ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A 2024 - Match 11 and Match 12 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: August 24

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A Match 11- Cook Islands vs Fiji and Match 12- Vanuatu vs Samoa, which will be played on the 24th of August at the Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa.

LIVE SCORES - Match 11 - Cook Islands vs Fiji (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)

Current Form Cook Islands:

Cook Islands have won 4 and lost 1 match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A. They are performing superbly in the competition.

The top run scorer for Cook Islands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Hayden Dickson with 198 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Cook Islands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Oscar Taylor with 16 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Samoa, Cook Islands bowled first and they conceded a total of 169 for 4 in 20 overs. Caleb Kiran Jasmat and Darren Ernest Roache started off very well and stitched a partnership of 91 runs for the first wicket. Darius Visser failed to contribute this time and got out after scoring 8 runs. Fereti Sululoto played a nice cameo of 35 runs in 27 balls in the lower order to help Cook Islands get to a competitive total of 169 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Hayden Dickson and Thomas Parima took the responsibility of taking Cook Islands over the line. Dickson made 38 off 32 balls while Parima smashed a match winning 102 off 52 balls. Thomas Parima hit 7 sixes during his knock. On the back of his batting brilliance, Cook Islands chased the total down comfortably in the 17th over with 8 wickets in hand.

Current Form Fiji:

Fiji have won two and lost 3 matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A.

The top run scorer for Fiji in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Apete Sokovagone with 169 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Fiji in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Joeli Qalo Ki Moala with 6 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Vanuatu, Fiji bowled first and they conceded a total of 168 for 6 in 20 overs. The top order of Vanuatu failed terribly and they were reduced to 34 for 4 at one point. This is when the lower order flexed their muscles and scored fluently. Joshua Rasu and Williamsing Nalisa played supremely well and scored 43 and 31 runs respectively. On the back of their efforts, Vanuatu were able to get to 168 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Fiji lost their opener Dawson Roko Tawake cheaply. After his dismissal, Peni Vuniwaqa played a good innings of 38 runs in 25 balls to bring things back on track. A real match-winning knock was played by Apete Sokovagone, who smashed 46 runs in 37 balls to take Fiji home in the Final over of the innings with 5 wickets in hand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

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

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Cook Islands

Who will win?- Cook Islands

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Peni Vuniwaqa (Fiji), Thomas Parima (Cook Islands)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Peni Dakainivanua (Fiji), Jared Tutty (Cook Islands)

Most Sixes – Peni Vuniwaqa (Fiji), Thomas Parima (Cook Islands)

Player of the Match- Thomas Parima (Cook Islands)

Team Scores Batting first – Cook Islands 170+, Fiji 155+

Match Handicap: Cook Islands

LIVE SCORES - Match 12 - Samoa vs Vanuatu (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)

Current Form Samoa:

Samoa have lost 2 and won 3 matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A.

The top run scorer for Samoa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Darius Visser with 263 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Samoa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Darius Visser with 10 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Vanuatu, Cook Islands bowled first and they conceded a total of 125 for 9 in 20 overs. Nalin Nipiko and Clement Tommy played really well at the top of the order and scored 38 and 27 runs respectively. After their dismissals, Vanuatu kept losing wickets in regular succession and could never stage a comeback into the match. They were eventually restricted to a low total of 125 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Cook Islands lost Hayden Dickson early on in the innings. After his dismissal, Maara Ave and Thomas Parima played really well and scored 44 and 35 runs respectively to almost seal the deal in favor of Cook Islands. On the back of their batting brilliance, Cook Islands were able to get to the target with 7 wickets to spare.

Current Form Vanuatu:

Vanuatu have lost 1 and won 4 matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A.

The top run scorer for Vanuatu in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Andrew Mansale with 191 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Vanuatu in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Williamsing Nalisa with 8 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Fiji, Samoa batted first and they posted a total of 183 for 5 in 20 overs. For Samoa, Darius Visser once again batted like a champion and he smashed 72 runs off just 39 balls. The other batters also made little contributions and Samoa were able to reach a tall total of 183 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Fiji openers got their team off to a stable but a very slow start. Once these two got out, the middle order simply collapsed like a pack of cards. Saumani Tai picked up 5 wickets for just 27 runs as Fiji were bowled out for a paltry 110, losing the match by 73 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads

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

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Vanuatu

Who will win?- Samoa

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Darius Visser (Samoa), Ronald Tari (Vanuatu)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Saumani Tiai (Samoa), Darren Wotu (Vanuatu)

Most Sixes – Darius Visser (Samoa), Ronald Tari (Vanuatu)

Player of the Match- Darius Visser (Samoa)

Team Scores Batting first – Vanuatu 155+, Samoa 170+

Match Handicap: Samoa

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