Match Details:
The 2nd match of Betbarter Vanuatu Blast T10 League 2020 will be played between Ifira Sharks and Mighty Efate Panthers at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground – Hybrid Oval.
The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (9:30 AM IST) (4:00 AM GMT).
This game can be streamed live on CricTracker’s Youtube channel.
Preview:
Vanuatu has put steps in the right direction to resume cricket at domestic level as they successfully completed Women’s Super League. Now they are set to host the Vanuatu Blast T10 League starting this Thursday. The tournament will be spread across four weeks where a total of ten matches will be played including the final. Ifira Sharks, MT Bulls and Mighty Efate Panthers are the three teams taking part of this game. The 2nd game of this tournament will be played between Ifira Sharks and Mighty Efate Panthers after the Panthers play against Bulls.
Weather Condition/Report:
Cloudy weather and showers are predicted at the venue from 4 PM local time.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Hybrid Oval of the Vanuatu Cricket Ground hosted an exhibition T10 game last month involving top players of Vanuatu. The Vanuatu High-Performance Green team posted 123/5 in the 10 overs while the opponent Vanuatu High-Performance Black team did reasonably well in the chase scoring 105/4. The domestic T10 competition held last year did witness totals around 80 regularly which suggests a possibility of high-scoring matches.
Average first innings score: 123 (T10 Exhibition match)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Ifira Sharks:
Apolinaire Stephen, Nalin Nipiko (C), Jamal Vira, Wolford Kalworai, Obed Yoseph, Stephane Sandy, Vince Vira, William Yamak, Niko Unavalu, Harry Pakoa, Alex Stephen.
Bench – Michael Avock, Gilmour Kaltongga, Fernando Laumae, Bethan Moli, Ambong Rakau, Brenan Meyer.
Mighty Efate Panthers:
Wesley Vira, Joshua Rasu (C), Kendy Kenneth, Simpson Obed, Kenny Tari, Lazaro Carlot, Brian Tari, Edwell Kalfau, Manu Kenni, William Laumae, Shem Sala/Lenika Natapei, Lency Shem.
Bench – Richard Barnes, Tony Tamata, Selwyn Garae, McMillan Markia, Shem Sala/Lenika Natapei, Jarryd Allan, Junior Alfred Carlot.
Top Picks:
The Ifira Sharks captain Nalin Nipiko represented Vanuatu in 14 T20 games where he scored 312 runs with help of two fifties and also claimed 24 wickets with help of three hauls of 4 or more wickets. The only player who scored more T20 runs for Vanuatu than Nipiko is Joshua Rasu who will lead the Panthers. Rasu scored 374 runs across 13 innings with help of two fifties. He also claimed a 5-wicket haul in the two games he bowled. Both are expected to continue their exploits in the T10 format.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Joshua Rasu, Nalin Nipiko, Apolinaire Stephen
Vice-Captain options – Lazaro Carlot, William Yamak, Wesley Vira
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Jamal Vira
Batsmen – Joshua Rasu (C), Lazaro Carlot, William Yamak
All-Rounders – Brian Tari, Nalin Nipiko (VC), Stephane Sandy, Vince Vira
Bowlers – Apolinaire Stephen, Lency Shem, Edwell Kalfau
Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Jamal Vira
Batsmen – Joshua Rasu, Lazaro Carlot (VC), William Yamak
All-Rounders – Brian Tari, Nalin Nipiko (C), Stephane Sandy, Kendy Kenneth
Bowlers – Apolinaire Stephen, Wesley Vira, Edwell Kalfau
Expert Advice:
Mighty Efate Panthers will be playing twice on the first day of the tournament. Before playing the Sharks, they will be up against MT Bulls. Hence, selecting the players from the squad of Panthers will be easy for this game after following the first match.
Probable Winners:
Ifira Sharks could be seen winning the game due to their balanced line-up.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision
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