Match 5 of the ICC 2024 T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, 2023 will be played between Philippines and Vanuatu (PHI vs VAN). The match will be played at the Amini Park, Port Moresby on 25th July 2023 at 04:30 AM IST.

PHI vs VAN (Philippines vs Vanuatu), Match 5 - Match Information

Match: Philippines vs Vanuatu, Match 5
Date: 25th July 2023
Time: 04:30 AM IST
Venue: Amini Park, Port Moresby

PHI vs VAN (Philippines vs Vanuatu), Match 5 Preview

Philippines have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Vanuatu have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

ICC 2024 T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC 2024 T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
Stage 1
JPN 0 0 0 0 -
PNG 0 0 0 0 -
PHI 0 0 0 0 -
VAN 0 0 0 0 -
Stage 2
PNG 2 2 0 4 +6.043
JPN 2 2 0 4 +1.850
VAN 2 0 2 0 -3.249
PHI 2 0 2 0 -4.250

Both teams last played against each other in Match 5 of the ICC WT20 East Asia Pacific Qualifier, 2019  where Daniel Smith scored the highest fantasy points for Philippines with 60 match fantasy points while Nalin Nipiko topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Vanuatu with 85 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Philippines against Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea beat Philippines by 117 runs. The top fantasy player for Philippines was Daniel Smith who scored 76 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Japan, Japan beat Vanuatu by 21 runs. The top fantasy player for Vanuatu was Nalin Nipiko who scored 156 fantasy points.

PHI vs VAN, Amini Park, Port Moresby Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Amini Park, Port Moresby will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 9 matches is 117 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 67% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.

Weather Report for Amini Park, Port Moresby

Temperature will hover around 25.96 °C and humidity is expected to be around 58%. 3.62 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

PHI vs VAN, Head to Head

In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Vanuatu All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Philippines.

PHI vs VAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Andrew Mansale 5 67 13.4 0 0 29, 3, 14, 3, 18 -
Jarryd Allan 5 46 9.2 0 0 4, 14, 6, 21, 1 -
Jordan Alegre 5 63 12.6 0 0 1, 33, 0, 23, 6 -
  1. Andrew Mansale

    Andrew Mansale is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Andrew Mansale has scored 67 runs at an average of 13.4 per match.

  2. Jarryd Allan

    Jarryd Allan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Jarryd Allan has scored 4, 14, 6, 21, 1 runs at an average of 9.2 per match.

  3. Jordan Alegre

    Jordan Alegre is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 16 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 6.2. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Jordan Alegre has scored 63 runs at an average of 12.6 per match.

PHI vs VAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Apolinaire Stephen 5 45 9 5 1 5, 7, 2, 24, 7 0, 0, 3, 0, 2
Simpson Obed 5 16 3.2 4 0.8 2, 9, 2, 1, 2 0, 0, 0, 0, 4
Liam Myott 2 1 0.5 2 1 1, 0 1, 1
  1. Apolinaire Liplip Stephen

    Apolinaire Stephen is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches Apolinaire Stephen has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 1.

  2. Simpson Hopeman Obed

    Simpson Obed is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Simpson Obed has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Liam Myott

    Liam Myott is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player bowls and in the last 2 matches Liam Myott has taken 2 wickets at an average of 1.

PHI vs VAN Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Nalin Nipiko 5 208 41.6 8 1.6 18, 1, 54, 35, 100 4, 0, 0, 1, 3
Patrick Matautaava 5 31 6.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 6, 10, 15 3, 1, 0, 2, 0
Daniel Smith 5 124 24.8 6 1.2 9, 12, 68, 0, 35 2, 0, 2, 2, 0
  1. Nalin Nipiko

    Nalin Nipiko is an All Rounder and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 18, 1, 54, 35, 100 runs averaging 41.6 per match. Nalin Nipiko also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 4, 0, 0, 1, 3 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches Nalin Nipiko played here and has taken 4, 0, 0, 3, 2 wickets.

  2. Patrick Kaltaneaki Matautaava

    Patrick Matautaava can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Patrick Matautaava has scored 31 runs at an average of 6.2 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches Patrick Matautaava played here and has taken 3, 1 wickets.

  3. Daniel Christopher Smith

    Daniel Smith is an All Rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 124 runs averaging 24.8 per match. Daniel Smith also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.

PHI vs VAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Nalin Nipiko 5 208 41.6 8 1.6 18, 1, 54, 35, 100 4, 0, 0, 1, 3
Patrick Matautaava 5 31 6.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 6, 10, 15 3, 1, 0, 2, 0
Joshua Rasu 5 26 5.2 6 1.2 16, 0, 2, 2, 6 2, 0, 0, 2, 2
Daniel Smith 5 124 24.8 6 1.2 9, 12, 68, 0, 35 2, 0, 2, 2, 0
Kepler Lukies 4 16 4 3 0.8 5, 0, 5, 6 2, 0, 1, 0
Miggy Podosky 5 76 15.2 4 0.8 0, 5, 41, 10, 20 2, 2, 0, 0, 0

The Top Point Getters for Philippines are Daniel Smith with 76 match fantasy points. Kepler Lukies with 73 match fantasy points and Miggy Podosky with 64 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for Vanuatu are Nalin Nipiko with 156 match fantasy points. Patrick Matautaava with 103 match fantasy points and Joshua Rasu with 89 match fantasy points.

PHI vs VAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Patrick Matautaava 5 31 6.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 6, 10, 15 3, 1, 0, 2, 0
Nalin Nipiko 5 208 41.6 8 1.6 18, 1, 54, 35, 100 4, 0, 0, 1, 3
Daniel Smith 5 124 24.8 6 1.2 9, 12, 68, 0, 35 2, 0, 2, 2, 0
Joshua Rasu 5 26 5.2 6 1.2 16, 0, 2, 2, 6 2, 0, 0, 2, 2
Apolinaire Stephen 5 45 9 5 1 5, 7, 2, 24, 7 0, 0, 3, 0, 2
  1. Patrick Kaltaneaki Matautaava

    Patrick Matautaava is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 31 runs averaging 6.2 per match. Patrick Matautaava also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 3, 1 wickets.

  2. Nalin Nipiko

    Nalin Nipiko is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Nalin Nipiko has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 208 runs averaging 41.6 per match. Nalin Nipiko is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches Nalin Nipiko played here and has taken 9 wickets.

  3. Daniel Christopher Smith

    Daniel Smith can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Daniel Smith has scored 9, 12, 68, 0, 35 runs averaging 24.8 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.

  4. Joshua Rasu

    Joshua Rasu is an All Rounder and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is an off spin Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Joshua Rasu has taken 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  5. Apolinaire Liplip Stephen

    Apolinaire Stephen is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches Apolinaire Stephen has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.

PHI vs VAN Squad Information

Vanuatu (VAN) Squad: Andrew Mansale, Patrick Matautaava, Nalin Nipiko, Joshua Rasu, Clement Tommy, Ronald Tari, Williamsing Nalisa, Simpson Obed, Jamal Vira, Darren Wotu, Apolinaire Stephen, Junior Kaltapau, Jarryd Allan, Godfrey Mangau, Kenny Tari, Womejo Wotu, Tony Tamata, Obed Yosef and Curran Kendrick

Philippines (PHI) Squad: Amanpreet Sirah, Surinder Singh, Daniel Smith, Henry Tyler, Grant Russ, Jordan Alegre, Gurbhupinder Chohan, Hernie Isorena, Huzaifa Mohammed, Miggy Podosky, Kapil Kumar, Josef Doctora, Kepler Lukies, Kulwinderjit Singh, Liam Myott, Arshdeep Samra and Francis Walsh

PHI vs VAN Possible Playing XI

Vanuatu (VAN) Possible Playing XI: Junior Kaltapau, Andrew Mansale, Jarryd Allan, Apolinaire Stephen, Simpson Obed, Obed Yosef, Williamsing Nalisa, Nalin Nipiko, Patrick Matautaava, Joshua Rasu and Ronald Tari

Philippines (PHI) Possible Playing XI: Jordan Alegre, Kapil Kumar, Grant Russ, Liam Myott, Kepler Lukies, Josef Doctora, Huzaifa Mohammed, Daniel Smith, Amanpreet Sirah, Miggy Podosky and Gurbhupinder Chohan

PHI vs VAN Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Jarryd Allan

Batters: Andrew Mansale, Jordan Alegre and Junior Kaltapau

All-Rounders: Amanpreet Sirah, Daniel Smith, Nalin Nipiko and Patrick Matautaava

Bowlers: Apolinaire Stephen, Liam Myott and Simpson Obed

Captain: Nalin Nipiko

Vice-Captain: Patrick Matautaava

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