Fiji vs Philippines: ASF Sirah's 4 for 14 sets up the chase in a 4-wicket win
Philippines beat Fiji by 4 wickets. JEA Doctora made 42* (33), ASF Sirah took 4 for 14.
Philippines beat Fiji by 4 wickets in the Match 3 of Japan Twenty20 Tri-Series at Sano International Cricket Ground 2, Sano. Fiji made 116 all out in 18.4 overs; Philippines replied with 117 for 6 in 18.2 overs. JEA Doctora top-scored with 42* (33) at a strike rate of 127.3, and ASF Sirah returned 4 for 14.
How the innings unfolded
Fiji — 116 all out in 18.4 overs
Scored at 6.21 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 52 | 1 | 8.67 | 8 (7×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 58 | 5 | 5.80 | 5 (3×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 6 | 4 | 2.25 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Fiji lost 5 wickets for 11 runs, from 105 to 116.
The largest stand was 30 for the 1st wicket between Peni Vuniwaqa and V Veiqravi, from 17 balls (10.59 an over).
Philippines — 117 for 6 in 18.2 overs
Scored at 6.38 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 41 | 3 | 6.83 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 57 | 3 | 5.70 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 19 | 0 | 8.14 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
Philippines lost 4 wickets for 18 runs, from 37 to 55.
The largest stand was 37 for the 6th wicket between G Chohan and JEA Doctora, from 38 balls (5.84 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEA Doctora | Philippines | 42* | 33 | 127.3 | 6 | 1 |
| Peni Vuniwaqa | Fiji | 42 | 31 | 135.5 | 7 | 1 |
| AS Samra | Philippines | 20 | 15 | 133.3 | 3 | 0 |
| N Acawei | Fiji | 15 | 18 | 83.3 | 2 | 0 |
| G Chohan | Philippines | 14 | 23 | 60.9 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASF Sirah | Philippines | 3.4 | 4 for 14 | 3.82 | 0 |
| G Chohan | Philippines | 4 | 3 for 18 | 4.50 | 1 |
| N Tanner | Philippines | 3 | 2 for 10 | 3.33 | 0 |
| SM Tupou | Fiji | 4 | 2 for 29 | 7.25 | 0 |
| P Dakainivanua | Fiji | 4 | 1 for 18 | 4.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 37 (38 balls) for Philippines's 6th wicket — G Chohan and JEA Doctora
- 30 (17 balls) for Fiji's 1st wicket — Peni Vuniwaqa and V Veiqravi
- 25 (25 balls) for Fiji's 6th wicket — M Ravula and N Acawei
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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