Cook Islands will be up against Fiji in the 6th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A, 2024. The match will be played at the Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia on 20th August 2024 at 06:00 AM IST.

CK vs FJ Match 6 - Match Information

Match: Cook Islands vs Fiji, Match 6
Date: 20th August 2024
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia

CK vs FJ Match 6 Preview

Cook Islands have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Fiji have also played 2 games in the series and are currently ranked fourth on the points table.

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 10 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A, 2022-23 where Tomakanute Ritawa scored the highest fantasy points for Cook Islands with 175 match fantasy points while Peni Vuniwaqa topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Fiji with 62 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by the Cook Islands, they beat Samoa by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Cook Islands was Liam Denny who scored 84 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series played by Fiji, Vanuatu beat them by 36 runs. The top fantasy player for Fiji was Peni Vuniwaqa who scored 58 fantasy points.

CK vs FJ, Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches is 109 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 20% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.

Weather Report for Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia

Temperature is expected to be around 28.16^°C with 76% humidity. 5.77 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

CK vs FJ, Head-to-Head

In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Fiji batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for the Cook Islands.

CK vs FJ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Mea Tangi Me Ma'ara Joshua Ave

   Ma'ara Ave is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, Ma'ara Ave has scored 55 runs at an average of 18.3 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

2. Aue Metua Parima

   Aue Parima is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. Aue Parima is a top-order batter, who bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 100 runs at an average of 25 per match.

3. Metuisela Beitaki

   Metuisela Beitaki is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.4. Metuisela Beitaki is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 30 runs at an average of 6 per match.

CK vs FJ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Tomakanute Ritawa

   Tomakanute Ritawa is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Tomakanute Ritawa bowls off break and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 7.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

2. Siteri Tabuisulu

   Siteri Tabuisulu is a bowler with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8, and is a punt player for your fantasy team. Siteri Tabuisulu bowls left-arm medium fast.

3. Tevita Sokokisolomone Waqavakatoga

   Tevita Waqavakatoga is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 7. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, Tevita Waqavakatoga has taken 2 wickets at an average of 36. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

CK vs FJ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Liam George Roderick Denny

   Liam Denny is a punt player for your fantasy team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Liam Denny is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 18 runs averaging 18 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 20.6. Liam Denny has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

2. Peni Dakainivanua

   Peni Dakainivanua is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9, and is a punt player for your fantasy team. Peni Dakainivanua is an off-break bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 15.5. 

3. Peni Volavola Vuniwaqa

   Peni Vuniwaqa is a safe bet for your fantasy team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Peni Vuniwaqa has scored 49 runs averaging 16.3 per match.

CK vs FJ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

The top point-getters for the Cook Islands were Liam Denny with 84 match fantasy points, Cory Dickson with 81 match fantasy points, and Aue Parima with 42 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Fiji were Peni Kotoisuva with 11 match fantasy points, Peni Dakainivanua with 8 match fantasy points, and Siteri Tabuisulu with 4 match fantasy points.

CK vs FJ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Mea Tangi Me Ma'ara Joshua Ave

   Ma'ara Ave is a high-risk, high-returns player for your fantasy team. He has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches, Ma'ara Ave has scored 55 runs at an average of 18.3 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

2. Liam George Roderick Denny

   Liam Denny is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Liam Denny is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 18 runs averaging 18 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 20.6. Liam Denny has been very successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

3. Tomakanute Ritawa

   Tomakanute Ritawa is a bowler with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6, and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 team. Tomakanute Ritawa is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 7.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

4. Peni Dakainivanua

   Peni Dakainivanua is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9, and is a punt player for your fantasy team. Peni Dakainivanua is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 15.5. 

5. Peni Volavola Vuniwaqa

   Peni Vuniwaqa is an all-rounder with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6, and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 49 runs at an average of 16.3 per match.

CK vs FJ Squad Information

Fiji (FJ) Squad: Peni Vuniwaqa, Metuisela Beitaki, Siteri Tabuisulu, Tevita Waqavakatoga, Peni Dakainivanua, Peni Kotoisuva, Dawson Roko Tawake, Sunia Yalimaiwai, Joeli Moala, Josaia Cama, James Junior, Apete Sokovagone, Qalo Kau and Anish Shah.

Cook Islands (CK) Squad: Ma'ara Ave, Hayden Dickson, Liam Denny, Cory Dickson, Aue Parima, Thomas Parima, Tomakanute Ritawa, Teaomua Anker, Milton Kavana, Pita Ravarua, Andrew Samuels, Oscar Taylor, Jared Tutty and Tiaki Wuatai.

CK vs FJ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Liam Denny, Peni Vuniwaqa, and Cory Dickson

Batter: Thomas Parima

All-Rounders: Ma'ara Ave and Aue Parima

Bowlers: Tomakanute Ritawa, Peni Dakainivanua, Siteri Tabuisulu, Tevita Waqavakatoga and Peni Kotoisuva

Captain: Peni Kotoisuva

Vice-Captain: Peni Dakainivanua

CK vs FJ Dream11 Prediction