Roundup: Chiefs crushed by Mangau mania as Tafea go two for two in Port Vila T20 Cup

Matchday Report (Saturday 10 May 2025) 

Men's

The latest round of the Haos Blo Wok Port Vila Men’s T20 Championship 2025 featured a mix of weather interruptions, forfeits, and competitive cricket as teams continue to battle for supremacy in Vanuatu’s premier men’s T20 competition.

Match 1: Tafea Cricket Club vs. Independence Park Chiefs

Result: Tafea CC won by 91 runs

At historic Independence Park, in the only completed match of the day, Tafea delivered a commanding performance, posting 201/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Their bowlers then restricted The Indy Park Chiefs (the club formerly known as Paama Sharks) to 110/7, securing a comprehensive 91-run victory.

Godfrey Mangau led the Tafea charge with a blistering 135 not out from 71 deliveries featuring 10 fours and 9 sixes as he carried his bat. Steward Sandy picked up two wickets.

Chasing the huge total, the only real resistance was from Jason (32 from 24) and Steward Sandy (23 from 21) as the Chiefs' chase was never really able to get going after key wickets of Jamal Vira and club coach Womajo Wotu fell cheaply and only managed to post 110 for 7 from their 20 overs. Promising tall left arm fast bowler Neto Wotu took 3 for 7 from his four overs.

In the other two matches, both at the Vanuatu Cricket grounds, there was no play, which was not to everyone's approval. Tusker Panthers & North Efate BushPigs shared the spoils due to a wet field that caused play to be abandoned. On VCG #1, Mighty Saints forfeited, giving full points to Splashe Mele Bulls to get their season off and running.

This Saturday 16 May at 1pm sees:

• North Efate take on Indy Park Chiefs at Independence Park

• Splashe Mele Bulls against Tusker Panthers at VCG #1 and

• Tafea CC vs Mighty Saints next door on field number two.

Women's:

The Pacific Private Bank Port Vila Women’s T20 Club Championship 2025 delivered fast-paced and decisive cricket action on Saturday, 10 May, with Independence Park Chiefs and Ifira Blackbirds Women securing dominant victories.

Match 1: Tafea Cricket Club vs. Independence Park Chiefs

Result: Independence Park Chiefs won by 6 wickets.In a spirited contest,

Tafea Cricket Club posted 66/5 in 11.3 overs before rain interrupted play. National hero Nasimana Navaika led the charge with 45 from 36 balls. Selinda Reve took 2 for 2 from her two overs.

Chasing a revised target, Independence Park Chiefs responded, reaching 68/4 in just 7.3 overs thanks mainly to a whopping 32 extras, to seal a 6-wicket victory, highlighting the need for better discipline with the ball if Tafea hope to be a threat in 2025.

Match 2: North Efate Bushpigs vs. Ifira Blackbirds Women

Result: Ifira Blackbirds Women won by 9 wickets.

In the day's second match, North Efate Bushpigs managed only 29/5 in a shortened 15-over game. No batter reached double figures with extra contributing 29. Liat Kadauwad was the main destroyer taking 3 wickets for 9 runs in her 3.2 overs.

Ifira Blackbirds Women made quick work of the chase, reaching 31/1 in just 5.2 overs to secure a comprehensive 9-wicket win.

This Saturday 16 May sees the 9am women's games as follows:

• Ifira Blackbirds vs Splashe Mele Bulls at Vanuatu Cricket Ground 1

• North Efate CC vs Indy Park Chiefs at Independence Park

  
  

For updates, fixtures, and results, stay tuned to the official Vanuatu Cricket Association channels including the live scores for women and men's comps on CricClubs or the VCA App.

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