Fiji achieved its first win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional A Pacific tournament in Samoa on Tuesday, marking a notable comeback after two earlier losses. The national team secured a convincing 104-run victory over the previously unbeaten Cook Islands.
This victory not only lifted Fiji’s spirits but also heightened the competition as teams vie for the top position. Apete Sokovagone was the standout player, scoring 62 runs off 37 balls, earning him the Man of the Match title. Captain Peni Vuniwaqa contributed significantly as well, with 30 runs off just 15 balls, helping to set a strong total for the team.
Seventeen-year-old Joeli Moala also shone with the ball, achieving impressive figures of two wickets for only nine runs. Following their initial defeats to Samoa and Vanuatu, this win has reignited Fiji’s hopes for success in the tournament. Fiji had previously lost by nine wickets to Samoa and by 36 runs to Vanuatu.