Japan captain Kendel Fleming has opted to bowl after winning the toss
The match starts at 2:30 PM local time at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman
Live streaming available on FanCode app and website in India
Japan pulled off a thrilling five-wicket win over Kuwait in the fifth match of Group 2 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 in Al Amerat, on October 9. Chasing 178, they got off to a flying start in the powerplay before Eesam Rahman’s 64 off 39 balls set the foundation for the successful chase.
Kendel Fleming chipped in with a brisk 28 while Sabaorish Ravichandran added 39 at a crucial stage to keep the momentum going. Despite a couple of late run-outs and some tight overs from Kuwait, Japan reached 178 for 5 in 19.3 overs to bag two vital points.
Earlier, Kuwait posted 177 for 6 after being put in to bat. While no batter crossed fifty, their innings was built on steady partnerships through the top and middle order. Shiraz Khan and Yasin Patel picked up a wicket each, but Japan’s bowlers did well to keep the scoring in check in the final overs. Anudeep Chenthamara was the most economical with figures of 4 overs for just 26 runs. With this win, Japan boost their chances in Group 2 while Kuwait will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
Japan Vs Kuwait, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Toss Update
Japan have won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Japan Vs Kuwait, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Playing XIs
Japan (Playing XI): Kendel Fleming(c), Abhishek Anand, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Benjamin Ito Davis, Eesam Rahman, Alexander Patmore(w), Charles Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi, Declan Suzuki, Shoma Slater, Abdul Samad
Kuwait (Playing XI): Ravija Sandaruwan, Clinto Anto, Meet Bhavsar(c), Ali Zaheer, Bilal Tahir, Mohammed Aslam(w), Shiraz Khan, Yasin Patel, Naveenraj Rajendran, Anudeep Chenthamara, Muhammad Aqif Farooq
Japan Vs Kuwait, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Live Score And Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Japan Vs Kuwait, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Squads
Japan Squad: Kendel Fleming(c), Declan Suzuki, Lachlan Lake, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Wataru Miyauchi(w), Charles Hinze, Alexander Patmore, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Anand, Benjamin Ito Davis, Shoma Slater, Makoto Taniyama, Ibrahim Takahashi, Reo Sakurano Thomas
Kuwait Squad: Clinto Anto, Meet Bhavsar, Usman Patel(w), Ali Zaheer, Mohammed Aslam(c), Bilal Tahir, Nimish Lathief, Yasin Patel, Naveenraj Rajendran, Anudeep Chenthamara, Mohammad Amin, Ravija Sandaruwan, Muhammad Umar, Mohamed Shafeeq, Shiraz Khan
Japan Vs Kuwait, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Live Streaming Details
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 match between Japan and Kuwait will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Fans can follow the complete match coverage and ball-by-ball updates online.
