T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A 2022, Match 9: SMO vs VAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

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Preview

Samoa will take on Vanuatu in game nine of the T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A 2022 on Wednesday (September 14) at Independence Park in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The best players for Samoa are Dominic Michael and Samson Sola, while the best players for Vanuatu are Andrew Mansale and Patrick Matautava. The two teams are set to compete aggressively in the game. Vanuatu have participated in four games in this competition, winning two of them. Samoa have also taken part in four games of this competition but have only succeeded in winning one of them. Despite the fact that both teams will be fired up, Samoa must win this game to keep a lead in the series.

Match Information

Vanuatu vs Samoa, 9th Match

ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A, 13 Sep 2022, Tue, 4:00 AM IST ,Independence Park, Port Vila

Weather Report

Independence Park, Port Vila

Clouds

22.9°C

100% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Vanuatu

W
L
W
W
L

Samoa

-
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Andrew Mansale

VAN - all

193 Runs

6 Matches

2

Junior Kaltapau

VAN - bat

173 Runs

6 Matches

3

Nalin Nipiko

VAN - bat

166 Runs

5 Matches

4

Dominic Michael

SAMOA - bat

165 Runs

6 Matches

5

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

109 Runs

6 Matches

6

Sean Cotter

SAMOA - bat

100 Runs

6 Matches

1

Williamsing Nalisa

VAN - bat

175.00

6 Matches

2

Nalin Nipiko

VAN - bat

158.10

5 Matches

3

Saumani Tiai

SAMOA - bat

153.06

6 Matches

4

Ronald Tari

VAN - bat

137.50

6 Matches

5

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

136.25

6 Matches

6

Joshua Rasu

VAN - bat

135.90

6 Matches

1

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

8 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Apolinaire Stephen

VAN - bat

8 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Joshua Rasu

VAN - bat

8 Wkts

6 Matches

4

Samson Sola

SAMOA - bat

7 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Saumani Tiai

SAMOA - bat

6 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Darren Wotu

VAN - bowl

5 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Simpson Obed

VAN - bat

3.75

1 Match

2

Patrick Matautaava

VAN - bat

5.00

6 Matches

3

Caleb Kiran Jasmat

SAMOA - bowl

5.35

6 Matches

4

Samson Sola

SAMOA - bat

5.83

6 Matches

5

Saumani Tiai

SAMOA - bat

6.08

6 Matches

6

Obed Yoseph

VAN - bowl

6.11

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Vanuatu

J Allan (wk), A Mansale, R Tari, Junior Kaltapau, PK Matautaava (C), J Rasu, N Nipiko, W Nalisa, SH Obed, D Wotu, W Wotu

Bench : J Vira, Bettan Viraliliu, AL Stephen, O Yoseph, G Mangau, R Samson, K Tari, Ruku Chilia

Samoa

UT Kaisala, DP Michael, S Cotter, Samson Sola, AJ Michael, JD Baker (C), Saumani Tiai, U Sofi, Fereti Sululoto (wk), Caleb Kiran Jasmat, Douglas Finau

Bench : BF Mailata, Bismarck Schuster, Darren Ernest Roache

Injury and availability news

(Will be added if there is an update)

Pitch Report

The bowlers are probably going to benefit from the pitch. As a result, it will be difficult for batters to score lots of runs. On this pitch, it might be a smart idea to bowl first.

142

Average Score

Player Picks

9
C

Andrew Mansale VAN | ALL

He is a skilled batter, who has scored 148 runs at an average of 74 and a strike rate of 125.42 in 4 matches.

8.5
C

Patrick Matautaava VAN | BAT

He has taken 6 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 5.53.

7.5

Dominic Michael SAMOA | BAT

He has made 152 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 121.6 and is one of the most experienced players in the lineup.

8.5

Samson Sola SAMOA | BAT

He is an experienced player who has taken 5 wickets at an economy of 6.52.

9

Caleb Kiran Jasmat SAMOA | BOWL

He should be selected in the fantasy team because he has taken 2 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 4.5.

8.5

Saumani Tiai SAMOA | BAT

The bowler has taken 3 wickets in total 4 matches at a strike rate of 32.

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8.5

James Baker

SAMOA | BOWL

He has taken only a single wicket in 4 matches at an economy of 8.5.

7.5

Simpson Obed

VAN | BAT

He has not done much for the team in the tournament and hence, should be avoided in fantasy teams for this game.

Last Updated On - Oct 13 2025 12:00 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

VAN

4 : 7

SAMOA

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10/100

Head To Head
Fereti Sululoto

8

Joshua Rasu

8

Nalin Nipiko

8.5

Dominic Michael
C

7.5

Sean Cotter

8.5

Samson Sola
VC

8.5

Andrew Michael

7.5

Andrew Mansale

9

Williamsing Nalisa

7.5

James Baker

8.5

Saumani Tiai

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

VAN

7 : 4

SAMOA

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10/100

Mega League
Jarryd Allan

8.5

Junior Kaltapau

7.5

Patrick Matautaava
VC

8.5

Simpson Obed

7.5

Dominic Michael

7.5

Samson Sola

8.5

Andrew Michael

7.5

Andrew Mansale
C

9

Apolinaire Stephen

8

Rival Samson

8.5

Caleb Kiran Jasmat

9

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