Match 13: Indonesia vs Samoa | Squads | Players to watch | Fantasy Playing XI

Indonesia will lock horns with Samoa in the thirteenth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Region Qualifier on the fifth of August from 8:00 a.m. onwards at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

They have met just one time and Samoa emerged victorious in that match. In a curtailed match, Samoa chased 64 comfortably as Regina Lili’i with her unbeaten 28.

Squads:

· Indonesia – Ni Wayan Sariani (c, wk), Andriani (wk), Mia Arda, Ni Ariani, Maria Corazon (wk), Ni Luh Dewi, Kisi Kasse, Sang Maypriani, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Kadek Winda Prastini, Lie Qiao, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini (wk), Ni Made Putri Suwandewi

· Samoa – Taofi Lafai (c), Via Andrew, Ailaoa Aoina, Teinemane Faimalo, Aunoa Iopu, Ruth Johnston (wk), Ariota Kupito, Leitu Leong, Jacinta Sanele, Tuaoloa Semau, Faaiuga Sisifo, Angel Sootaga, Vicky Tafea, Salema Toomaga

Players to watch out for:

· Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini

First up is NPAN Sakarini, known for her incredible consistency and her average of almost 38 depicts the same. She has managed 530 runs with a high score of 95*(73) against Singapore. For Indonesia to register their second win of the tournament, she will have a vital role to play.

· Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani

Another player to watch out for is NKF Rada Rani, who has scored 90 runs from her 25 international matches and has taken 25 wickets in the format. Her high score of 25(27) against Myanmar and a best bowling figure of 4/11 against the same opposition but in a different match is the perfect testament to her all-round skills. Her talent makes her a certain player to be followed throughout the tournament.

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·, Taofi Lafai

The skipper has brought much-needed flexibility with her ability to contribute in both departments. She has scored 116 runs and has taken 13 wickets from her 20 international matches. Apart from this, her experience can help Samoa to win their first match of the ongoing edition.

· Vicky Tafea

The young 19-year-old is a talented and promising cricketer. She has represented Samoa in 6 T20Is and even though she is yet to fire in either department, she can change the game with her tricks.

Pitch

The pitch at Vanuatu favors the pacers, with the last 5 matches here witnessing the spinners taking zero wickets while the pacers took 37 scalps. The average first innings score is predicted to be 91 runs, so it’s sure to be an exciting match.

Weather

The weather forecast for the match seems ideal, even though it will be cloudy the expected precipitation is just 11%. It is also expected to be a humid day, with 83% humidity and a moderate wind speed of 20 km/h. The temperature will hover around 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and enjoy the match!

Fantasy Playing 11

Nanda Sakarini, Ruth Johnston, Andriani Andriani, Leitu Leong, Salema Toomaga, Kadek Winda Prastini, Wesikaratna Dewi, Jacinta Sanele, Ni Made Suwandewi, Sang Ayu, Ni Wayan Sariani