The ninth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier sees the Cook Islands Women take on Indonesia Women at Albert Park 1, Suva. Indonesia enters the contest with solid momentum after a strong win over Fiji Women and a narrow defeat to the tournament leaders, Vanuatu Women. Cook Islands, on the other hand, have struggled so far, losing both their opening games convincingly and sitting last in the group.
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
Indonesia Women’s Cricket Team
Desi Wulandari, Fatimah Albanjari, Kisi Kasse, Emily Sirs, Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Luh Dewi Wesika, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Maria Corazon, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Dara Paramitha, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani, Ni Putri Suwandewi, Ni Wayan Sariani, Sang Maypriani
Players to watch out:
Zamera Ikiua
Zamera Ikiua in her T20I career spanning 6 matches, has scored 177 runs with a batting average of 88.50, a strike rate of around 86.76, and her highest score is an unbeaten 52. She has bowled 95 balls, taken 6 wickets with an average of 12.33, an economy rate of 4.93, and her best bowling figures are 3/23. She is a right-handed batter and contributes as an all-rounder for her team.
Tetiare Mataora
Tetiare Mataora is a right-handed all-rounder from the Cook Islands who has played 10 WT20I matches. She has scored 124 runs with a batting average of 17.71 and a top score of 49*. As a right-arm fast bowler, she has taken 3 wickets with an economy rate of 7.44, and her best figures read 2/24. Mataora contributes with both bat and ball, offering all-round options for her team.
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini is an Indonesian women’s cricket player who plays as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter in T20Is. She has played 50 matches with 43 innings, scoring 1090 runs at an average of 35.16. Her highest score is an unbeaten 95*, and she has notched up 8 half-centuries. She has a strong strike rate of 90.15 and has hit 108 fours and 5 sixes. Additionally, she is a skilled wicketkeeper with 18 catches and 24 stumpings.
Dara Paramitha
Dara Paramitha is an Indonesian women’s cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. In T20 Internationals, she has played 19 matches but has only batted in 4 innings, scoring 15 runs with an average of 3.75 and a top score of 13. With the ball, she has taken 21 wickets with an impressive average of 7.52 and an economical rate of 3.03. Her best bowling figures are 5 wickets for 5 runs, making her a notable bowler in the format.
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. Teams playing here can expect a surface that allows for competitive cricket with opportunities for both attacking batting and disciplined bowling.
Weather:
The weather in Suva is mostly overcast with a few passing showers. Temperatures will range around 80°F during the day, feeling like 75°F. Winds will come from the east-southeast at about 11-12 mph, with humidity around 60-65%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tetiare Mataora, Koitai Mataora, Sonnia Vaia, Aketa Vailoa, Gabby Sullivan, Desi Wulandari, Maria Corazon, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Dara Paramitha, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani
Match Details:
Date – September 12, 2025
Time – 3:00 AM IST
Venue – Alberta Park 1, Suva
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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