ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A 2024- Match 3 and Match 4- Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: August 18

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A Match 3- Samoa vs Cook Islands and Match 4- Vanuatu vs Fiji, which will be played on the 18th of August, at the Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa.

Match 3- Samoa vs Cook Islands (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)


Current Form Samoa:

Samoa have won their first game of 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 30 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 4 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match, Samoa bowled first and they conceded only 62 runs against Fiji before wrapping their innings up. Solomon Nash picked up 3 wickets and jolted the top order of Fiji. Darius Visser then removed majority of the players in the lower order by picking up 4 wickets. Fiji were eventually bowled out for a paltry 62 on board.

During the chase, Samoa lost Solomon Nash early on. After his dismissal, Darius Visser and Sean Cotter took the responsibility of taking Samoa over the line. They smashed 30 and 24 runs respectively to win the match for Samoa with 9 wickets in hand.


Current Form Cook Islands:

Cook Islands have won their first game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A.

The top run scorer for Cook Islands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Hayden Dickson with 112 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Cook Islands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Milton Kavana with 2 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match, Cook Islands bowled first and they conceded 180 for 5 in 20 overs against Vanuatu. For Vanuatu, Andrew Mansale smashed 64 runs off just 40 balls. The middle order batters played a little slow but towards the back end of the innings, Tim Cutler and Ronald Tari played important knocks of 34 and 21 runs respectively to take Vanuatu to a strong total of 180 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Thomas Parima and Hayden Dickson played superbly and gave their team a thundrous start. Hayden Dickson in particular was brilliant with the bat. He scored 112 runs off 57 balls. Along with Maara Ave, he safely cruised his team home in the 19th over with 9 wickets in hand.


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

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? – Cook Islands 

Who will win?-  Cook Islands

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Hayden Dickson (Cook Islands), Darius Visser (Samoa)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Liam Denny (Cook Islands), Solomon Nash (Samoa)

Most Sixes – Hayden Dickson (Cook Islands), Darius Visser (Samoa)

Player of the Match- Hayden Dickson (Cook Islands)

Team Scores Batting first – Cook Islands 175+, Samoa 170+

Match Handicap: Cook Islands

Match 4- Vanuatu vs Fiji (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)


Current Form Vanuatu:

Vanuatu have lost their first game of 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 64 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Vanuatu in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Joshua Rasu with 1 scalp under his belt.

In their previous match against Cook Islands, Vanuatu batted first and they scored 180 runs in 20 overs.

For Vanuatu, Andrew Mansale smashed 64 runs off just 40 balls. The middle order batters played a little slow but towards the back end of the innings, Tim Cutler and Ronald Tari played important knocks of 34 and 21 runs respectively to take Vanuatu to a strong total of 180 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Thomas Parima and Hayden Dickson played superbly and gave their team a thundrous start. Hayden Dickson in particular was brilliant with the bat. He scored 112 runs off 57 balls. Along with Maara Ave, he safely cruised his team home in the 19th over with 9 wickets in hand.

Current Form Fiji:

Fiji have won their first game of 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 19 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Fiji in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Anish Shah with 1 scalp under his belt.

In their previous match against Samoa, Fiji batted first and they were bowled out for a small total of 62. Solomon Nash picked up 3 wickets and jolted the top order of Fiji. Darius Visser then removed majority of the players in the lower order by picking up 4 wickets. Fiji were eventually bowled out for a paltry 62 on board.

During the chase, Samoa lost Solomon Nash early on. After his dismissal, Darius Visser and Sean Cotter took the responsibility of taking Samoa over the line. They smashed 30 and 24 runs respectively to win the match for Samoa with 9 wickets in hand.


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

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? – Fiji

Who will win?-  Vanuatu

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Josaia Cama (Fiji), Nalin Nipiko (Vanuatu)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Siteri Tabuisulu (Fiji), Tim Cutler (Vanuatu)

Most Sixes – Josaia Cama (Fiji), Nalin Nipiko (Vanuatu)

Player of the Match- Nalin Nipiko (Vanuatu)

Team Scores Batting first – Vanuatu 140+, Fiji 100+

Match Handicap: Vanuatu


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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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