Samoa vs Cook Islands, ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A 2022, Today Match Prediction 09 September 2022

samoa vs cookisl Match Prediction & Analysis

Samoa and Cook Islands will be lock horns in the second match of the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A at Independent Park, Port Vila on Friday.

Samoa haven’t played T20 cricket since the past two years. Skipper James Baker will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong performance in this fixture.

On the other hand, Cook Islands will be looking to put up a decent show in this T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Samoa Preview

The team management will be keen to field their best combination for their opening game against Cook Islands.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dom Michael, Andrew Michael, Sean Colter, James Baker and Caleb Jasmat to deliver timely breakthroughs.With 85 runs in four innings, Dom Michael is leading the batting charts for Samoa in the T20 format. He has scored one half-century in his T20 career.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Andrew Michael, Uili Sofi, Samson Sola and Saumani Tiai to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Samoa Predicted Playing XI:

James Baker (captain), Sean Colter, Caleb Jasmat, Uala Kaisala, Bismarck Leuu, Douglas Finau, Dom Michael, Andrew Michael, Uili Sofi, Samson Sola and Saumani Tiai.

Cook Islands Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Hori Miller, Ma’ara Ave, Liam Denny, Cory Dickson, Harry Dickson and Daniel Simpson to deliver the bulk of the runs and help Cook Islands post a modest total on the board.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Davis Teinaki, Gabe Raymond. Thomas Parima, and Benjamin Vakatini to provide timely breakthroughs.

Cook Islands Predicted Playing XI:

Hori Miller (captain), Maara Ave, Liam Denny, Cory Dickson, Hayden Dickson, Daniel Simpson, Aue Parima, Davis Teinaki, Gabe Raymond. Thomas Parima, and Benjamin Vakatini.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Port Vila is going to provide a decent contest between bat and ball. The weather forecast for Friday’s game is going to be thundery showers with moderate breeze.

Venue Details

Independent Park, Port Vila is going to host the 2nd match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier A 2022 between Samoa and Cook Islands.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to lowest possible total.