Match Preview
Fiji and Samoa will be up against one another for the 6th match of the qualifier tournament. While Fiji is in third place, Samoa is in first place in the same group.
Talking about their last games, then Fiji successfully defeated the Cook Islands by three wickets. On the other hand, Samoa too defeated the Cook Islands by 7 wickets in their last game.
Both these teams are facing each other for the first time and will be looking to upstage each other.
Let’s see who will advance forward in today’s match.
Match Details
Venue: Independence Park, Port Vila
Match Format: T20I, Match 6, T20I tournament
Date: 11th September 2022
Time: 8:00 AM IST
Streaming Platform: Fan Code
Pitch Report
The pitch at Independence Park is highly suitable for batters and a lot of high-scoring games are common at this ground. The pacers will find it difficult to eke out wickets. The same pattern will be seen in today’s match.
Team News & Injury Updates for FIJ vs SAM Dream11 Match:
As of now, there are no injury concerns on both sides.
Complete Squad for FIJ vs SAM Dream11 Match:
Fiji
Delaimatuku Maraiwai, Jone Wesele (c), Noa Acawei, Peni Vuniwaqa, Petero Cabebula, Seru Tupou, Sosiceni Delai, Cakacaka Tuapati, Kiti Suliasi Biudole Tavo, Sosiceni Weleilakeba, Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga, Metuisela Beitaki (wk), Siteri Tabuisulu (wk), Cakacaka Tikoisuva Cokovaki, Josaia Baleicikoibia, Samuela Draunivudi, Sekove Ravoka
Samoa
Bismarck Sione Leuu, Dom Michael, Samson Sola, Sean Cotter, Andrew Michael, Benjamin Mailata, Darren Earnest Roache, Fereti Sululoto (wk), Uala Taitoe Kaisala (wk), Caleb Jasmat, Douglas Finau, James Baker (c), Saumani Tiai, Uili Sofi
Predicted Playing XI for FIJ vs SAM Dream11 Match:
Fiji
Fiji has done well in this tournament and will be looking to keep their winning momentum going in today’s match as well.
Predicted Playing XI:
Metuisela Betaki (wk), Jone Wesele, Petero Cabebula (c), Noa Acawei, Delaimatuku Maraiwai, Sosiceni Weleilakeba, Peni Vuniwaqa, Sekove Ravoka, Siteri Tabuisulu, Cakacaka Tuapati, Cakacaka Cokovaki
Samoa
Samoa too are in great form and will be playing to advance further into the competition so that they can win the qualifiers.
Predicted Playing XI:
Uala Taitoe Kaisala (wk), Dom Michael, Sean Cotter, Samson Sola, Andrew Michael (c), Benjamin Mailata, Saumani Tiai, Uili Sofi, Darrent Earnest Roache, Fereti Sululoto, James Baker
Top Picks for FIJ vs SAM Dream11 Match:
Fiji
Peni Vuniwaqa
Vuniwaqa has amassed 79 runs from two matches and has an average of 79 as well.
Josaia Baleicikoibia
He is the next best player after Vuniwaqa for Fiji as he has 40 runs in two matches and has an average of 20.
Delaimatuku Maraiwai
Maraiwai has scored 28 runs in 2 matches and has an average of 14.
Samoa
Dom Michael
Michael is certainly playing very well for Samoa in this tournament and is the best player so far. In just two matches he has 57 runs to his credit and an average of 28.35.
Fereti Sululoto
He has scored 44 runs in 2 matches and has an average of 44.
Sean Cotter
Cotter has 30 runs in two matches and has an average of 20.
Players to avoid for FIJ vs SAM Dream11 Match:
Fiji
Noa Acawei
Acawei has not been able to play to his best potential in this tournament and must not be picked for today’s match.
Samoa
James Baker
In the last match against Vanuatu, Baker gave away 22 runs and did not get a single wicket. His economy rate was 11 which is quite high when it comes to T20s. He must not be picked for today’s match.
Our Playing XI for FIJ vs SAM Match 6 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
FIJ vs SAM:
Fereti Sululoto, Sean Cotter, Dom Michael, Noa Acawei, Samson Sola (c), Jone Wesele, Josaia Baleicikoibia, James Baker, Peni Vuniwaqa, Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga (vc), Sekove Ravoka
Probable Winner
By the team combinations, we say that Fiji looks a strong contender to win this match.
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