ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A 2024- Match 1 and Match 2- Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 17

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A Match 1- Vanuatu vs Cook Islands and Match 2- Samoa vs Fiji, which will be played on the 17th of July at the Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa.

LIVE SCORES - Match 1 - Vanuatu vs Cook Islands (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)

Current Form Vanuatu:

Vanuatu are currently placed at the 46th position on ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings with a rating of 58.

Vanuatu aren't in the best of form currently in T20I cricket. They have lost 4 out of their last 5 completed fixtures.

Players to look out for:

1. Joshua Rasu - He is the best batter in Vanuatu national cricket team. He can play a responsible and long innings when needed.

2. Apolinaire Stephen- He is the strike bowler for Vanuatu, who can provide early in-roads for his team in the upcoming matches.

Current Form Cook Islands:

Cook Islands haven't yet earned a position on ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings.

Cook Islands are in a decent T20I form. They have won 3 out of the last 5 completed fixtures.

Players to look out for:

1. Maara Ave - He is a highly skilled opener for Cook Islands who can provide thrilling starts in the Powerplay overs.

2. Liam Denny- He is a talented bowler who doesn't leak runs and also provides breakthroughs when his team needs the most.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Cook Islands

Hayden Dickson, Thomas Parima, Aue Parima, Maara Ave, Pita Ravarua, Jared Tutty, Cory Dickson, Liam Denny, Milton Kavana, Tomakanute Ritawa, Teaomua Anker, Andrew Samuels, Oscar Taylor, Tiaki Wuatai

Vanuatu

Andrew Mansale, Junior Kaltapau, Ronald Tari, Wamjeo Wotu, Bettan Viraliliu, Clement Tommy, Joshua Rasu, Nalin Nipiko, Apolinaire Stephen, Darren Wotu, Kenny Tari, Simpson Obed, Tim Cutler, Williamsing Nalisa, Obed Yoseph

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Vanuatu

Who will win?- Cook Islands

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Maara Ave (Cook Islands), Joshua Rasu (Vanuatu)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Liam Denny (Cook Islands), Apolinaire Stephen (Vanuatu)

Most Sixes – Maara Ave (Cook Islands), Joshua Rasu (Vanuatu)

Player of the Match- Maara Ave (Cook Islands)

Team Scores Batting first – Cook Islands 145+, Vanuatu 135+

Match Handicap: Cook Islands

LIVE SCORES - Match 2 - Samoa vs Fiji (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)

Current Form Samoa:

Samoa are currently placed at the 87th position on ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings.

Samoa are in an ordinary form in T20I cricket. They have won only 2 out of their last 5 completed fixtures.

Players to look out for:

1. Darren Ernest Roache- He is an exceptional top order batter who can provide acceleration and also stability as per the team's needs. Roache is expected to be the best batter for Samoa in the upcoming matches.

2. Douglas Finau - He is a fine middle overs bowler who doesn't concede a lot of runs and also picks up wickets when his team is in trouble.

Current Form Fiji:

Fiji are currently placed at the 64th position on ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings with a rating of 30.

Fiji are in an ordinary form in T20I cricket. They have managed to win only 2 out of their last 5 completed fixtures.

Players to look out for:

1. Peni Vuniwaqa - He is a highly skilled middle order batter who can provide a lot of stability to the innings by not throwing his wicket away.

2. Peni Kotoisuva- He is the strike bowler for Fiji who has plenty of variations in his arsenal. Kotoisuva is expected to be Fiji's best bowler in the competition.

Let’s have a look at the squads

Samoa

Sean Cotter, Fereti Sululoto, Michael Talalelei, Noah Mead, Darius Visser, Solomon Nash, Caleb Kiran Jasmat, Darren Ernest Roache, Punapunavale Sua Sale, Saumani Tiai, Solofuti Falo, Daniel Burgess, Douglas Finau, Afapene Ilaoa, Tineimoli Ropati, Emmanuel Lemana, Mapuifagalele Sani

Fiji

Dawson Roko Tawake, Joeli Qalo ki Moala, Metuisela Beitaki, Josaia Cama, Qalo Kau, Anish Shah, Peni Vuniwaqa, Sunia Tuiwai Yalimaiwai, Apete Sokovagone, Peni Dakainivanua, Siteri Tabuisulu, Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga, James Junior, Peni Kotoisuva

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Samoa

Who will win?- Samoa

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Darren Ernest Roache (Samoa), Peni Vuniwaqa (Fiji)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Douglas Finau (Samoa), Peni Kotoisuva (Fiji)

Most Sixes – Darren Ernest Roache (Samoa), Peni Vuniwaqa (Fiji)

Player of the Match- Darren Ernest Roache (Samoa)

Team Scores Batting first – Samoa 135+, Fiji 130+

Match Handicap: Samoa

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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