SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for ICC U19 EAP World Cup Qualifier, Match 16

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Jun 19, 2023 02:23 IST

The 16th match of the ICC U19 EAP World Cup Qualifier will see Samoa Under 19 (SMU-U19) squaring off against Vanuatu Under 19 (VAN-U19) at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Monday, June 19. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

Samoa Under 19 have won none of their last four matches. Vanuatu Under 19, too, have faced four successive defeats.

Samoa Under 19 will give it their all to win the match, but Vanuatu Under 19 are expected to win this nail-biting encounter.

SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 Match Details

The 16th match of the ICC U19 EAP World Cup Qualifier will be played on June 19 at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. The game is set to take place at 6:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19, Match 16

Date and Time: 19th June 2023, 6:00 AM IST

Venue: Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin

Pitch Report

The pitch looks good for the bowlers. Batsmen who are tactically talented will be able to score on this pitch. Both teams will prefer to bat second on this fresh pitch. The last match played on this pitch was between Papua New Guinea Under 19 and New Zealand Under 19, where a total of 347 runs were scored at a loss of 17 wickets.

SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 Form Guide

SMU-U19 - Won 0 of their last 4 matches

VAN-U19 - Won 0 of their last 4 matches

SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 Probable Playing XI

SMU-U19 Playing XI

No injury updates

Bondi Pita, Iefata Faafetai Tautiaga, Polenisia Kaisara, Timoteo Fonofaavae Ki, Darren Ernest Roache, Gasetoa Tasi, Nusipepa Alaimoana, Punapunavale Sua Sale, Afapene Ilaoa (wk), So Joe Vailigi Rarotoga, Maene Tuilaepa

VAN-U19 Playing XI

No injury updates

Curran Tor William Kendrick ©, Sahlin Meltetake, Roderick Lekai, Raymondo Lekai (wk), Steve Wilkinson Sandy, Shay Narai, Cazzavio Yawoi, Graemila Fakao, Josh Andrew Molivakoro, Seru Vatoko, Walley Mansale

SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

A Ilaoa

A Ilaoa is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match as he will bat in the top order and has a high chance of scoring well. He is expected to play well in today's match. R Lekai is another good pick for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

P Kaisara

R Lekai and P Kaisara are the two best batsmen picks for the Dream11 team. B Pita played exceptionally well in the last series, so he is also a good pick for today's Dream11 fantasy team.

All-rounders

S Narai

P Sua Sale and S Narai are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team as they are batting in the top order and also completing their quota of overs. S Wilkinson is another good pick for today's Dream11 team.

Bowlers

D Ernest

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are D Ernest and J Andrew. Both have bowled brilliantly in the last few matches, and they are also expected to bowl in death overs. S Joe is another good pick for the Dream11 team.

SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19 match captain and vice-captain choices

J Andrew

J Andrew will bat in the middle order and also bowl his quota of overs, making him the safest pick for the captaincy. He is expected to play a crucial role in today's match. He has earned 309 points in the last four matches of the season.

S Narai

Since the pitch is well-balanced, you can make S Narai as he will bat in the top order and also complete his quota of overs. You can make him the captain of the grand league teams. He has earned 409 points in the last four matches.

5 Must-Picks for SMU-U19 vs VAN-U19, Match 16

S Narai

J Andrew

P Sua Sale

P Kaisara

D Ernest

Samoa Under 19 vs Vanuatu Under 19 Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is well-balanced, it is advisable to pick at least 4 all-rounders, who will bat at the top order and also bowl their quota of overs. Making them the captain or vice-captain is another good way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.