Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) will be hosting the Women’s National teams of Samoa, Vanuatu and the Indigenous team of Australia in the Pacific Invitational Tournament from June 15th – 21st, 2025 at Amini Park ground, as part of Papua New Guinea’s celebration of fifty (50) years of independence. The tournament was conceptualised during the PacificAus Sports partnership agreement extension to support cricket and players in the Pacific Region, in collaboration with Cricket Australia. This annual tournament will bring together Pacific teams and Australian First Nations sides, showcasing top-tier cricketing talent and reinforcing cultural connections.
Under the previous partnership, which ran from 2022 to 2024, Australia Indigenous teams toured Vanuatu as well in May 2023, along with player placements to grade-level clubs based in Australia.
Pacific Invitational Tournament Schedule (Group Stage)
Papua New Guinea: Brenda Tau (Captain), Naoani Vare, Miria Raio, Erani Pokana, Pauke Siaka, Henao Thomas, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Hollan Doriga, Hane Lohia, Dika Lohia, Isabel Toua, Geua Tom, Buruka Vicky, Mairi Tom, Konio Oala and Melanie Ani
Vanuatu: Rachel Andrew (Captain), Alvina Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Melissa Velvel Faré, Anna Griffin, Natalia Kakor, Valenta Langiatu, Vicky Mansale, Nasimana Navaika, Rayline Ova, Naitha Simelum, Susan Stephen, Mahina Tarimiala and Vanessa Vira
15th June 2025: Samoa vs Vanuatu (Scorecard) ; PNG vs Australia Indigenous (Scorecard)
16th June 2025: Australia Indigenous vs Samoa (Scorecard) ; PNG vs Vanuatu (Scorecard)
17th June 2025: Australia Indigenous vs Vanuatu (Scorecard) ; Samoa vs PNG (Scorecard)
19th June 2025: Samoa vs Vanuatu (Scorecard) ; PNG vs Australia Indigenous (Scorecard)
20th June 2025: Australia Indigenous vs Samoa (Scorecard) ; PNG vs Vanuatu (Scorecard)
21st June 2025: Australia Indigenous vs Vanuatu (Scorecard) ; Samoa vs PNG (Scorecard)
