PNG Lewa have kicked off their much-anticipated Brisbane tour with a combination of training sessions, trial matches, and team-building activities that have highlighted both their skill and strong team spirit. The tour began with the team’s arrival in Brisbane, where the Lewas quickly settled in and prepared for an intensive training and match schedule. Their second day was devoted to refining technical skills, with a net session and dedicated fielding drills that showcased the players’ commitment and energy. Day three saw the Lewas take to the field for their first trial matches against Queensland Premier Select at Sangate Cricket Club. In the T20 format, the Lewas impressed by posting 5/175 in their 20 overs while restricting their opponents to 2/100, claiming a convincing victory. Captain Brenda Tau led from the front with a stunning century, scoring 104 runs. Later that day, in a T10 trial match against the same opposition, the Lewas again dominated, chasing down the target with ease at 2/114 against Queensland’s 5/60. Top scorers included Konio Oala with 34 runs, Naoani Vare with 31, and Holland Doriga with 29, while Isabel Toua delivered a bowling masterclass with a hat-trick. On day four, the team took a break from competition for a refreshing ferry ride along the Brisbane River to South Bank, followed by a psychology session led by Maverick from QC, designed to strengthen the players’ mental approach to competition and teamwork. The action continued on day five with another T20 trial match against Queensland Premier Select at Albany Cricket Club, allowing the Lewas to fine-tune their strategy and cohesion ahead of the upcoming qualifiers. The Brisbane leg of the tour wraps up on 7 September, when the Lewas will travel to Fiji to compete in the Women’s EAP World Cup Qualifiers.