Japan take on Samoa in Match 6 of ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025
Japan and Samoa both won one matches in the group stage
Namibia and Zimbabwe have qualified from the Africa Qualifiers
After an impressive group stage, Japan will take on Samoa in a crucial Super 6 encounter ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Led by Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Japan have looked composed and well-drilled, with standout performances from players like Makoto Taniyama and Eesam Rahman.
Samoa, however, are not to be taken lightly. Skipper Caleb Jasmat brings a gritty leadership style to a team filled with firepower, including the big-hitting Darius Visser, who once famously scored 39 runs in a single over. They also have the returning Sean Solia, adding depth to both their batting and bowling units.
Both the teams won one match from the two matches they played each in the group stage. The surface at Al Amerat is expected to assist batters early on, with some help for spinners as the match progresses.
Japan Vs Samoa, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Live Score
Japan Vs Samoa, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Toss Update
Samoa won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Japan Vs Samoa, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Playing XI
Japan (Playing XI): Kendel Fleming(c), Abhishek Anand, Eesam Rahman, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Benjamin Ito Davis, Charles Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi, Reo Sakurano Thomas, Declan Suzuki, Alexander Patmore(w), Shoma Slater
Samoa (Playing XI): Darius Visser, Sean Solia, Samuel French(w), Benjamin Mailata, Ross Taylor, Fereti Sululoto, Caleb Jasmat(c), Saumani Tiai, Solomon Nash, Samson Sola, Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg
Japan Vs Samoa, ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Squads
Samoa Squad: Darius Visser, Sean Solia, Benjamin Mailata, Ross Taylor, Saumani Tiai, Caleb Jasmat(c), Fereti Sululoto, Samuel French(w), Solomon Nash, Ili Tugaga, Daniel Burgess, Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg, Noah Mead, Douglas Finau, Samson Sola
Japan Squad: Kendel Fleming(c), Abhishek Anand, Eesam Rahman, Ibrahim Takahashi, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Benjamin Ito Davis, Declan Suzuki, Reo Sakurano Thomas, Charles Hinze, Alexander Patmore(w), Shoma Slater, Abdul Samad, Lachlan Lake, Makoto Taniyama, Wataru Miyauchi
