ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A 2022, Match 1: FJ vs VAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Vanuatu are expected to win this encounter.

By Ankit Anand
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Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

Fiji will take on Vanuatu in the inaugural match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A 2022 at Independence Park in Vanuatu. Fiji will look to put up a better performance to fight well against a decent side, and with some experienced players on their roster, the team will look to start the season on a high note. Vanuatu, who had an average time in the recent year, has a balanced squad this year with Joshua Rasu and Simpson Obed in their ranks and will want to start their journey on a positive note.

Match Information

Vanuatu vs Fiji, 1st Match

ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A, 8 Sep 2022, Thur, 4:00 AM IST ,Independence Park, Port Vila

Weather Report

Independence Park, Port Vila

Clouds

24.2°C

83% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Vanuatu

L
L
L
L
W

Fiji

-
-
-
-
-

Players Stats in current Series

1

Peni Vuniwaqa

FIJ - bat

252 Runs

6 Matches

2

Andrew Mansale

VAN - all

193 Runs

6 Matches

3

Junior Kaltapau

VAN - bat

173 Runs

6 Matches

4

Nalin Nipiko

VAN - bat

166 Runs

5 Matches

5

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

109 Runs

6 Matches

6

Josaia Baleicikoibia

FIJ - bat

89 Runs

6 Matches

1

Sosiceni Weleilakeba

FIJ - bat

266.67

3 Matches

2

Williamsing Nalisa

VAN - bat

175.00

6 Matches

3

Peni Vuniwaqa

FIJ - bat

164.71

6 Matches

4

Nalin Nipiko

VAN - bat

158.10

5 Matches

5

Samuela Draunivudi

FIJ - bat

150.00

3 Matches

6

Metuisela Beitaki

FIJ - bat

148.84

6 Matches

1

Seru Tupou

FIJ - bat

10 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

8 Wkts

6 Matches

3

Apolinaire Stephen

VAN - bat

8 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Joshua Rasu

VAN - bat

8 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga

FIJ - all

7 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Sekove Ravoka

FIJ - bat

7 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Simpson Obed

VAN - bat

3.75

1 Match

2

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

5.00

6 Matches

3

Obed Yoseph

VAN - bowl

6.11

3 Matches

4

Seru Tupou

FIJ - bat

6.37

6 Matches

5

Sekove Ravoka

FIJ - bat

6.40

6 Matches

6

Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga

FIJ - all

6.78

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Vanuatu

J Allan (wk), A Mansale (C), R Tari, Bettan Viraliliu, Junior Kaltapau, J Rasu, N Nipiko, W Nalisa, SH Obed, AL Stephen, D Wotu

Bench : J Vira, PK Matautaava, O Yoseph, G Mangau, R Samson, K Tari, Ruku Chilia

Fiji

M Beitaki (wk), J Wesele (C), P Cabebula, SM Tupou, KSB Tavo, S Weleilakeba, PV Vuniwaqa, J Baleicikoibia, S Ravoka, S Draunivudi, Cakacaka Tuapati

Bench : N Acawei, DS Maraiwai, Siteri Tabuisulu, Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga, Sosiceni Delai, Cakacaka Cokovaki

Injury and availability news

(Will be added if there is an update)

Pitch Report

The track at Independence Park will assist the batters more. It’s a more than decent surface to bat on and bowlers will have a hard time picking up wickets here.

125

Average Score

Player Picks

8
C

Joshua Rasu VAN | BAT

He is a top all-rounder who has been consistent with his performances, scoring 374 runs at an average of 28.76 and a strike rate of 110.65 in 13 matches while taking 5 wickets.

9
C

Andrew Mansale VAN | ALL

Given his abilities, he is another excellent choice for today's game, having scored 159 runs at an average of 17.60 and taking 10 wickets at an economy rate of 6.76 in 14 games.

8.5

Peni Vuniwaqa FIJ | BAT

He has been a fantastic player for his team, performing impressively with both the bat and the ball. He has amassed 124 runs at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 76.77 in 5 matches, as well as taken 5 wickets.

8.5

Jarryd Allan VAN | WK

Allan is a top-quality wicketkeeper-batter who can contribute crucial runs to his team while also contributing behind the stumps. He has scored 97 runs in his previous five appearances.

8.5

Sosiceni Weleilakeba FIJ | BAT

He has scored 16 runs while taking one wicket at an economy rate of 5.5 in his last two games, making him a good fantasy pick.

8

Apolinaire Stephen VAN | BAT

He has taken 6 wickets in his last four appearances and could be a valuable player on your fantasy team for this game.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Ronald Tari

VAN | BAT

He has only 137 runs scored at an average of 15 in 14 games and should be avoided for today's game.

8

Delaimatuku Maraiwai

FIJ | BAT

He has only scored 24 runs in his last five appearances, and given his poor form, he is a player to avoid for today's game.

Last Updated On - May 10 2025 1:30 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

VAN

6 : 5

FIJ

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8/100

Head To Head
Jarryd Allan

8.5

Jone Wesele

9

Petero Cabebula

8.5

Andrew Mansale

9

Kitiano Tavo
C

8.5

Patrick Matautaava

8.5

Joshua Rasu
VC

8

Peni Vuniwaqa

8.5

Josaia Baleicikoibia

8.5

Williamsing Nalisa

7.5

Simpson Obed

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

VAN

5 : 6

FIJ

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Metuisela Beitaki

8

Jone Wesele

9

Petero Cabebula

8.5

Andrew Mansale

9

Kitiano Tavo
C

8.5

Sosiceni Weleilakeba

8.5

Joshua Rasu
VC

8

Nalin Nipiko

8.5

Peni Vuniwaqa

8.5

Williamsing Nalisa

7.5

Simpson Obed

7.5

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