Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: All You Need To Know

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Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu: The 2022–23 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier is a cricket tournament that forms part of the qualification process for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The tournament is being played in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 22 to 29 July 2023. Papua New Guinea is leading the table with 6 points from 3 wins whereas Vanuatu is at the bottom with 0 wins.

The T20 between Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu will take place on July 26th, 2023 at Amini Park, Papua New Guinea.

Match Details to Note

Match: Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu

Date: July 26, 2023 (Wednesday)

Time: 04:30 AM IST

Venue: Amini Park, Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea (Match Odds- 1.05)

Preview

Papua New Guinea is the strongest team in the ICC East Asia-Pacific region, winning most ICC regional tournaments and having a similar record in the cricket tournament at the Pacific Games. The team has also played in every edition of the World Cup Qualifier (previously the ICC Trophy). Papua New Guinea has played in the T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2014. Papua New Guinea is a cricket-mad country, and the team has a large and passionate following. The team’s major tournament is the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. They are leading the group.

Full Squad:

Assad Vala (c), Lega Siaka, Hiri Hiri, Sese Bau, Kiplin Doriga, Tony Ura, Simon Atai, Charles Amini, Gaudi Toka, Jason Kila, Norman Vanua, Nosaina Pokana, Damien Ravu, Kabua Vagi-Morea, Chad Soper, Jack Gardner

Players to watch out for:

Assad Vala

Vala made his ODI debut in 2014 and has since gone on to score over 2,000 runs in the format. He is the leading run-scorer for Papua New Guinea in ODIs, and his highest score is 129. Vala has also played 40 T20Is, scoring over 700 runs. He is the captain of Papua New Guinea in both ODIs and T20Is. He will be the player to watch out for.

Alei Nao

Alei Nao is a Papua New Guinean cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in 2016, and has since played in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He will be the player to watch out for.

Possible Playing XI:

Hiri Hiri, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau, Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Jack Gardner, Norman Vanua, John Kariko, Kabua Morea, Semo Kamea

Vanuatu (Match Odds- 1.05)

Preview

The team has participated in the ICC World Cricket League (WCL) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. Vanuatu has never qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup. The team’s home ground is the Vanuatu Cricket Ground in Port Vila. They are last in the group with no wins but will give their best to grab their first win of the tournament.

Full Squad:

Andrew Mansale, Trevor Langa, Simpson Hopeman Obed, Damian Smith, Lenica Natapei, Patrick, Matautaava, Kenny Tari, Jelany Chilia, Niko Georges Unavalu, Eddie Mansale, Jaxies Samuel, Nalin Nipiko, Johnniel Willy Ateou, Samson Kalworai, Shem SalaSteven, Mark Lynch, Ronald Tari, Joshua Rasu, McDonald Fred Obed

Players to watch out for:

Andrew Mansale

Andrew Mansale is a Vanuatuan cricketer who is the former captain of the national team. A right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler, he has played for the Vanuatu national cricket team since 2010. Mansale is a talented batsman who is known for his ability to score runs in all conditions. He is also a useful off spin bowler who can provide valuable overs in the middle of the innings. Mansale is a key member of the Vanuatu team and is one of the most important players in the country’s cricket history.

Joshua Rasu

Joshua Rasu is a Vanuatuan cricketer who is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler. He made his international debut for Vanuatu in 2018, and has since played in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

Possible Playing XI:

Andrew Mansale, Curran Tor William Kendrick, Junior Kaltapau, Wamejo Wotu, Joshua Rasu, Nalin Nipiko, Patrick Matautaava, Ronald Tari, Clement Tommy, Jamal Vira, Jarryd Allan

Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu Head to Head

PNG has won 7 of the 10 matches played between the two teams, while Vanuatu has won 2. There has been 1 draw.

Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu Toss Prediction

Given that the side batting first wins 67% of its games, this is the location where batting first should be chosen.

Papua New Guinea vs Vanuatu Pitch Report

The bowlers will receive assistance from the pitch at Amini Park in Port Moresby. In the last nine games played here, the first innings scoring has averaged 117 runs. Given that the side batting first wins 67% of its games, this is the location where batting first should be chosen.