Vanuatu Cricket

Vanuatu national players Rachel Andrew and Nasimana Navaika are heading into finals cricket after an impressive regular season with Southern Districts Cricket Club, who finished top of the Division 1 Darwin and Districts Women’s competition.

Both players are currently ranked among the top 10 champion players in the competition after strong all-round seasons.

Rachel Andrew – Vanuatu Women’s Captain
🏏 304 runs at an average of 50
🔥 11 wickets at an average of 21

Nasimana Navaika
🏏 232 runs at an average of 39
🔥 14 wickets at an average of 16

Southern Districts begin their finals campaign this Friday, 4 September at 7:30pm Vanuatu time.

📺 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/FU8f1tTo8t0?si=eGUHAiAEUPIIBJCB

All the best to Rach and Naiz for the finals! 💪🏏🇻🇺

New cricket elective gets underway at PVIS 🏏🥳

We’re excited to be partnering with Port Vila International School to deliver a new High-Performance Cricket and Athlete Development elective for 32 Year 9 and 10 students.

Across Terms 3 and 4, students are combining practical cricket training with learning in coaching, umpiring, fitness, nutrition, leadership and more, while also completing their ICC Foundation Coaching Certificate.

A great opportunity to use cricket to develop skills both on and off the field 🎓🏏

Read how this partnership will grow local talent and boost performance across the islands: https://wix.to/qfHy9rQ

MATCH DAY | T20 Championship Cup Finals

The wait is over. The T20 Championship Cup reaches its grand finale this Saturday, 8 August, with the top men's and women's teams set to battle for the championship.

Men's Final
Mighty Saints vs Splashe Mele Bulls

Women's Final
Splashe Mele Bulls vs Indi Chiefs

Two finals. Four teams. One trophy.

Join us at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground and witness the best of domestic cricket as the 2026 T20 Championship Cup champions are crowned.

The finalists are set for the Port Vila T20 Finals following an exciting weekend of semi-final action.

In the Women's T20, Indy Chiefs Women secured a 34-run victory over Tafea Cricket Club Women to book their place in the final. After posting 77/6, Indy Chiefs delivered a disciplined performance with the ball to restrict Tafea to 43/6. Susan Stephen top-scored with 17, while Zhuren Aaron impressed with an unbeaten 13 before claiming two wickets alongside Florian Aaron to help seal the win.

In the Men's T20, Splashe Mele Bulls Men produced an outstanding run chase to defeat Tafea Sandalwood by four wickets. Chasing 155, Clement Tommy stole the show with a brilliant 83 from 54 balls, guiding his side to 155/6 with nine balls remaining. Earlier, Williamsing Nalisa's unbeaten 46 had helped Tafea Sandalwood post a competitive 154/7, while Rival Samson and Wally Mansale kept the chase within reach with two wickets each.

Congratulations to Indy Chiefs Women and Splashe Mele Bulls Men on earning their places in the Port Vila T20 Finals. Commiserations to Tafea Cricket Club Women and Tafea Sandalwood for their outstanding efforts throughout the competition.

We look forward to an exciting Finals Day.

Happy 46th Independence Day, Vanuatu!

The Vanuatu Cricket Association wishes everyone a joyful and safe celebration as we commemorate 46 years of independence.

May we continue to grow stronger together with pride, unity, and the spirit of our nation.

Happy Independence Day!

PCS Independence Cup 2026 Champions

Congratulations to Tafea Sandalwood and Splashe Mele Bulls Women on being crowned the PCS Independence Cup 2026 Champions.

Tafea Sandalwood claimed the men's title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Splashe Mele Bulls Men, while Splashe Mele Bulls Women secured the women's championship with a 42-run win over Indy Chiefs Women.

The finals showcased outstanding cricket, with impressive performances from players across both competitions. Milestone awards were also presented to recognise the tournament's top performers for their achievements throughout the Independence Cup.

The Vanuatu Cricket Association extends its sincere appreciation to Power and Communication Solutions (PCS) for their continued support as the tournament's major sponsor. Thank you also to all participating teams, match officials, volunteers and supporters for making the 2026 PCS Independence Cup another successful celebration of cricket in Vanuatu.

Port Vila District Cricket Championship 2026 | Tournament Wrap-Up

The Port Vila District Cricket Championship concluded with two outstanding performances as teams battled for top honours.

Independence Park Cricket Club claimed a convincing 7-wicket victory over Seaside Cricket Club, successfully chasing 105 in just 13.1 overs after dismissing Seaside for 104. Steffan Sandy starred with an all-round performance, taking 3/20 before finishing unbeaten on 37 off 18 balls, while Sebastien Banga anchored the chase with an unbeaten 36.

In the 3rd Place Playoff, Fres Wota 4 Cricket Club secured third place with a dominant 117-run victory over Fres Wota 5 Cricket Club. William Laumai (63) and Andrew Wilson (51) powered their side to 185/5, before Kenny Moruk delivered a match-winning spell of 5/19 to bowl Fres Wota 5 out for 68.

The championship concluded with the official prize presentation:
• 1st Place presented by Councillor Moris Timas
• 2nd Place presented by the Representative of Councillor Alfred
• 3rd Place presented by Councillor Jennifer Kausei
• 4th Place presented by Vanessa Sandy
• Batter of the Tournament presented by Joshua Rasu
• Bowler of the Tournament presented by Darren Wotu
• Most Valuable Player (MVP), Hildon Tari Ulu, presented by Kerrod Loughman

Congratulations to all participating teams, award winners, match officials, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for contributing to another successful Port Vila District Cricket Championship.

The season comes down to this.

The Port Vila District Cricket Championship League Finals take place on 16 July 2026, with four clubs set to battle for silverware and bragging rights.

Grand Final
Independence Park Cricket Club vs Seaside Cricket Club

3rd Place Playoff
Fresh Wota 4 Cricket Club vs Fresh Wota 5 Cricket Club

Join us at the Korman Cricket Grounds for a fantastic day of community cricket featuring competitive matches, cash prizes, and BBQ and drinks available throughout the day.

Bring your family and friends and support your local clubs as they compete to finish the season on top.

Don't miss out!

The PCS Independence Cup 2026 returns this Saturday with a blockbuster day of domestic cricket as the Men's Semi-Finals take centre stage and the PCS Women's Independence Cup officially gets underway.

Women's Opening Round | 9:00 AM
Splashe Mele Bulls vs Ifira Black Birds – Vanuatu Cricket Ground 1
Indi Chiefs Women vs Tafea Sandalwood – Vanuatu Cricket Ground 2

Men's Semi-Finals | 1:00 PM
North Efate Bushpigs vs Tafea Cricket Club – Vanuatu Cricket Ground 1
Indi Chiefs Cricket Club vs Splashe Mele Bulls – Vanuatu Cricket Ground 2

Following an exciting weekend of quarter-final action, four men's teams remain in the race for the Independence Cup title, while the women's competition begins with the country's leading clubs ready to compete for honours.

Support your club and join us at the Vanuatu Cricket Grounds for another exciting day of cricket.

The PCS Men's Independence Cup 2026 quarter-finals produced some outstanding individual performances, with batters rising to the occasion when their teams needed them most.

Congratulations to:
• Womejo Wotu (Tafea Cricket Club) – 103 off 51 balls
• Luke Chapman (North Efate Bushpigs) – 69 off 47 balls
• Rodrick Lekai (Tafea Cricket Club) – 68 off 33 balls
• VinceVira (Indy Chiefs Cricket Club) – 58 off 33 balls

Their innings lit up the opening round of the competition and set the stage for an exciting run to the finals.

Congratulations to all four players on their milestone innings, and best of luck to the teams progressing to the next stage.