partnership of 81 runs in 60 balls after PNG was at 0/2 in the second over.

Earlier, Oman captain Zeeshan Maqsood won the toss and elected to bowl first against Papua New Guinea in the 1st match of the T20 World Cup 2021. This match is being played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat.

Brief Score:

PNG - 129/9 in 20 overs. (Vala - 56(43), Maqsood - 4/20)
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