Vanuatu T10 Blast 2020: Mighty Efate Panthers vs Ifira Sharks (Finals)

Match predictions

Winners Prediction: Mighty Efate Panthers have the psychological edge after 3 wins in 3 matches against the Ifira Sharks in the group phase. The odds are heavily in favor of Mighty Efate Panthers with 80-20 chances of winning the finals.  

Score Prediction: The highest score in matches between these two teams is 99 by Mighty Efate Panthers. We expect scores in the range of 80-100 runs in the contest between these two teams. 

Toss Prediction: Batting first has more success in the big finals and both teams will look to choke the opposition in the chasing pressure.  

Predicted Playing XI:

MIGHTY EFATE PANTHERS: Joshua Rasu, Wesley Vira, Simpson Obed, Lazaro Carlot, Jarryd Alan, McMillan Markia , Selwyn Garae , Kendy Kenneth , Shem Sala , Kenny Tari , Tony Tamata

IFIRA SHARKS: Nalin Nipiko, Bethan Moli, Jamal Vira, William Yamak, Alex Stephan, Stepjahane Sandy, Niko Unavulu, Nalin Nipiko, Apolinarine Stephen, Vince Vira, Obed Yoseph

MATCH FACTS:

• Mighty Efate Panthers have 3-0 win-loss record against Ifira Sharks in the group matches.
• Ifira Sharks scores read 35/10, 69/9 & 59/8 in the three matches against Panthers.
• Mighty Efate Panthers is the only team that failed to defend 90+ score this season twice (both against MT Bulls).  

Players to Bet on:

MIGHTY EFATE PANTHERS:

1. Joshua Rasu – Joshua Rasu has 133 runs in the league so far at an impressive strike rate over 200. He also has 9 wickets to his name but his bowling has been taken for lot of runs by MT Bulls team. 
2. Wesley Vira – Wesley Vira has 133 runs to his name and have finished the innings for his team with a flourish in middle order. He also has 6 wickets to his name with his bowling abilities so far. 
3. Simpson Obed – Simpson Obed has formed a good partnership with Wesley Vira both with the ball and bat for the team. He has 104 runs at a strike rate of 175 & 9 wickets to his name in the group phase. 

IFIRA SHARKS:

1. Nalin Nipiko – Nalin Nipiko has 143 runs at a strike arte of 175 runs and has scored 50% of team`s runs this season. He can also bowl effectively taking a few wickets to his name.
2. Apolinarine Stephen – Stephen has 5 wickets with the ball this season so far. He opens the batting but has been dismissed for string of low scores so far. His all-round skills will tempt us to bet on him.
3. Vince Vira – Vince Vira has just 3 wickets to his name but has an impressive economy of just 6.5 RPO. His consistent good performances will yield wickets to his name in this match.  

DREAM XI Picks:

Wicket-Keeper: Jarryd Allan (MEP), McMillan Markia (MEP)

Batsmen: William Yamak (IS), Joshua Rasu (MEP), Apolinarine Stephen (IS)

All-rounders: Simpson Obed (MEP), Nalin Nipiko (IS), Vince Vira (IS)

Bowlers: Wesley Vira (MEP), Obed Yoseph (IS), Shem Sala (MEP)

Captain: Joshua Rasu (MEP) or Nalin Nipiko (IS)

Vice-Captain: Simpson Obed (MEP) or Wesley Vira (MEP)

MEP – Mighty Efate Panthers

IS – Ifira Sharks

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