Ifira Sharks vs Mele Tafea Bulls match prediction 13 Jun 2020

Ifira Sharks will lock horns with Mele Tafea Bulls in match number nine of the ongoing edition of the Betbarter Vanuatu Blast T10 League at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground at the Hybrid Oval on June 13, Saturday. Mighty Efate Panthers have already made it to the final and whoever wins this last league clash between Ifira Sharks and Mele Tafea Bulls will join the Panthers in the big game. Both Ifira Sharks and Mele Tafea Bulls have identical stats so far in this tournament as both teams have won two and lost three games and both are on four points. Therefore, whoever bags those two points which are at stake, will have a chance to lift the trophy for the first time ever.

Ifira Sharks

Ifira Sharks are coming into this fixture on the back of a 13-run loss against Mighty Efate Panthers and that was their third defeat against the Panthers in this tournament. However, here’s an interesting piece of stat that might draw your attention - The Sharks have played twice against the Bulls and guess what - they have won both the encounters! Isn’t that interesting? I bet it is! Sharks will be looking to give every bit of their effort in this forthcoming match against Mele Tafea Bulls and make it three in three against their opponent to set up the final clash against the Panthers. The above mentioned stat might add to their advantage when they take on the Bulls on Saturday in a virtual knockout game. Their skipper Nalin Nipiko will be the player to watch out for with the bat as he has already racked up 143 runs with the bat in this ongoing season of the Betbarter Vanuatu Blast T10 League. Obed Yoseph and Nipiko are their highest wicket takers in this competition so far and will be crucial for the Sharks.

Probable XI: Nalin Nipiko (C), William Yamak, Jamal Vira (WK), Bethan Moli, Apolinaire Stephen, Michael Avock, Alex Stephen, Fernando Laumae, Stephane Sandy, Vince Vira, Obed Yoseph.

Mele Tafea Bulls

Mele Tafea Bulls will have some momentum with them after they literally thrashed Mighty Efate Panthers in their previous fixture by nine wickets. The Panthers are the best side of the tournament and Mele Tafea Bulls have rattled them, not once but twice. On the contrary, the Bulls have never won against the Sharks in this tournament and they will be raring to go out there in the middle on Saturday and break that jinx. The skipper Andrew Mansale, Clement Tommy and Philip Tsione are the danger men who can change the complexion of the game with their respective willows. All three of them can hit the ball hard and clear the rope with consummate ease and more importantly, all three of them have been amongst runs. Andre Mansale has also been among wickets as he picked up a four-fer the last time Mele Tafea Bulls took on Ifira Sharks in the ongoing season of the Betbarter Vanuatu Blast T10 League. With the form they are in, it is likely that the Bulls will sail into the final and set up a date with Mighty Efate Panthers.

Probable XI: Patrick Matautaava, Andrew Mansale (C), Clement Tommy (WK), Eddie Mansale, Philip Tsione, Nono Chila, Godfrey Mangau, Rival Samson, Darren Wotu, Wamjeo Wotu, Marcel Taea.

Betting Tips

The bookies have given their verdict and they are back Mele Tafea Bulls for this virtual knockout encounter. Sportsbet.io is offering odds of 1.74 for a Bulls victory over the Ifira Sharks and that is the likely outcome if you are considering the current run of form of both sides.