France Cricket to host Four Nations Cup tournament in March 2025 in New Caledonia

As per the strategic agreement signed between France Cricket and New Caledonia National Cricket Committee in March 2024, France Cricket will be hosting the Inaugural edition of Women’s Four Nations Cup T20 (Pacific-France Women Championship) International tournament (with ICC ranking points) from 10th – 14th, March 2025 at the NDU Central ground in Noumea, New Caledonia. Women’s National teams of Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa and France will be competing in the tournament, which will see the French Women’s team comprising of New Caledonian players in majority. The National trials for New Caledonian Women players are already underway and selections will be made in due course of time.

The strategic agreement aims to promote the regional influence of New Caledonian cricket through the implementation of action programs aimed at stimulating international cricket practices in the three provinces. In addition, the agreement facilitates the selection of New Caledonian players within French teams and promotes collaboration in the integration of New Caledonian cricket into international governing bodies. France Cricket is committed to working closely with the New Caledonia National Cricket Committee to improve various aspects, with specific focus on improving the administrative framework, enhancing high-level training programs and promoting school cricket initiatives to engage young audiences and democratize the sport.

Four Nations Cup T20I Tournament Schedule

Fiji: Ilisapeci Waqavakatoga (Captain), Mealaia Biu, Sulia Vuni, Ana Gonerara, Mee Waqanisau, Silivia Kijiana, Akosita Levaci, Jasvil Rokoro, Karalaini Vakuruivalu, Maeavhanisi Erasito, Akosita Poulter, Elena Laini, Sarafina Tubakibau and Kiera Amoe

Vanuatu: Selina Solman (Captain), Alvina Chilia, Gillian Chilia, Rachel Andrew, Mahina Tarimiala, Naitha Simelum, Nasimana Navaika, Natalia Kakor, Susan Stephen, Valenta Langiatu, Vanessa Vira and Vicky Mansale

10th March 2025: Samoa vs Vanuatu (Scorecard)

11th March 2025: Vanuatu vs France (Scorecard) ; Fiji vs Samoa (Scorecard)

12th March 2025: Samoa vs France (Scorecard) ; Vanuatu vs Fiji (Scorecard)

13th March 2025: Fiji vs France (Scorecard)

14th March 2025: 3rd/4th Play-off (Scorecard) ; FINAL (Scorecard)