ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A 2024 - Match 7 and Match 8 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: August 21

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A Match 7- Samoa vs Fiji and Match 8- Cook Islands vs Vanuatu, which will be played on the 20th of August at the Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa.

LIVE SCORES - Match 7 - Samoa vs Fiji (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)

Current Form Samoa:

Samoa have won two and lost 1 match 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 183 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 6 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Vanuatu, Samoa batted first and they posted a huge total of 174 before being bowled out. The start was terrible as they lost 4 wickets for just 18 runs. Post that phase, Darius Visser simply thrashed the Vanuatu bowlers. He was the lone warrior as wickets kept falling at the other end. He scored 132 off just 62 balls, hitting 5 fours and 14 huge sixes. He also made a world record of most runs in an over in T20I cricket. On the back of his batting brilliance, Samoa got to a tall total of 174 in their innings.

During the chase, Vanuatu lost Junior Kaltapau early on in the innings. After his dismissal, Andrew Mansale and Nalin Nipiko tried to stabilize the innings with their stand of 51 runs for the 2nd wicket. Mansale got out after scoring 22, while Nipiko made 73 off 52 balls. Nipiko barely found any support from the middle order batters as Vanuatu eventually fell short by 10 runs.

Current Form Fiji:

Fiji have won one and lost 2 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 100 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Fiji in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is Peni Dakainivanua with 4 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Cook Islands, Fiji batted first and they posted a total of 173 for 7 in 20 overs. They got off to a decent start as the openers stitched a partnership of 42 runs for the first wicket. The middle order batters simply dominated the Cook Islands bowlers. Peni Vuniwaqa scored 30 runs off 15 balls while Apete Sokovagone smashed 62 off just 37 balls as Fiji cruised to a competitive total of 173 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Cook Islands lost their way right from the word go. They lost 6 wickets for just 36 runs and looked completely down and out. Peni Dakainivanua picked up 3 wickets for 11 runs as he dismantled the middle order of Cook Islands. Cook Islands were eventually restricted to 69 for 9 in 20, losing the match by a huge margin of 104 runs.

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

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? – Fiji

Who will win?- Samoa

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Peni Vuniwaqa (Fiji), Darius Visser (Samoa)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Joeli Qalo Ki Moala (Fiji), Douglas Finau (Samoa)

Most Sixes – Peni Vuniwaqa (Fiji), Darius Visser (Samoa)

Player of the Match- Darius Visser (Samoa)

Team Scores Batting first – Samoa 180+, Fiji 150+

Match Handicap: Samoa

LIVE SCORES - Match 8 - Cook Islands vs Vanuatu (Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa)

Current Form Vanuatu:

Vanuatu have lost two matches and won 1 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 168 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 6 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Samoa, Vanuatu bowled first and they conceded a total of 174. The start was terrible as they lost 4 wickets for just 18 runs. Post that phase, Darius Visser simply thrashed the Vanuatu bowlers. He was the lone warrior as wickets kept falling at the other end. He scored 132 off just 62 balls, hitting 5 fours and 14 huge sixes. He also made a world record of most runs in an over in T20I cricket. On the back of his batting brilliance, Samoa got to a tall total of 174 in their innings.

During the chase, Vanuatu lost Junior Kaltapau early on in the innings. After his dismissal, Andrew Mansale and Nalin Nipiko tried to stabilize the innings with their stand of 51 runs for the 2nd wicket. Mansale got out after scoring 22, while Nipiko made 73 off 52 balls. Nipiko barely found any support from the middle order batters as Vanuatu eventually fell short by 10 runs.

Current Form Cook Islands:

Cook Islands have won two matches and lost 1 in 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 144 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 8 scalps under his belt.

In their previous match against Fiji, Cook Islands bowled first and they conceded a total of 173 for 7 in 20 overs. Fiji got off to a decent start as the openers stitched a partnership of 42 runs for the first wicket. The middle order batters simply dominated the Cook Islands bowlers. Peni Vuniwaqa scored 30 runs off 15 balls while Apete Sokovagone smashed 62 off just 37 balls as Fiji cruised to a competitive total of 173 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Cook Islands lost their way right from the word go. They lost 6 wickets for just 36 runs and looked completely down and out. Peni Dakainivanua picked up 3 wickets for 11 runs as he dismantled the middle order of Cook Islands. Cook Islands were eventually restricted to 69 for 9 in 20, losing the match by a huge margin of 104 runs.

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? – Cook Islands

Who will win?- Cook Islands

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Maara Ave (Cook Islands), Andrew Mansale (Vanuatu)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Jared Tutty (Cook Islands), Tim Cutler (Vanuatu)

Most Sixes – Maara Ave (Cook Islands), Andrew Mansale (Vanuatu)

Player of the Match- Maara Ave (Cook Islands)

Team Scores Batting first – Cook Islands 160+, Vanuatu 150+

Match Handicap: Cook Islands

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