Vanuatu vs Fiji: Joshua Rasu's 59 sets the target in a 121-run win
Vanuatu beat Fiji by 121 runs. Joshua Rasu made 59 (49), Williamsing Nalisa took 3 for 6.
Vanuatu beat Fiji by 121 runs in the Match 2 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Nisshin. Vanuatu made 169 for 4 in 20 overs; Fiji replied with 48 all out in 14.4 overs. Joshua Rasu top-scored with 59 (49) at a strike rate of 120.4, and Williamsing Nalisa returned 3 for 6.
How the innings unfolded
Vanuatu — 169 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.45 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 44 | 1 | 7.33 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 89 | 1 | 8.90 | 8 (3×4, 5×6) |
| Death overs | 36 | 2 | 9.00 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 71 for the 2nd wicket between Andrew Mansale and Joshua Rasu, from 55 balls (7.75 an over).
Fiji — 48 all out in 14.4 overs
Scored at 3.27 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 22 | 3 | 3.67 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 26 | 7 | 3.00 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
Fiji lost 7 wickets for 16 runs, from 32 to 48.
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Rasu | Vanuatu | 59 | 49 | 120.4 | 4 | 2 |
| Andrew Mansale | Vanuatu | 49 | 33 | 148.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Nalin Nipiko | Vanuatu | 32* | 22 | 145.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Matautaava | Vanuatu | 18 | 12 | 150.0 | 1 | 1 |
| N Acawei | Fiji | 13 | 13 | 100.0 | 1 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsing Nalisa | Vanuatu | 3.4 | 3 for 6 | 1.64 | 0 |
| D Wotu | Vanuatu | 2 | 2 for 3 | 1.50 | 0 |
| Joshua Rasu | Vanuatu | 2 | 2 for 10 | 5.00 | 0 |
| J Baleicikoibia | Fiji | 3 | 2 for 29 | 9.67 | 0 |
| Nalin Nipiko | Vanuatu | 1 | 1 for 6 | 6.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 71 (55 balls) for Vanuatu's 2nd wicket — Andrew Mansale and Joshua Rasu
- 37 (29 balls) for Vanuatu's 1st wicket — Joshua Rasu and Patrick Matautaava
- 31 (19 balls) for Vanuatu's 3rd wicket — Andrew Mansale and Nalin Nipiko
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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