Papua New Guinea Women will play the Philippines Women in the seventh game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 at Albert Park 1, Suva. Both teams are eager to gain momentum and vital points in this opening phase of the tournament. This fixture is crucial for establishing dominance in Group A and progressing toward qualification for the Global Qualifier.
Papua New Guinea’s seasoned all-rounders will be looked upon to lead the challenge, while the Philippines will depend on their promising batters to set or chase a target. Adaptability to conditions and handling pressure will be key factors deciding the outcome of this important Qualifier clash.
Squads:
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Melanie Ani, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
Philippines Women’s Cricket Team
Amelia Valdez, Ashley Miranda, Jomae Masaya, Simran Sirah, Alex Smith, Jhon Andreano, Karri Keen, Katie Donovan, Ma Luz Barcelona, Jessica Medianesta, Angela Busa, Kyte Keen, Marica Taira, Reyven Castillo
Players to watch out:
Isabel Toua
Isabel Toua is a key bowler for Papua New Guinea in Women’s T20Is. She has played 43 matches, taking 37 wickets at an impressive average of 10.78 and an economy rate of 3.74, with best bowling figures of 4/5. Batting lower down the order, she has scored 43 runs with a modest average and strike rate. Toua is known more for her effective bowling performances in T20 cricket.
Naoani Vare
Naoani Vare is a right-handed batting all-rounder from Papua New Guinea. She has played 55 WT20Is, scoring 912 runs at an average of 24.64 with a top score of 88 not out. Vare has hit 4 half-centuries and maintains a strike rate of about 86.03. With the ball, she has taken 1 wicket in T20Is with an economy rate of 8.00. She is primarily known for her batting contributions.
Katie Donovan
Katie Donovan is a left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler from the Philippines who has played 12 WT20Is. She has scored 156 runs at an average of 17.33 with a top score of 34, maintaining a strike rate of 85.71. With the ball, she has taken 8 wickets with an average of 21 and economy rate of 4. Her performances show promise in both batting and bowling for her team.
Karri Keen
Karri Keen is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler who plays for the Philippines women’s cricket team. In T20Is, she has played 12 matches, scoring 50 runs with a batting average of 7.14 and a top score of 16 not out. With the ball, she has taken 17 wickets with an impressive bowling average of 10.47 and an economy rate of 4.81, including best bowling figures of 3/24.
Pitch:
Albert Park 1 in Suva, Fiji, is known for its generally balanced nature, favoring both batters and bowlers with fair bounce and consistent playing conditions. The ground can sometimes be affected by moisture or rain, which can impact the pitch and outfield conditions.
Weather:
Suva will experience partly cloudy skies with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. A brief morning shower is possible, but overall conditions are comfortable for outdoor sports. Temperatures will be mild, hovering around 21°C, with moderate humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Konio Oala, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Brenda Tau, Isabel Toua, Amelia Valdez, Ashley Miranda, Jomae Masaya, Karri Keen, Katie Donovan
Match Details:
Date – September 10, 2025
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Alberta Park 1, Suva
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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