Simran Chand 
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Samoa Women defeated Fiji Women by 41 runs today in their first match in the Pacific-France T20i Women’s Cricket Championship in New Caledonia.
Samoa Women set a strong target, scoring 127 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Taalili Losefo was the standout performer, smashing 60 runs off 48 balls, including six fours.
Ailaoa Felicia Aoina provided solid support with a well-made 21.
The pair put on a crucial 51-run partnership for the third wicket.
In reply, Fiji Women struggled to keep up with the required run rate and could only manage 86 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
Melai Biu top-scored with 24, while Sulia Vuni contributed 12.
Fiji Women ultimately fell short of the target, losing by 41 runs.
Fiji will play Vanuatu tomorrow at 1.30 pm.
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