ICC T20 WCQ 2019: International cricket fraternity congratulates PNG for first-ever T20 World Cup qualification

Papua New Guinea won 5 of their 6 group games and automatically qualified for the T20 World Cup 2020.

By Salman Anjum - 28 Oct, 2019

Papua New Guinea on Sunday (October 27) created history by securing their maiden appearance at the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

PNG were 19/6 against Kenya after an early collapse in a Group A encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 in Dubai, but ended up winning the contest by 45 runs.

At one point today PNG were 19/6 against Kenya, with their hopes of qualifying automatically for the #T20WorldCup rapidly fading before their eyes.

An inspired comeback and a nervous wait later and they're going to Australia.

Welcome to 'The Big Dance', @Cricket_PNG. pic.twitter.com/AuIhfli6rg
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 27, 2019

Despite their 5th victory in 6 matches, PNG had to wait for the result of the Netherlands' game against Scotland before it could celebrate its automatic qualification for the T20 World Cup 2020.

The Dutch beat Scotland by four wickets but failed to overhaul the 131-run target in 12.3 overs, which meant that PNG topped the group with a higher net run rate.

The moment PNG qualified for the #T20WorldCup!

Look how much it means to them! pic.twitter.com/F2PM64vAcn
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 27, 2019

After this historic outcome, international cricket fraternity took to Twitter and congratulated the Papua New Guinea team.

Check out the reactions:

It’s not news that may be resonating with as many fans around the world as it should But the fact that Papua New Guinea have qualified for their first Men’s T20 World Cup in 2020 is one of modern crickets amazing feel good stories.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) October 27, 2019

So PNG qualifies for the T 20 World Cup!! It’s amazing to see the game expanding globally and will surely bring more young ones to play the great game. #PNG #thegameisricher
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 27, 2019

Special sporting moment. So deserving, well played @Cricket_PNG ???????? https://t.co/TVmZjaOrHD
— Preston Mommsen (@PrestonMommsen) October 27, 2019

The beautiful game of cricket celebrates as @Cricket_PNG qualify for the @T20WorldCup amazing to see our game growing on the global stage. Congrats to all involved. pic.twitter.com/hxCQSFMQO4
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) October 27, 2019

Awesome work @Cricket_PNG https://t.co/j8uLTyWyMx
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) October 27, 2019

Well done to @Cricket_PNG for qualifying for Australia, well deserved!!Good win also today from the boys in orange against a strong @CricketScotland team!!! Looking forward to the playoffs. @KNCBcricket #WeGoAgain ????????
— Roelof van der Merwe (@Roela52) October 27, 2019

Congratulations to @Cricket_PNG for topping Group A and qualifying for the @T20WorldCup in Australia! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/Jc1mK6xjSK
— Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) October 27, 2019

By Salman Anjum - 28 Oct, 2019

ICC T20 WCQ 2019: International cricket fraternity congratulates PNG for first-ever T20 World Cup qualification

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