MT Bulls vs Mighty Efate Panthers, Vanuatu T10 League, Today Match Prediction 21 May 2020

mtb vs mep Match Prediction & Analysis

MT Bulls will lock horns with Mighty Efate Panthers in the opening game of Vanuatu Blast T10 League at Vanuatu Cricket Ground on Monday. Vanuatu Blast T20 League is set to be the first cricket competition to be played during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Both the sides will be looking to do well and play their best cricket in this opening fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

MT Bulls Preview

The franchise will be looking to field their best playing XI for this encounter. Captain Andrew Mansale will be hoping that the side can kick-start their campaign on a positive note. In the batting department, the side will be looking towards the likes of Andrew Mansale, Clement Tommy and Williamsing Nalisa to do the bulk of the scoring.

Last year, Club T20 Championship, Clement Tommy played exceedingly well for the side and accumulated 557 runs in 7 innings at an average of 92.83 with 3 half-centuries to his name. MT Bulls will be hoping that Clement Tommy can make a notable contribution to this contest.

Captain Andrew Mansale will be looking to lead from the front and deliver a decent score for the side in this opening fixture. In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shray Narai and Darren Wotu to make crucial breakthroughs in this contest.

MT Bulls Predicted Playing XI:

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

Mighty Efate Panthers Preview

On the other hand, Mighty Efate Panthers will be looking to put on a decent show in this opening game of the competition. In the batting department, the side will be looking towards their captain Joshua Rasu to deliver the bulk of the runs. Last year, he accumulated 149 runs at an average of 49.67 with one half-century to his name. Besides Rasu, Kennedy Kenneth, Shem Sala and Brian Tari will need to make crucial contributions for the side in this contest.

Last year, Brian Tari contributed well to the cause and made contributions with bat and ball. He accumulated 91 runs at an average of 146.77 and also claimed 7 wickets. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kennedy Kenneth and Shem Sala to make crucial breakthroughs in this opening fixture.

Mighty Efate Panthers Predicted Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the opening game of the competition is expected to favor the batsmen. The weather conditions for the game to be played on Thursday is going to be light showers during the match.

Venue Details

Vanuatu Cricket Stadium is going to host the opening fixture of Vanuatu T-10 Cricket League between MT Bulls vs Mighty Efate Panthers.

Toss: To Bowl

Given the newly prepared wicket, the side that wins the toss, would be looking to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a lowest possible score.