ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A 2024 - Teams, Player Squads, Fixtures and All you need to know

Samoa are set to host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A, which is commencing on the 17th of August with Vanuatu and Cook Islands facing off in the Inaugural match of the competition. The Final match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A will be played on the 24th of August, 2024.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A is a part of the Qualification process for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played in 2026. Another 4 team event will be played in ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier B, which will be played in South Korea.

A total of 4 teams are participating in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A, namely Samoa, Vanuatu, Cook Islands and Fiji. 

A total of 12 matches will be played over the course of 8 days. Each team will play against one another twice in a double round robin format. The team that finishes at the top of the table after all matches will qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Regional Final.

All of the matches will be played at the Faleata Oval No 2 in Samoa. A lot will be at stake for all the teams participating in the event and ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A promises to be a fiercely fought affair.


Impact Players in each team:

1. Vanuatu - Joshua Rasu, Nalin Nipiko and Apolinaire Stephen

2. Fiji - Peni Vuniwaqa, Siteri Tabuisulu and Peni Dakainivanua

3. Samoa - Darren Ernest Roache, Sean Cotter, Douglas Finau.

4. Cook Islands - Maara Ave, Thomas Parima and Liam Denny


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


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


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


Fixtures

Saturday, August 17

Match 1 - Vanuatu vs Cook Islands

Match 2 - Samoa vs Fiji

Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa


Monday, August 19

Match 3 - Samoa vs Cook Islands

Match 4 - Fiji vs Vanuatu

Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa


Tuesday, August 20

Match 5 - Samoa vs Vanuatu - 2:00 AM

Match 6 - Cook Islands vs Fiji - 6:00 AM

Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa


Wednesday, August 21

Match 7 - Samoa vs Fiji

Match 8 - Cook Islands vs Vanuatu

Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa


Friday, August 23

Match 9 - Vanuatu vs Fiji

Match 10 - Samoa vs Cook Islands

Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa


Saturday, August 24

Match 11 - Fiji vs Cook Islands

Match 12 - Samoa vs Vanuatu

Faleata Oval No 2, Samoa


Where to watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier A 2024:


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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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