Vanuatu women’s cricket has seen progressive development arising from a reputation as a team with the crunch skills, orderliness, energy, and team spirit. The unit is mixed with experienced leaders and young ones shaping the future of women’s cricket in the Pacific. The tournament is being held in Vanuatu, and the major morale booster for the home team is a strong performance.
Vanuatu Women’s T20 EAP Qualifier 2025 Squad
| S.No | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Andrew | All-rounder (Opening Batter) |
| 2 | Valenta Langiatu | Batter / Captain |
| 3 | Selina Solman | All-rounder (Medium Pace) |
| 4 | Nasimana Navaika | Bowler (Off-spin) |
| 5 | Melissa Fare | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 6 | Valérie Tavo | Batter |
| 7 | Yasheeta Prasad | Bowler (Left-arm Orthodox) |
| 8 | Roselyn Talo | All-rounder (Batting + Spin) |
| 9 | Veronica Tari | Batter |
| 10 | Lorinda Steven | Bowler (Medium-fast) |
| 11 | Vika Tari | All-rounder (Lower-order) |
| 12 | Hellen Vatou | Bowler (Leg-spin) |
| 13 | Juliette Samuel | All-rounder (Middle-order) |
| 14 | Vanessa Vira | Bowler (Seam) |
| 15 | Merle Tato | Wicketkeeper-Batter (Reserve) |
Key Player Analysis
Rachel Andrew: Rachel is a reliable top-order batter and an all-rounder who can see off the new ball and willing to go on the attack. Rachel plays good aggressive strokes and can give a power-hitters start to their innings during powerplays.
Valenta Langiatu: The captain is the backbone of the Vanuatu batting line-up whose presence in the team anchors any innings she plays and also the other young players that she leads.
Selina Solman: By far the most experienced Vanuatu cricketer and an all-rounder who has formerly led the side, she bowls medium pace and can change the game from the middle order.
Nasimana Navaika: An off-spinner who is effective on the slow pitches of the Pacific islands. Choking runs in the middle overs is what she does best.
Melissa Fare: An extremely sharp wicketkeeper-batter behind the stumps. Gives stability to the lower middle order and can work well under pressure.
Yasheeta Prasad: Young left-arm spinner who gives variety to the attack. Her development in recent years has strengthened the team’s spinning department.
Lorinda Steven: Key pace option who bowls medium-fast with discipline. Steven bowls crucial overs during the powerplay and at the death.
Selina Solman and Rachel Andrew: The most experienced players who can help carry the team through big matches with captain Valenta Langiatu taking the anchor role. The mix of seam and spin all-rounders makes this Vanuatu squad very well- balanced.
Vanuatu’s participation in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier 2025 is historic, with home ground advantage, vociferous backing, and the upright spirit of cricketers, they will certainly be aiming high at qualification for the world stage.
