Published: Feb 21, 2017, 11:06 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 21, 2017, 11:06 AM (IST)
Wins by Fiji and Vanuatu at the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific see them share the top of the table at the end of day 2 in Bendigo, while Indonesia recorded their first win. In the all-Pacific showdown at Dower Park, Samoa chose to bat first and got off to a great start with an 85-run partnership for the first wicket. However a batting collapse saw them those four wickets for just one run as Riyahd Khan took three wickets in one over on his way to figures of 4-36. When Daniel Burgess departed for just five, Samoa were in deep trouble at 6 for 130. ICC World Cricket League Qualifier 2017 – East Asia-Pacific: Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji register early wins
But some big hitting from youngsters Maletino Maiava (37) and Tiafala Alatasi (35) helped Samoa to a competitive 7-205 from their 50 overs. Sunday’s hero for Samoa, captain Ben Mailata, again stepped up taking two early wickets to leave Fiji reeling at 2-5 in the fifth over. However, Fiji’s experience and depth shone through with an 84-run partnership between Sekove Ravoka (58) and Seru Tupou (70) steering Fiji to a comfortable three-wicket win. In Monday’s other matches, Vanuatu were far too strong for the Philippines, winning by 121 runs. Vanuatu’s captain Andrew Mansale (66) and Trevor Langa (50) starred with the bat while Daniel Smith picked up three wickets for the Philippines. East Asia-Pacific Qualifier: ICC announces squads and fixtures
Indonesia recorded their first win of the tournament with a 54-run triumph over Japan, their first victory over Japan in several years. Man of the match Viraj Bhammar (71) struck some lofty blows on the Queen Elizabeth Oval to get Indonesia to 7-210 from their 50 overs. Japan started well but struggled to match the required run rate as wickets fell at regular intervals to be all out for 156 in the 46th over. ICC statement on eligibility dispute
All teams have Tuesday off with play resuming on Wednesday February 22nd. The six teams are competing for a position in the ICC’s World Cricket League Division 5. All matches will be live scored through www.icc-cricket.com/world-
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Summary of results:
Samoa 7 for 205 in 50 overs (Kaisala 46, Cotter 42; R Khan 4 for 36) lost to Fiji 7 for 207 in 47.5 overs (Tupou 70, Ravoka 58; Mailata 2 for 39) by 3 wickets.
Vanuatu 6 for 224 in 50 overs (Mansale 66, Langa 50, Nipiko 45; D Smith 3 for 35)Â beat Philippines 103 in 43.1 overs (Hill 29, Matautaava 2 for 11 (9); Chilia 2 for 12) by 121 runs.
Indonesia 7 for 210 in 50 overs (Bhammar 71, Tadarus 36) beat Japan 156 in 45.1 overs (Takada 26; Budiarta 2 for 16, Rubbi 2 for 19) by 54 runs.
