Connect with us

Vanuatu vs Cook Islands Result – Match 1

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 1 • ICC Men's T20 WC EAP Sub-regional Qualifier A

Vanuatu cricket team logo
VAN
180/5 (20)
Cook Islands cricket team logo
COI
186/1 (18.1)
Cook Islands won by 9 wickets
Recent
.
.
1
1
6
0
|
1
0
4
Wd
1
1
0
|
6

Player of the match: Hayden Dickson

18.1
6
Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Maara Ave 36 (32)
Hayden Dickson 106 (56)
COI 180/1
Joshua Rasu 4-1-31-0
17.6
0
Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, no run
17.5
1
Joshua Rasu to Hayden Dickson, 1 run
17.4
1
Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, 1 run
17.4
Wd
Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, 1 wide
17.3
4
Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, Four
17.2
0
Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, no run
17.1
1
Joshua Rasu to Hayden Dickson, 1 run
End of over 17 (15 runs)
Maara Ave 31 (28)
Hayden Dickson 104 (54)
COI 172/1
Tim Cutler 4-0-30-0
16.6
0
Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, no run
16.5
6
Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, Six
16.4
1
Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, 1 run
16.3
1
Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, 1 run
16.2
1
Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, 1 run
16.1
6
Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, Six
End of over 16 (13 runs)
Hayden Dickson 96 (51)
Maara Ave 24 (25)
COI 157/1
Nalin Nipiko 3-0-39-0
15.6
6
Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six
15.5
2
Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, 2 runs
15.5
1N
Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, 1 no ball
15.4
1
Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, 1 run
15.3
1
Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, 1 run
15.2
1
Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, 1 run
15.2
Wd
Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, 1 wide
15.1
0
Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, no run
End of over 15 (10 runs)
Hayden Dickson 87 (47)
Maara Ave 22 (22)
COI 144/1
Darren Wotu 3-0-34-0
14.6
6
Darren Wotu to Hayden Dickson, Six
14.5
1
Darren Wotu to Maara Ave, 1 run

Match Summary

Vanuatu and Cook Islands met in Match 1 of ICC Men's T20 WC EAP Sub-regional Qualifier A, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.1: Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six | 17.3: Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, Four | 16.5: Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, Six. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Cook Islands won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.1: Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six
  • 17.3: Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, Four
  • 16.5: Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, Six
  • 16.1: Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, Six
  • 15.6: Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six
  • 14.6: Darren Wotu to Hayden Dickson, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Cook Islands won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.1: Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

18.1 6 Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six

End of over 18 (8 runs)
Maara Ave 36 (32)
Hayden Dickson 106 (56)
COI 180/1
Joshua Rasu 4-1-31-0

17.6 0 Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, no run

17.5 1 Joshua Rasu to Hayden Dickson, 1 run

17.4 1 Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, 1 run

17.4 Wd Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, 1 wide

17.3 4 Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, Four

17.2 0 Joshua Rasu to Maara Ave, no run

17.1 1 Joshua Rasu to Hayden Dickson, 1 run

End of over 17 (15 runs)
Maara Ave 31 (28)
Hayden Dickson 104 (54)
COI 172/1
Tim Cutler 4-0-30-0

16.6 0 Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, no run

16.5 6 Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, Six

16.4 1 Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, 1 run

16.3 1 Tim Cutler to Maara Ave, 1 run

16.2 1 Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, 1 run

16.1 6 Tim Cutler to Hayden Dickson, Six

End of over 16 (13 runs)
Hayden Dickson 96 (51)
Maara Ave 24 (25)
COI 157/1
Nalin Nipiko 3-0-39-0

15.6 6 Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, Six

15.5 2 Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, 2 runs

15.5 1N Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, 1 no ball

15.4 1 Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, 1 run

15.3 1 Nalin Nipiko to Hayden Dickson, 1 run

15.2 1 Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, 1 run

15.2 Wd Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, 1 wide

15.1 0 Nalin Nipiko to Maara Ave, no run

End of over 15 (10 runs)
Hayden Dickson 87 (47)
Maara Ave 22 (22)
COI 144/1
Darren Wotu 3-0-34-0

14.6 6 Darren Wotu to Hayden Dickson, Six

14.5 1 Darren Wotu to Maara Ave, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Vanuatu vs Cook Islands Match 1 match?
Cook Islands won by 9 wickets.

What is the Vanuatu vs Cook Islands Match 1?
Vanuatu vs Cook Islands is the Match 1 of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Vanuatu vs Cook Islands live score?
You can follow the Vanuatu vs Cook Islands live score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary free on CricRed.