2018 ICC Women’s World T20 – East Asia-Pacific Qualifier 2017

Vanutatu were unable to put any solid partnerships together and at the end of 20 overs finished at 8/81.

Opener Judy Avok (47) top scored, falling three runs shy of a half-century after running out of batting partners.

With the ball, Kaia Arua (2/13), Ravina Oa (2/10) and Sibona Jimmy (2/13) finished with two wickets apiece for the Lewas.

Despite losing openers Konio Oala (5) and Tanya Ruma (1), the Lewas, led by their captain Pauke Siaka (33), smashed their way to victory, reaching the target with five wickets in hand and 33 balls to spare.

Regina Lili'I (36) and Lelia Bourne (29) helped bring Samoa to 5/99 after batting out the full 20 overs.

With the ball, Lewa’s captain Pauke Siaka was the best of the bowlers taking 2/20.

A collapse in the middle order contributed to the Lewas falling short with Konio Oala (0), Veru Frank (0), Brenda Tau (1) and Ravina Oa (5) all going cheaply.

Tailender, Geua Tom top scored for the Lewas finishing unbeaten on 19.

In the end, the Lewas were all bowled out for 83 from 18.2 overs bowled.

The young Vanuatu side batted first at the Sano International Cricket Ground but didn’t last long at the crease. Vanuatu was all bowled out for 80.

Alvina Chilia (24) was the best with the bat for Vanuatu.

Lewa’s Right-arm medium pace bowler, Ravina Oa did the damage with figures of 4/14 off her 3.5 overs.

The Lewas were never in any danger in their run chase scoring at seven runs an over to reach the target with 54 balls to spare.

Captain, Pauke Siaka top scored with 31 runs to her name.