BetBarter Vanuatu Blast T10 League 2020: Match 1, MT Bulls vs Mighty Efate Panthers: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips - Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The first match of BetBarterVanuatu Blast T10 League 2020 will be played between MT Bulls and Mighty Efate Panthers at Vanuatu Cricket Ground at Hybrid Oval.

The match starts at 1 PM local time (7:30 AM IST) (2 AM GMT) on May 21. This game can be streamed live on CricTracker’s Youtube channel.

Preview

Vanuatu Cricket has brought a breath of fresh air for the cricket fans amid the ongoing pandemic. The T10 League comprising three teams is all set to commence on May 21 with the game between MT Bulls and Mighty Efate Panthers. Ifira Sharks is the other participating team in the competition.

Both teams will look to put up their best performance in the opening game of the competition and start on a good note. The Panthers have another game to play against the Sharks later in the day and they would want the momentum to be on their side.

Weather Report

The weather forecast for this game isn’t great as it might rain in the lead up to the match. There is a 30% chance of heavens opening up during the match as well. The temperature will hover around 25-26 Degrees Celsius during the match.

Pitch Report

The T10 exhibition game played at the venue before the Women’s T20 Super League final last month saw the team batting first scoring more than 120 runs. The surface is expected to be a good one for batting once again during this competition. The team winning the toss might look to bowl first.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of the chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability News

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

MT Bulls

Julian Tommy, Philip Tsione, Rival Samson/Marcel Taea, Clement Tommy (WK), Malon Tastuki, Andrew Mansale (C), Patrick Matuataava, Godfrey Mangau, Williamsing Nalisa, Shray Narai, Darren Wotu

Bench – Marcel Taea/Rival Samson, Nono Chila, Wamjeo Wotu, Vincent Matautaava, Eddie Mansale, Damien Chilia

Mighty Efate Panthers

Joshua Rasu (C), Kendy Kenneth, Lazaro Carlot, Shem Sala, Brian Tari, McMillan Markia (WK), Wesley Vira, Simpson Obed, William Laumae, Edwell Kalfau, Manu Kenni

Bench – Jarrody Alan, Alfred Carlot, Selwyn Garae, Maxim Stephen, Lency Shem, Kenny Tari, Tony Tamata

Top Picks

Clement Tommy is one of the best batsmen in Vanuatu. He scored 557 runs in seven outings in last year’s Club Championship T20 round at an SR of 220. MT Bulls will also bank on Andrew Mansale, their skipper, who smashed 132 runs in three matches at an SR of 148.31 and also picked up a couple of wickets.

Patrick Matautaava is an exciting all-rounder and is in good form having scored 46 in the exhibition game last month. The Bulls also have Williamsing Nalisa who amassed 274 runs in seven matches and also picked five wickets.

For the Panthers, their skipper Joshua Rasu will be vital. He scored 149 runs in the last year’s T20 competition at an SR of close to 142. Brian Tari is another must have player having picked nine wickets in six matches and can also tonk the ball if needed.Kendy Kenneth (113 runs and  wickets) and Shem Sala (111 runs and 9 wickets) are other top players.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Clement Tommy, Joshua Rasu, Williamsing Nalisa

Vice-Captain Options: Brian Tari, Andrew Mansale, Shem Sala

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket

Wicketkeeper – Clement Tommy (C) 

Batsmen – Joshua Rasu, Julian Tommy, Lazaro Carlot, Malon Tastuki

All-Rounder – Andrew Mansale, Brian Tari (VC), Patrick Matautaava

Bowlers – Shay Narai, Wesley Vira, Williamsing Nalisa

12th Man – Kendy Kenneth

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket

Wicketkeeper – Clement Tommy

Batsmen – Joshua Rasu (C), Julian Tommy, Lazaro Carlot, Marcel Taea, Philip Tsione

All-Rounder – Andrew Mansale (VC), Kendy Kenneth

Bowlers – Wesley Vira, Williamsing Nalisa, Darren Wotu

12th Man – Shay Narai

Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.

Expert Advice

We have picked the playing XIs according to the players’ performance in the last season’s T20 Championship and an exhibition T10 game last month. While most of the players from the aforementioned will play, it is recommended to wait for the playing XIs to be announced after the toss.

Probable Winners

MT Bulls are expected to win this match.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision