PNG vs Samoa Dream11 Prediction – 6th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 | Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report

The 6th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 features Papua New Guinea (PNG) facing Samoa on 9 October 2025 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman. Both teams will aim for a crucial win to strengthen their chances of advancing in the tournament, making this clash highly competitive for fantasy cricket enthusiasts.

🏏 Match Details

• Match: Papua New Guinea (PNG) vs Samoa, 6th Match
• Date: 9 October 2025
• Time (IST): 8:30 PM
• Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman
• Format: 20 overs per side

🌤 Pitch Report & Conditions

• Pitch Type: Balanced, assists both batters and bowlers
• Average Score: 150–170 runs
• Toss Impact: Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to gauge conditions
• Weather: Clear skies expected, no interruptions

The pitch at Al Amerat usually offers a balance between bat and ball. Spinners can play a crucial role in the middle overs, while pacers may get early breakthroughs with the new ball. Batters need to pace their innings carefully to post or chase a competitive total.

🔍 Squads & Key Players

Papua New Guinea (PNG)

• Top Order: Assad Vala (C), Sese Bau, Tony Ura
• Middle Order: Dion Ebrahim, Charles Amini
• All-Rounders: Norman Vanua, Jack Vare
• Bowlers: Kiplin Doriga, Chad Soper

Key Players:

• Assad Vala (C): Experienced top-order batsman and part-time bowler, key for stability and breakthroughs
• Norman Vanua: All-rounder, contributes with both bat and ball
• Kiplin Doriga: Fast bowler, effective in early overs

Samoa

• Top Order: Caleb Jasmat (C), Ross Taylor, Sean Solia
• Middle Order: Benjamin Mailata, Ili Tugaga
• All-Rounders: Fereti Suluoto, Darius Visser
• Bowlers: Samuel French (wk), Saumani Tiai

Key Players:

• Ross Taylor (C): Veteran batsman, can anchor innings and accelerate when needed
• Darius Visser: Explosive batter, capable of quick-fire innings
• Fereti Suluoto: All-rounder, can contribute in batting and bowling

💡 Dream11 Suggested Teams & Strategy

✅ Small League Team

• Wicketkeeper: Samuel French
• Batsmen: Assad Vala (C), Ross Taylor, Sean Solia
• All-Rounders: Norman Vanua (VC), Darius Visser
• Bowlers: Kiplin Doriga, Saumani Tiai, Chad Soper

Reasoning: Balanced team with stable top-order batters, all-rounders, and wicket-taking bowlers.

🎯 Grand League / Risky Team

• Wicketkeeper: Ili Tugaga
• Batsmen: Benjamin Mailata, Tony Ura, Charles Amini
• All-Rounders: Fereti Suluoto (VC), Jack Vare
• Bowlers: Kiplin Doriga, Saumani Tiai, Chad Soper

Differential Picks:

• Benjamin Mailata: Middle-order batsman, can accelerate innings
• Jack Vare: Bowler capable of picking crucial wickets

🏁 Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Match Prediction

• Predicted Winner: Papua New Guinea (PNG)
• Expected Score (batting first): 150–170 runs
• Winning Margin: 10–20 runs or 2–3 wickets

PNG’s experienced squad and form give them a slight edge over Samoa.

🧠 Fantasy Tips & Strategy

• Pick 2–3 all-rounders for maximum points
• Top-order batters likely to face most overs are priority
• Include at least one death-over specialist bowler
• Captain & Vice-Captain: choose one safe and one differential pick