Papua New Guinea, led by captain Assad Vala, won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite losing two early wickets, they managed to post a respectable total of 136 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. The recovery was largely thanks to Sese Bau, who scored a valiant 50 off 43 balls, including six fours and a six. West Indies' bowling attack, led by Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph, both taking two wickets each, managed to restrict Papua New Guinea's scoring rate.
In response, the West Indies began their chase with a shaky start, losing Johnson Charles early to a duck. However, Brandon King (34) and Roston Chase (42*) steadied the ship, forming a crucial partnership that guided the team towards victory. Chase, in particular, played a composed knock, guiding the West Indies to a win with an unbeaten 42 off 36 balls, including six fours. Andre Russell (15) also played a vital role in the latter part of the innings, hitting a six in the final over to seal the win.
The match saw both teams fighting hard, with Papua New Guinea putting up a strong fight against the co-hosts. However, the West Indies' experience and depth in batting proved too much for Papua New Guinea to handle. The victory marked a successful start to the West Indies' T20 World Cup campaign, as they look to make a strong impact in the tournament.
The match was watched by a passionate crowd at the Guyana National Stadium, who were treated to a thrilling display of cricket. The West Indies' next match is against Uganda on 9 June, while Papua New Guinea will face off against the same opponents on 13 June.
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