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Cassowaries women open ISUZU women’s 50-Over campaign with hard-fought victory

Cassowaries women open ISUZU women’s 50-Over campaign with hard-fought victory

From Post-Courier · () English

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  • The Cassowaries Women secured a three-wicket victory over the Black Bass Women in their opening match of the 2026 Boroko Motors ISUZU Women's 50-Over Tournament.
  • Cassowaries captain Brenda Tau chose to bowl first, a decision that proved effective as they restricted Black Bass to 89 all out in 23.4 overs.
  • The match took place at Amini Park on Monday, July 27, 2026.

The Cassowaries Women began their 2026 Boroko Motors ISUZU Women's 50-Over Tournament campaign with a hard-fought three-wicket victory against the Black Bass Women. The match, held at the Home of Cricket PNG, Amini Park on Monday, July 27, 2026, saw the Cassowaries emerge victorious after a challenging contest.

Winning the toss, Cassowaries captain Brenda Tau elected to bowl first. This decision paid off handsomely as the Cassowaries' bowling attack managed to restrict the Black Bass Women to a mere 89 runs all out. The Black Bass team was dismissed in just 23.4 overs, highlighting the effectiveness of the Cassowaries' bowlers.

Despite the low target, the chase was not without its challenges for the Cassowaries. They ultimately reached the target for the loss of seven wickets, securing the win by three wickets. The details of the chase and the key performers were not fully elaborated in the provided text, but the victory marks a positive start to their tournament campaign.

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