Ireland chase fourth straight win over Papua New Guinea
Ireland meet Papua New Guinea at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, Monday 8:15pm (ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, 15th Match, Group A). Ireland have won 3 of the 3 meetings with Papua New Guinea since 2018.
Form
Ireland have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to England.
Papua New Guinea have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Thailand.
Ireland have lost their last six.
Papua New Guinea have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 3 times on our records since 2018: Ireland 3, Papua New Guinea 0.
Last time out (2025, Match 4), Ireland won 146–105 at Mulpani Cricket Ground.
Ireland have won the last three against Papua New Guinea.
Players to watch
For Ireland, watch Orla Prendergast (38.8 runs a game, 9 wickets in 2026) and Amy Hunter (20.3 runs a game in 2026).
For Papua New Guinea, watch Tanya Ruma (23.5 runs a game in 2026) and K Oala (14.5 runs a game in 2026).
Milestone watch
Orla Prendergast is 1 wickets short of 100 for their career.
What the numbers say
On form and history, Ireland have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
