- Full name
- Brenda Tau
- Born
- 17 Jun 1998
- Age
- 28 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper
- Batting
- Left-handed
Brenda Tau (born 17 June 1998) is a Papua New Guinean cricketer. She played for the Papua New Guinea women's national cricket team in the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in February 2017. In the tournament, she was the highest run-scorer for Papua New Guinea, with 85 runs.
In June 2018, she was named in Papua New Guinea's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament. She made her Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) against Bangladesh in the World Twenty20 Qualifier on 7 July 2018. She was the leading run-scorer for Papua New Guinea in the tournament, with 82 runs in five matches.
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Brenda Tau: career summary
Brenda Tau is a wicket-keeper, born on 17 Jun 1998. Brenda Tau has played 79 matches on CricInto's records, from 3 Dec 2015 to 17 Aug 2026, for Papua New Guinea.
In T20Is (54 matches, 2018–2026): 942 runs in 51 innings at an average of 24.79 and a strike rate of 89.29, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 53).
In ODIs (15 matches, 2024–2026): 180 runs in 14 innings at an average of 12.86 and a strike rate of 46.27 (highest score 38).
In the IT20 (6 matches, 2015–2017): 30 runs in 3 innings at an average of 30.00 and a strike rate of 61.22 (highest score 20*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 15 | 14 | 0 | 180 | 38 | 12.86 | 389 | 46.27 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 54 | 51 | 13 | 942 | 53 | 24.79 | 1055 | 89.29 | 0 | 3 | 114 | 1 | 1 |
| IT20 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 20* | 30.00 | 49 | 61.22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 4 | 4 | 0 | 85 | 46 | 21.25 | 225 | 37.78 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| IT20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0/3 | - | 3.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | PNG vs THA ODI | 9 (31) | - |
| 15 Aug 2026 | PNG vs THA ODI | 6 (8) | - |
| 13 Aug 2026 | PNG vs THA ODI | 6 (16) | - |
| 11 Aug 2026 | PNG vs THA T20I | 0 (2) | - |
| 10 Aug 2026 | PNG vs THA T20I | 17 (31) | - |
| 26 Jan 2026 | PNG vs USA T20I | 2 (9) | - |
| 24 Jan 2026 | PNG vs NAM T20I | 6 (15) | - |
| 20 Jan 2026 | PNG vs BAN T20I | 35 (32) | - |
| 18 Jan 2026 | PNG vs IRE T20I | 13 (17) | - |
| 30 Nov 2025 | PNG vs TAN T20I | 5 (13) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Brenda Tau scored in T20Is?
Brenda Tau has scored 942 runs in T20Is, at an average of 24.79.
How many runs has Brenda Tau scored in ODIs?
Brenda Tau has scored 180 runs in ODIs, at an average of 12.86.
How many runs has Brenda Tau scored in the IT20?
Brenda Tau has scored 30 runs in the IT20, at an average of 30.00.
What is Brenda Tau's highest score?
Brenda Tau's highest score is 53, in T20Is.
How old is Brenda Tau?
Brenda Tau was born on 17 Jun 1998, and is 28 years old.
Which teams has Brenda Tau played for?
Papua New Guinea (2015–2026).