The beginning of the 2023 domestic season in Vanuatu will see the Men’s 40-Over Club Competition (Domestic Shield) start from 04th February, and Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA) have also announced the central contracts for the National squad players to bring more excitement to the start of the competition. With multiple International tournaments in line this year that includes ICC events along with regional tournaments, the Men’s competition will be the right platform to begin the preparations for the National squad members and other aspiring domestic players.
Six (6) teams, namely Splashe Mele Bulls, Mighty Saints, Paama Sharks, Tusker Panthers, Tafea Sandalwood and the North Efate Bush Pigs will be taking part in the 40-overs competition, with three (3) venues at Vanuatu Cricket Grounds (VCG) and Independence Park set to host multiple matches on single match-days. Much will be expected from the contracted players from all the clubs, which includes Splashe Mele Bulls (Patrick Matautaava, Nono Chilia), Tusker Panthers (Junior Kaltapau, Joshua Rasu, Tony Tamata, Jarryd Allan), IFIRA Blackbird (Nalin Nipiko), North Efate Bush Pigs (Ronald Tari), Paama Sharks (Apolinaire Stephen, Obed Yosef, Curran Kendrick, Jamal Vira, Bethan Viraliliu), Tafea Cricket Club (Godfrey Mangau, Darren Wotu, Clement Tommy, Williamsing Nalisa, Womejo Wotu, Roderick Lekai) and Mighty Saints (Kenny Tari, Simpson Obed, Jack Neven, McMillan Markia).
Vanuatu Men’s Domestic Shield Schedule
25th February 2023: North Efate Bush Pigs vs Tafea Sandalwood (Scorecard) ; Mighty Saints vs Splashe Mele Bulls (Scorecard) ; Paama Sharks vs Tusker Panthers (Scorecard)
18th February 2023: Tafea Sandalwood vs Paama Sharks (Scorecard) ; Tusker Panthers vs Mighty Saints (Scorecard) ; Splashe Mele Bulls vs North Efate Bush Pigs (Scorecard)
04th February 2023: Mighty Saints vs Tafea CC (Scorecard) ; Paama Sharks vs North Efate Bush Pigs (Scorecard) ; Tusker Panthers vs Splashe Mele Bulls (Scorecard)
