PNG were the surprise winners of the EAP Qualifier in September 2006, the first time the country had played representative cricket as the women's game was only introduced there in 1991. Most of the current squad have only taken up the game in the last five years, except for captain Kune Amini and wicketkeeper Lucy Ovia. 18-year-old all-rounder Norma Ovasuru is also vital to the side's chances of qualification.