Nepal Women will take on Vanuatu Women in the 18th match of the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali.
NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy, 18th Match

Both teams have had mixed results in the tournament so far. Nepal Women are currently in the middle of the points table with 3 wins and 3 losses, and come into this match after a strong 38-run victory over Rwanda Women. Meanwhile, Vanuatu Women have struggled recently, losing several matches, including their last game against Italy Women.
Interestingly, Vanuatu Women had earlier defeated Nepal Women by 22 runs in this tournament, which adds extra excitement to this clash. Valenta Langiatu and Vanessa Vira are safe captaincy picks for the NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 team prediction, as both players are in good form and delivering consistent performances.
Nepal Women vs Vanuatu Women Match Details
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal Women vs Vanuatu Women, 18th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Kigali |
| Match Start Time | 4:30 PM IST, 30th April 2026 |
| Scorecard | NEP-W vs VAN-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Nepal aptain Indu Barma led from the front with a steady knock of 33 runs, while Kabita Kunwar provided valuable support with 24 runs.
- With the ball, Manisha Upadhayay was outstanding with her brilliant spell. She picked up 3 wickets for just 10 runs.
- For Vanuatu Women, Susan Stephen impressed with the bat in the previous match, scoring 41 runs.
- Vanessa Vira has delivered with the ball for Vanuatu, claiming 3 wickets and leading the bowling attack. She will be a safe pick for the Dream11 Prediction for this match.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Indu Barma | Nepal Women | 33 Runs |
| Kabita Kunwar | Nepal Women | 24 Runs |
| Manisha Upadhayay | Nepal Women | 3 Wickets |
| Susan Stephen | Vanuatu Women | 41 Runs |
| Vanessa Vira | Vanuatu Women | 3 Wickets |
NP-W vs VAN-W Toss Prediction
As per the NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 prediction today match, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first. At the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium one of the smallest cricket stadiums in the world, setting a target has generally been more successful as the pitch can slow down in the second innings.
Record of Chasing Teams at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Chasing teams have found it difficult at this venue, as the average second-innings score is just 91 compared to 123 in the first innings, showing that the pitch slows down later. Out of 206 T20 matches, teams batting first have won 103 games, slightly more than the 92 wins while chasing, which clearly indicates a small advantage for teams setting a target.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 40-45% |
NP-W vs VAN-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| Nepal Women Playing XI | Vanuatu Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Indu Barma (c) | Valenta Langiatu |
| Samjhana Khadka | Susan Stephen |
| Rubi Poddar (wk) | Rachel Andrew (c) |
| Kabita Kunwar | Nasimana Navaika |
| Puja Mahato | Alvina Chilia |
| Rachana Chaudhary | Anna Griffin |
| Roma Thapa | Gillian Chilia |
| Rubina Chhetry | Melissa Fare |
| Riya Sharma | Natalia Kakor |
| Suman Bist | Rayline Ova |
| Manisha Upadhyay | Vanessa Vira |
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NP-W vs VAN-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Samjhana Khadka, Valenta Langiatu |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Manisha Upadhayay, Vanessa Vira |
NP-W vs VAN-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Nasimana Navaika, Valenta Langiatu |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Kabita Kunwar, Vanessa Vira |
Top Picks for NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Puja Mahato | Nepal Women | All-rounder |
| Rachel Andrew | Vanuatu Women | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rachana Chaudhary | Nepal Women | Bowler |
| Nasimana Navaika | Vanuatu Women | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: R Poddar
- Batters: B Rawal, S Khadka, I Barma
- All-rounders: P Mahato, R Andrew, S Solman, N Navika (C)
- Bowlers: V Vira (VC), R Sharma, R Choudhary

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: R Poddar
- Batters: S Khadka, I Barma
- All-rounders: P Mahato, R Andrew, S Solman, K Kunwar (VC), N Navika (C)
- Bowlers: V Vira, R Sharma, R Choudhary

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the NP-W vs VAN-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NP-W vs VAN-W Dream11 Prediction Today (18th Match) ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 Players to Avoid
Bindu Rawal and Nasimana Navaika have struggled for consistency in their recent appearances. Based on their current form, they might provide lower fantasy value for today's match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Bindu Rawal | 8.0 |
| Gillian Chilia | 7.5 |
NP-W vs VAN-W Weather & Pitch Report
The weather in Kigali is expected to be partly cloudy with a low chance of rain. The pitch is balanced but favors spin and medium-pace bowlers who can use their variations effectively.
| Temperature | 24–26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Bowling-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 123 |
NP-W vs VAN-W H2H Records
Vanuatu Women have already beaten Nepal Women earlier in this tournament by 22 runs, but Nepal Women have historically been the stronger side in the Associate cricket rankings.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Nepal Women (NEP-W) | 0 |
| Vanuatu Women (VAN-W) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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