Cook Islands Women will play Vanuatu Women in the eighth game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 at Albert Park 2, Suva. Both teams are keen to assert themselves early in the tournament as they chase valuable points in Group B. This contest provides a significant opportunity for both teams to strengthen their position in the qualifier race and aim for a step closer to the global qualifier.
Squads:
Cook Islands Women’s Cricket Team
Esther Williams, Lily Lamb, Roma Bowers-Fleming, Tailor Maika, Tetiare Mataora, Zamera Ikiua, Daena Kataina, Koitai Mataora, Sonnia Vaia, Aketa Vailoa, Gabby Sullivan, Rachel Aurora, Sofia Samuels, Taiora Elikana
Vanuatu Women’s Cricket Team
Alvina Chilia, Susan Stephen, Valenta Langiatu, Anna Griffin, Melissa Fare, Nasimana Navaika, Natalia Kakor, Rachel Andrew, Selina Solman, Gillian Chilia, Mahina Tarimiala, Rayline Ova, Vanessa Vira, Vicky Mansale
Players to watch out:
Gabby Sullivan
Gabby Sullivan is a right-arm medium bowler from the Cook Islands who has played 4 WT20I matches. She has taken 5 wickets at an impressive average of 8.60 and an economy rate of 3.30, with best bowling figures of 3/7. With the bat, Sullivan has scored 40 runs at a batting average of 10 and a strike rate of 68.96. She is primarily known for her bowling contributions in T20Is.
Tetiare Mataora
Tetiare Mataora is a right-handed all-rounder from the Cook Islands who has played 8 WT20I matches. She has scored 75 runs with a batting average of around 10.71 and a top score of 30. As a right-arm fast bowler, she has taken 3 wickets with an economy rate of 7.44, with best figures of 2/24. Mataora contributes with both bat and ball, offering all-round options for her team.
Rachel Andrew
Rachel Andrew is a right-handed batting all-rounder from Vanuatu who has played 49 WT20I matches. She has scored 1003 runs at an average of 23.88, with a top score of unbeaten 106 and three half-centuries. With the ball, she has taken 52 wickets at an excellent average of 12.55 and an economy rate of 4.33, with best bowling figures of 3/7. She is a valuable all-round player for her team.
Nasimana Navaika
Nasimana Navaika is a right-handed batter and leg break bowler from Vanuatu who has played 44 WT20Is. She has scored 542 runs with a batting average of 17.48 and a top score of 47* at a strike rate of 74.86. With the ball, she has taken 56 wickets at an average of 12.26, with an economy rate of 5.24 and best bowling figures of 4/10 including four 4-wicket hauls. She is a key all-round contributor for Vanuatu.
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. Matches here tend to be evenly contested without extreme bias toward batting or bowling.
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. Temperatures will be mild, hovering around 21°C, with moderate humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nasimana Navaika, Natalia Kakor, Rachel Andrew, Selina Solman, Gillian Chilia, Mahina Tarimiala, Esther Williams, Lily Lamb, Tetiare Mataora, Koitai Mataora, Gabby Sullivan
Match Details:
Date – September 10, 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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