Vanuatu vs Philippines, ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2023, Today Match Prediction 29 July 2023

vanuatu vs phi Match Prediction & Analysis

It will be an interesting battle in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2023, where Vanuatu takes on the Philippines in the 11th game. Both teams have had a poor tournament with a win each, and they would look to avoid the infamy of finishing at the bottom of the points table. Vanuatu surprised Japan to win the last game, while the Philippines lost to Papua New Guinea. 

The two teams have played three games in the past, and the Philippines have won twice. There isn't much that separates the two teams. The Philippines have lost nine out of their last ten games. Their batters have been in poor form and have averaged less than 100 runs per innings. With both teams well-matched, we expect a good contest. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Vanuatu Preview

Ronald Tari's side surprised everyone to defeat Japan by 5 wickets in the last game. The side which has struggled for form in this tournament did well with the ball and the bat to win the game. They lost to the Philippines earlier, and the players will be eager to avenge that loss in this game.  

Jarryd Allan and Clement Tommy failed at the top, which is a big concern for the side. They must do well and set up a big opening wicket stand. Nalin Nipiko played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he will look to build partnerships with     Andrew Mansale and Ronald Tari. Joshua Rasu and Apolinaire Stephen must do well down the order.   

The bowling attack will be confident after a good show in the last game. Nalin Nipiko and Joshua Rasu will be key bowlers for the side and must get early wickets. Darren Wotu did well in the last game, and he must bowl good spells in the middle overs with Simpson Obed, and Williamsing Nalisa must deliver the goods in the supporting role.

Vanuatu Predicted Playing XI:

Ronald Tari (c), Nalin Nipiko, Clement Tommy, Andrew Mansale, Junior Kaltapau, Jarryd Allan (wk), Joshua Rasu, Simpson Obed, Apolinaire Stephen, Williamsing Nalisa, Darren Wotu

Philippines Preview

Daniel Smith's side went down by 100 runs in their last game against Papua New Guinea. The side has played poorly in this tournament, with only one win to boast of. Their opponents have been in a similar condition, and Smith would like a spirited performance from his player to avoid finishing at the bottom of the points table.   

They will need a good start in this game from Arashdeep Singh and Grant Russ. The pair has failed to convert starts into big scores. In the middle order, Smith must anchor the innings and add runs with Hernie Ma Isorena and Josef Doctora.  Kapil Kumar and Josef Doctora will have to add runs in the lower middle order for the side to be in a comfortable position.  

The bowling attack got it wrong in the last game, and they must rise to the challenge. Kepler Lukies and Smith must bowl good lines to put Vanuatu's top order under pressure. Josef Doctora and Surinder Singh will look to continue with their rhythm. Huzaifa Mohammed, Liam Myott, and Huzaifa Mohammed complete a good attack for the side.

Philippines Predicted Playing XI:

Daniel Smith (c), Arshdeep Samra, Grant Russ (wk), Josef Doctora, Hernie Ma Isorena, Kapil Kumar, Huzaifa Mohammed, Francis Walsh, Liam Myott, Kepler Lukies, Surinder Singh

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect hot and humid conditions. The wicket has something for the bowlers, but batsmen can play their strokes on this surface. The side that bats first in this game shall need 160 runs on the board to feel confident.

Venue Details

Amini Park, Port Moresby, lively pitch where the ball moves around a bit, and the bowlers can extract good pace off the surface. Batters also find plenty of scoring opportunities as the ball comes onto the bat nicely, and the outfield is fast. There isn't much on this surface for the spinners.

Toss: To Bowl

In most games, we have seen sides chasing the score, winning the games. There is some assistance for the bowlers early on in the game, which the two captains would have in their minds at the toss. The side winning the toss is likely to bowl first.