Vanuatu Women vs Netherlands Women, ICCWT20_WCQ, Today Match Prediction 27 April 2024

VAN-W vs NEDW Match Prediction & Analysis

Vanuatu Women, ranked 30th, shocked Zimbabwe (12th) in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, winning by six wickets and reducing their opponents to their lowest T20I total of 61 runs. This is easily one of the biggest upsets in women’s cricket history and will be talked about for days to come. The tiny island nation is competing in a World Cup (men's or women's) qualifier for the first time, and they have proven that they belong on the big stage. Vanuatu’s next match is against the Netherlands on Saturday, which can be a much tougher challenge.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

VAN-W

W

ZIM-W

61/10 in 13.3 4.52

ICCWT20_WCQ

Vanuatu Women beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets 25 Apr 2024

VAN-W

62/4 in 16.3 3.76

NEDW

L L L

NEDW

116/6 in 20.0 5.8

NLW vs IREW

Ireland Women won by 6 wkts 17 Aug 2023

IREW

119/4 in 19.1 6.21

NEDW

82/10 in 15.5 5.18

NLW vs IREW

16 Aug 2023

IREW

148/6 in 20.0 7.4

NEDW

92/9 in 20.0 4.6

NLW vs IREW

IRE-W Won By 10 wickets

14 Aug 2023

IREW

96/0 in 13.1 7.29

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Vanuatu Women Preview

The Netherlands team is growing stronger together, as seen by their victory over Scotland in one of their matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Region Qualifier 2023. In that series, the Netherlands won five of the six games they played, and will be hoping to display the same form in this tournament. 

Sterre Kalis has emerged as a standout player in the Netherlands' top order. Having amassed 973 runs in 30 T20Is, she maintains an impressive average of 37.42, She has also scored a century and five half-centuries in the format. In 2023, the 24-year-old showed impressive form, hitting 176 runs in four matches with an amazing average of 88 and a strike rate of 113.54. As the Netherlands gears up for the challenge in Abu Dhabi, Kalis is poised to play a pivotal role in their pursuit of one of the coveted qualification spots.

All-rounder Iris Zwilling will also have a key role to play in this match. In her last 10 games, she has scored 265 runs at an average of 29.44 and a strike rate of 102. The 22-year-old has also picked up 13 wickets in her last 10 T20Is.

Along with Zwilling, Robine Rijke (12 wickets in the last 8 matches at an economy of 3.91) is expected to share the new ball. These two can pose a threat to Vanuatu’s top-order.

Vanuatu Women Predicted Playing XI:

Iris Zwilling, Eva Lynch, Hannah Landheer, Robine Rijke, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Heather Siegers (c & wk), Merel Dekeling, Caroline de Lange, Phebe Molkenboer, Hannah Landheer, Frederique Overdijk

Vanuatu Women Actual Playing XI:

Rachel Andrew, Valenta Langiatu, Selina Solman, Nasimana Navaika, Alvina Chilia , Maiyllise Carlot, Gillian Chilia, Vicky Mansale, Mahina Tarimiala, Vanessa Vira, Lamauri Chilia

Netherlands Women Preview

The standout moment on the opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 in Abu Dhabi was Vanuatu's incredible performance against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's decision to bat first at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi backfired, as Vanuatu's bowlers put up an outstanding performance, limiting them to 61 runs in 13.3 overs. Vanuatu's spin duo, Vanessa Vira and Nasimana Navaika, combined to claim seven wickets, leaving the Zimbabwean team struggling against their relentless attack.

In response, Vanuatu lost their opening batters, Andrew and Valenta Langiatu, early, but they eventually managed to chase the target in 16.3 overs with six wickets remaining. Nasimana Navaika top-scored with a gritty 21 off 36 balls. 

Despite faltering in the previous match, the team's openers continue to be its backbone when it comes to batting. Rachel Andrew, in particular, stands as the team's prized asset. Over the past 10 games, she has amassed 308 runs, averaging 34.22 with a strike rate of 104. Additionally, Valenta Langiatu's performance adds a sense of consistency to the team's batting unit, having scored 264 runs in the same span at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 98.

Netherlands Women Predicted Playing XI:

Rachel Andrew, Valenta Langiatu, Selina Solman (c), Nasimana Navaika, Alvina Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Maiyllise Carlot, Gillian Chilia, Vicky Mansale, Mahina Tarimiala (wk), Vanessa Vira

Netherlands Women Actual Playing XI:

Babette De Leede, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers, Merel Dekeling, Sterre Kalis

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Tolerance Oval is a pretty even one, with assistance to both batters and bowlers. It tends to be better for batting in the first half and becomes a little slower in the second innings. Seam bowlers should also get some help in the second innings when the floodlights are turned on.

The weather in Abu Dhabi will be warm and clear. We will have a full game.

VAN-W vs NEDW Pitch Report

The average first innings score at the Tolerance Oval is 143 over the last four games. On the first day of this tournament, two matches were played at the venue. The teams batting first scored 122-5 and 161-3, respectively. If Vanuatu Women bat first, they will look to target a score of around 120-130. The Netherlands, meanwhile, might score around 140-150 if they get to bat first.

Toss: To Bat

The two matches played at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi on the opening day of the tournament saw the teams batting first win comfortably. Thus, the toss-winning team is likely to be influenced by this and is likely to bat first as well.