- Full name
- Kaia Arua
- Born
- 27 Oct 1990
- Age
- 36 years
- Role
- Bowling allrounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Slow left-arm wrist-spin
Kaia Arua (27 October 1990 – 4 April 2024) was a Papua New Guinean cricketer. A left-arm wrist-spinner, 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 June 2018, she was named in Papua New Guinea's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament. She made her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Bangladesh in the World Twenty20 Qualifier on 7 July 2018. She captained the side for the match against Ireland on 12 July 2018.
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Kaia Arua: career summary
Kaia Arua is a bowling allrounder, born on 27 Oct 1990. Kaia Arua has played 40 matches on CricInto's records, from 29 Nov 2015 to 8 Sept 2023, for Papua New Guinea and Falcons.
In T20Is (23 matches, 2018–2023): 223 runs in 17 innings at an average of 22.30 and a strike rate of 75.08 (highest score 43*); 28 wickets at an average of 12.07 and an economy rate of 4.65 (best 5/7).
In the IT20 (8 matches, 2015–2017): 11 runs in 3 innings at an average of 5.50 and a strike rate of 68.75 (highest score 8); 8 wickets at an average of 12.88 and an economy rate of 3.43 (best 2/11).
In the FairBreak Invitational Tournament (5 matches, 2022–2023): 9 runs in 2 innings at an average of 9.00 and a strike rate of 75.00 (highest score 7); 4 wickets at an average of 23.50 and an economy rate of 8.55 (best 2/10).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 23 | 17 | 7 | 223 | 43* | 22.30 | 297 | 75.08 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| IT20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 5.50 | 16 | 68.75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FairBreak Invitational Tournament | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9.00 | 12 | 75.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2.00 | 28 | 21.43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 23 | 21 | 72.4 | 338 | 28 | 5/7 | 12.07 | 4.65 | 15.57 | 1 | 1 |
| IT20 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 103 | 8 | 2/11 | 12.88 | 3.43 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 |
| FairBreak Invitational Tournament | 5 | 5 | 11 | 94 | 4 | 2/10 | 23.50 | 8.55 | 16.50 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 4 | 3 | 17 | 98 | 1 | 1/27 | 98.00 | 5.76 | 102.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sept 2023 | PNG vs IND T20I | 28* (15) | 1/15 (3) |
| 7 Sept 2023 | PNG vs FIJ T20I | DNB | 4/7 (3) |
| 4 Sept 2023 | PNG vs SAM T20I | DNB | 1/18 (3) |
| 2 Sept 2023 | PNG vs CI T20I | 43* (32) | 3/13 (4) |
| 1 Sept 2023 | PNG vs VAN T20I | 1 (5) | 0/14 (3) |
| 7 Apr 2023 | FAL vs WAR FairBreak Invitational Tournament | 2* (4) | 1/15 (1) |
| 3 Apr 2023 | FAL vs TOR FairBreak Invitational Tournament | DNB | 2/10 (3) |
| 25 Sept 2022 | PNG vs SCO T20I | DNB | 1/30 (4) |
| 23 Sept 2022 | PNG vs USA T20I | 4* (1) | 0/12 (3) |
| 19 Sept 2022 | PNG vs UAE T20I | 6* (8) | 1/27 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Kaia Arua scored in T20Is?
Kaia Arua has scored 223 runs in T20Is, at an average of 22.30.
How many wickets has Kaia Arua taken in T20Is?
Kaia Arua has taken 28 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 5/7.
How many runs has Kaia Arua scored in the IT20?
Kaia Arua has scored 11 runs in the IT20, at an average of 5.50.
How many wickets has Kaia Arua taken in the IT20?
Kaia Arua has taken 8 wickets in the IT20, with best figures of 2/11.
How many runs has Kaia Arua scored in the FairBreak Invitational Tournament?
Kaia Arua has scored 9 runs in the FairBreak Invitational Tournament, at an average of 9.00.
What is Kaia Arua's highest score?
Kaia Arua's highest score is 43*, in T20Is (not out).
How old is Kaia Arua?
Kaia Arua was born on 27 Oct 1990, and is 36 years old.
Which teams has Kaia Arua played for?
Papua New Guinea (2015–2023) and Falcons (2022–2023).