Sano
Sano International Cricket Ground
113
27
39
P.N.G.
PNG
207/5 (20.0)
P.N.G. chose to BAT
Vanuatu
VAN
60/10 (14.2)
PNG beat VAN by 147 runs
PNG vs VAN Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team | T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier

Published on May 16, 2026

PNG vs VAN Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team | T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier

Get ready for an explosive clash in the Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier! P.N.G. takes on Vanuatu in a high voltage T20 encounter that promises massive action for cricket fans and fantasy users alike.

With P.N.G. dominating recent fixtures and Vanuatu looking for a massive upset, this game is a goldmine for your fantasy contests. If you are looking to build a Fantasy Winning Team, you need the right data, player matchups, and venue insights. Let us dive into the ultimate match preview!

๐Ÿ“Œ MATCH DETAILS

  • Match: P.N.G. vs Vanuatu
  • Date: 17 May 2026
  • Time (IST): 10:30 AM
  • Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano

๐Ÿ“บ LIVE STREAMING & BROADCAST DETAILS

  • Digital streaming (App + Website): FanCode App and Website
  • TV channels (India + Global): Not broadcast on Indian TV

๐ŸŒฆ WEATHER REPORT

The weather in Sano is expected to be clear and sunny with temperatures hovering around 22 degrees Celsius.

  • Dew factor: Since this is an afternoon game, dew will have zero impact.
  • Rain impact: There is less than a 10 percent chance of rain, ensuring a full, uninterrupted game.

๐Ÿ‘‰ With clear skies and no dew, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first and put runs on the board!

๐ŸŸ PITCH REPORT & VENUE STATS

The Pitch Report at the Sano International Cricket Ground suggests a tricky surface for the batters.

  • Pitch nature: Slow and gripping
  • Batting vs bowling trend: Highly favorable for bowlers
  • Pace vs spin dominance: Spinners are the absolute kings here
  • Average score: A modest 127 runs

๐Ÿ‘‰ Fantasy Takeaway: With spinners taking 45 wickets compared to just 27 wickets by pacers in the last five games, loading your team with spin bowling all rounders is the ultimate strategy for the top of the Leaderboard!

๐Ÿ“Š TEAM FORM & HEAD TO-HEAD

P.N.G.

  • Last 5 matches: W/W/W/W/L
  • Recent performance summary: They are in phenomenal form, winning four of their last five games with dominant all round displays.
  • Head to-head record: 2 Wins

Vanuatu

  • Last 5 matches: L/L/L/W/L
  • Recent performance summary: Struggling to find momentum, relying heavily on individual brilliance rather than team effort.
  • Head to-head record: 0 Wins

๐Ÿš‘ INJURY UPDATES & PLAYER AVAILABILITY

  • Injured: None reported
  • Doubtful: None
  • Fully fit: All players from both squads are available for selection.

๐Ÿ PROBABLE PLAYING XI (BOTH TEAMS)

P.N.G.

Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Lega Siaka, Patrick Nou, Assad Vala, Hila Vare, Boio Ray, Kabua Morea, Alei Nao, Aue Oru, John Kariko

Vanuatu

Nalin Nipiko, Clement Tommy, Andrew Mansale, Williamsing Nalisa, Joshua Rasu, Bettan Viraliliu, Wamjeo Wotu, Junior Kaltapau, Tim Cutler, Darren Wotu, Nicholas Venables

๐Ÿ”ฅ KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH

  • Joshua Rasu: He has smashed 49 runs and taken 6 wickets in the series. He is a one man army for his team and a must have captaincy pick.
  • Assad Vala: With 60 runs and 2 wickets, his all round abilities make him a massive threat on this slow surface.
  • Aue Oru: A lethal bowler who has already grabbed 6 wickets in the tournament. He is a game changer in the middle overs.
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๐ŸŽฏ FANTASY PICKS

Small League Safe Picks

  • Joshua Rasu
  • Assad Vala

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Aue Oru
  • Sese Bau

๐Ÿ‘‰ Perfect for big contest wins! Use these differential picks to climb the ranks in Mega Leagues.

๐Ÿ”ฎ MATCH PREDICTION / OUTLOOK

  • Final verdict: P.N.G. is the overwhelming favorite to win this clash.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Based on their flawless recent form, superior spin attack, and historical dominance, expect P.N.G. to secure a comfortable victory. However, if Vanuatu bats first and posts around 140, we could see a thrilling contest!

โš ๏ธ DISCLAIMER

Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team. Make sure to adjust your Dream11 Prediction based on the final lineups.

Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier PNG vs VAN players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Assad ValaPNGALLโœ…91LHB871017319322.48110.049195OB54482.417.836.5916.203/7432891786021005774.996.94โœ…410545448
Sese BauPNGALLโœ…66LHB58712268524.03111.156138OB38241.919.416.3118.403/6242387611150286.4229.2717.58โœ…2146201166
John KarikoPNGBOWLโœ…28LHB1072698.6672.2203SLA28373.613.755.0416.314/118298.5197141001176.6923.58โœ…5990950
Alei NaoPNGBOWLโœ…27RHB1591253020.83107.75016RM27273.219.926.219.203/158296192333100977.772.162.91421098
Lega SiakaPNGALLโœ…73RHB66610658517.75116.133111RFM,LB15132.112.465.0614.703/164325210447050385.59.3614.2โœ…11861431512
Tony UraPNGBATโœ…87RHB869249310732.37148.5621331211.52171801/122828168050182.789.799.26โœ…312311100
Hila VarePNGWKโœ…22LHB163100187.6986.2012000-1122958220100820.560.590.621910006
Boio RayPNGBATโœ…9RHB801014612.6298.050820160-2225.55129050616.290.570.79226-240
Patrick NouPNGBATโœ…8RHB82601910103.4408301.360-3211229050411.040.080.080000
Joshua RasuVANALLโœ…45RHB4448187420.45106.92386RM33503.316.067.313.235/36121333333496200187.0622.2721.21โœ…6754670
Andrew MansaleVANBATโœ…40RHB3948088223.08116.59584OB11132.615.36.8613.303/131814242300200645.983.74.0413343000
Nalin NipikoVANBATโœ…45RHB457108610028.57117.47127RM34502.916.188.2411.765/1991151590100327.381.61.182010-208
Clement TommyVANWKโœ…30RHB2614074716.2897.36040000-1918484280100252.184.083.26โœ…11373300
Patrick MatautaavaVANALLโœ…68RHB686104010316.77120.644124RM62763.216.316.2815.503/7421205205184200778.421.663.45โœ…95018280
Ala ViraliliuVANWKโœ…4RHB30513917106.2504000-359.420.420.391614208
Womejo WotuVANBATโœ…24RHB2241872510.38101.630191051.828.27.692202/19101222212010010.290.330.080000
Junior KaltapauVANBATโœ…31RHB2854976021.699.59146OB1145112.752401/5161101080100431.481.491.89โœ…10433360
Tim CutlerVANBOWLโœ…14RHB83693413.8106.1508SLA14123.4307.52403/110110910902200933.280.490.82โœ…8531480
Roderick LekaiVANALLโœ…1LHB1022210000OB000-0118.120.490.42216200
Aue OruPNGBOWLโœ…6RHB1044436.36006102.88.85.1710.224/1122136.5273461001064.52.293.271813036
Nicholas VenablesVANBOWLโœ…6LHB20110.516.6600LMF633.539.335.614202/1101137137032001042.110.70.7815161110
Gaba FrankPNGBATโœ…2LHB104445000LB21122111201/3378.550.320.4412370330
Completed matches of Vanuatu
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 May - 06:00 AMNisshinVanuatuVANFijiFiji Vanuatu won by 121 runs
09 May - 06:00 AMNisshinJapanJPNVanuatuVAN123/10 (19.4)93/6 (20.0) Japan won by 30 runs
12 May - 06:00 AMSanoVanuatuVANSamoaSamoa129/8 (20.0)132/1 (15.3) Samoa won by 9 wickets (with 27 balls remaining)
13 May - 10:30 AMSanoCook IslandsCOKVanuatuVAN163/7 (20.0)69/5 (8.0) Cook Islands won by 11 runs (DLS method)
16 May - 06:00 AMSanoVanuatuVANIndonesiaINA102/9 (20.0)101/9 (20.0) Vanuatu won by 1 run
17 May - 10:30 AMSanoPapua New GuineaPNGVanuatuVAN207/5 (20.0)60/10 (14.2) PNG beat VAN by 147 runs
Completed matches of Papua New Guinea
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 May - 10:30 AMNisshinPapua New GuineaPNGSouth KoreaSKOR197/3 (20.0)61/10 (19.4) P.N.G. won by 136 runs
10 May - 10:30 AMNisshinPapua New GuineaPNGCook IslandsCOK204/5 (20.0)155/6 (20.0) P.N.G. won by 49 runs
13 May - 06:00 AMSanoSamoaSamoaPapua New GuineaPNG112/10 (20.0)115/8 (20.0) P.N.G. won by 2 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
14 May - 06:00 AMSanoPapua New GuineaPNGIndonesiaINA130/7 (20.0)92/9 (19.0) P.N.G. won by 38 runs
17 May - 10:30 AMSanoPapua New GuineaPNGVanuatuVAN207/5 (20.0)60/10 (14.2) PNG beat VAN by 147 runs
18 May - 10:30 AMSanoJapanJPNPapua New GuineaPNG121/7 (20.0)95/8 (20.0) Japan won by 26 runs
Completed matches at Sano International Cricket Ground
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 May - 06:00 AMIndonesiaINAPhilippinesPHI132/9 (20.0)121/6 (20.0) Indonesia won by 11 runs
09 May - 06:00 AMIndonesiaINASamoaSamoa92/8 (20.0)93/1 (9.2) Samoa won by 9 wickets (with 64 balls remaining)
10 May - 06:00 AMSamoaSamoaPhilippinesPHI166/7 (20.0)70/10 (14.4) Samoa won by 96 runs
12 May - 06:00 AMVanuatuVANSamoaSamoa129/8 (20.0)132/1 (15.3) Samoa won by 9 wickets (with 27 balls remaining)
12 May - 10:30 AMJapanJPNIndonesiaINA142/7 (20.0)101/10 (19.1) Japan won by 41 runs
13 May - 06:00 AMSamoaSamoaPapua New GuineaPNG112/10 (20.0)115/8 (20.0) P.N.G. won by 2 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
13 May - 10:30 AMCook IslandsCOKVanuatuVAN163/7 (20.0)69/5 (8.0) Cook Islands won by 11 runs (DLS method)
14 May - 06:00 AMPapua New GuineaPNGIndonesiaINA130/7 (20.0)92/9 (19.0) P.N.G. won by 38 runs
14 May - 10:30 AMJapanJPNCook IslandsCOK90/10 (18.5)94/7 (20.0) Cook Islands won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
16 May - 06:00 AMVanuatuVANIndonesiaINA102/9 (20.0)101/9 (20.0) Vanuatu won by 1 run
16 May - 10:30 AMSamoaSamoaJapanJPN81/10 (18.5)82/1 (11.1) Japan won by 9 wickets (with 53 balls remaining)
17 May - 06:00 AMCook IslandsCOKIndonesiaINA128/6 (16.0)78/6 (16.0) Cook Islands won by 50 runs
17 May - 10:30 AMPapua New GuineaPNGVanuatuVAN207/5 (20.0)60/10 (14.2) PNG beat VAN by 147 runs
18 May - 06:00 AMCook IslandsCOKSamoaSamoa75/10 (19.1)79/1 (11.2) Samoa won by 9 wickets (with 52 balls remaining)
18 May - 10:30 AMJapanJPNPapua New GuineaPNG121/7 (20.0)95/8 (20.0) Japan won by 26 runs
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