Vanuatu Women’s T20 Super League 2020, Playoff Final – Powerhouse Sharks vs Tafea Blackbirds: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Playoff final of Vanuatu Women’s T20 Super League 2020 will be played between Powerhouse Sharks Women and Tafea Blackbirds Women at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground – Second Oval.

The match starts at 9:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 PM GMT – Prev Day).

Preview:

The final stage of the Vanuatu Women’s T20 Super League 2020 will be played on Sunday when Powerhouse Sharks Women and Tafea Blackbirds Women clash off in the playoff final. Mele Bulls Women, the table toppers, will be facing off the winner of this match in the final to be played on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls won all the five completed matches they were part of the tournament. The all-round performances by the Powerhouse Sharks’ captain Melisa Fare have helped them to win three of the four completed matches.

Weather Condition/Report:

Light rain with a fair breeze is expected at the Vanuatu Cricket ground on Saturday which could halt the play.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Second Oval ground hosted four completed matches of the tournament where the average score is inflated by the handicap of the teams. Mele Bulls dominated all the teams as they posted big totals and kept down the opposition to a very low score. But anything around 140 is expected with Powerhouse Sharks team batting first but the same can’t be said if Tafea Blackbirds bat first.

Average first innings score: 134 (This tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Powerhouse Sharks Women:

Merielle Kenni, Melisa Fare (C), Judith Avock, Joana Kalwatman, Jenny Napuat, Maeva Vira, Jacklyn John, Glenda Kaiapam, Renisha Shem, Vanessa Vira, Melanie Shem.

Bench – Kenina David, Leiwia Wesly, Alice Pakoa, Jane Jackson, Lisa Solomon, Melody John, Melody Nalin, Lina Fred.

Tafea Blackbirds Women:

Eslyn John, Assenata Toropi (C), Liath Kaloruk, Shania Kenni, Ruth Kaltonga, Linda Kenni, Nasimana Navaika, Jackyne Wayne, Lyne Jeffrey, Kimberley Seikiai, Annie Kalran.

Bench – Sarah Navaika, Elisa Kalosin, Maret Jerry, Losalyne Semo, Mareth Shem.

Top Picks:

Melisa Fare is likely to be the MVP of the match as she stands as the only player with 10+ wickets thus far. She took 11 wickets in 4 games with help of a 5-wicket haul and also scored 84 runs with the bat which makes her one of the four players with more than 50 runs in the tournament. The Blackbirds are likely to rely upon Eslyn John to seal a place in the final as she picked six wickets at an economy below 7. Vanessa Vira could be a differential factor as she took a 4-wicket haul in the only match played in the tournament. She conceded only 5 runs in her four overs during that game which included two maidens.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Melisa Fare, Merielle Kenni, Shania Kenni

Vice-Captain options – Ruth Kaltonga, Vanessa Vira, Assenata Toropi

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Merielle Kenni (VC)

Batsmen – Judith Avock, Joana Kalwatman, Shania Kenni

All-Rounders – Melisa Fare (C), Maeva Vira, Assenata Toropi

Bowlers – Renisha Shem, Eslyn John, Jackyne Wayne, Melanie Shem

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Merielle Kenni

Batsmen – Judith Avock, Joana Kalwatman, Shania Kenni (VC), Annie Kalran

All-Rounders – Melisa Fare (C), Maeva Vira

Bowlers – Eslyn John, Jackyne Wayne, Liath Kaloruk, Renisha Shem

Expert Advice:

Assenata Toropi is among top picked players for this match and nearly 50% of teams have had her as captain. However, her performances in the tournament have been quite poor and hence we have excluded her from one of the suggested teams.

Probable Winners:

The Powerhouse Sharks Women are expected to end up in the final.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.