Philippines Women will face off against Samoa Women at Albert Park 2 in Suva on September 9 in the 4th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025. Both teams are aiming for an early win to strengthen their chances of advancing in this key regional tournament that offers a pathway to the Global Qualifier of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
The Philippines, captained by Katie Donovan, will rely on the batting prowess of Amelia Valdez and Ashley Miranda, supported by all-rounders like Jhon Andreano to challenge opposition bowling attack. Meanwhile, Samoa Women are led by captain Regina Lili’i, with key players including top order batters Kolotita Nonu and Leitu Leong, alongside all-rounders Faaiuga Pouta and Taalili Iosefo to provide balance.
Squads:
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
Samoa Women’s Cricket Team
Kolotita Nonu, Leitu Leong, Regina Lili’i, Carol Agafili, Faaiuga Pouta, Taalili Iosefo, Angel Sootaga, Leutu Mataafa, Ailaoa Aoina, Avetia Mapu, Jane Manase, Norah Salima, Olive Lefaga, Tuaoloa Semau
Players to watch out:
Amelia Valdez
Amelia Valdez is a left-handed batter for the Philippines women’s cricket team. In T20 Internationals, she has played 10 matches, scoring 147 runs at an average of 24.50, with the highest score of 54*. Valdez has shown promise with a solid strike rate and useful contributions at the top order for the Philippines.
Jhon Andreano
Jhon Andreano is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler for the Philippines women’s cricket team. In T20 Internationals, she has played 25 matches, scored 93 runs at an average of 4.04, with a top score of 16. With the ball, she has taken 15 wickets at an economy rate of 7.19, with best bowling figures of 2/1. Andreano contributes as an all-rounder for the Philippines, playing an important role with both bat and ball.
Kolotita Nonu
Kolotita Nonu is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler for Samoa women’s cricket team. In T20 Internationals, she has played 27 matches, scoring 200 runs with a batting average of about 12.50, including an unbeaten score of 57* against Fiji. With the ball, she has bowled 79 deliveries taking 3 wickets at a bowling average of 26.33, and an economy rate of 8.78, with best figures of 2/10.
Carol Agafili
Carol Agafili is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler for Samoa women’s cricket team. In T20 Internationals, she has played 7 matches, scored 83 runs at an average of 11.86, with the highest score of 26. She has taken 4 wickets with best bowling figures of 2/15 and a bowling average of 30.00. Agafili contributes as an all-rounder for Samoa, making useful contributions with both bat and ball.
Pitch:
The pitch at Albert Park 2 in Suva, Fiji, is generally neutral, with some help for pacers. It offers consistent bounce and a fair balance between bat and ball. The matches here tend to be evenly contested without extreme bias toward batting or bowling.
Weather:
Suva will see cloudy skies and moderate to heavy rain showers, with a high of 23°C and low near 20°C. Humidity will be high, making conditions feel muggy. Expect around 13 mm of rainfall and winds of 15–19 km/h.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kolotita Nonu, Leitu Leong, Regina Lili’i, Carol Agafili, Faaiuga Pouta, Taalili Iosefo, Amelia Valdez, Ashley Miranda, Jomae Masaya, Simran Sirah, Jhon Andreano
Match Details:
Date – September 9, 2025
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Alberta Park 2, Suva, Fiji
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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