As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 heats up, two exciting matches are set to take place on October 16 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The day will feature the clash between the UAE and Japan, followed by Qatar facing off against Samoa.
In the first match between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan, Japan currently stands fourth in the Super Six stages with one victory and two losses. Their top performer has been Eesam Rahman, who has scored a total of 165 runs so far, with Declan Suzuki also making his mark by taking 8 wickets. In their last outing, Japan fell to Qatar by three wickets after setting a target of 139 runs. Key contributions came from Eesam Rahman, who hit a promising 60 runs, though it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
On the other hand, the UAE is positioned third in the Super Six stages with two wins and two losses. The team’s standout player has been Alishan Sharafu with 237 runs. UAE achieved a significant victory in their last match against Samoa, winning by 77 runs. Sharafu excelled with the bat, scoring 86 runs to help the UAE post a formidable total of 225 runs. The team’s bowling unit, led by Dhruv Parashar with 5 wickets, performed effectively to restrict Samoa.
Predictions for the match lean heavily in favor of the UAE, who are expected to win the toss and ultimately emerge victorious. Rahul Chopra is predicted to be a key batter for UAE, while Japan’s Eesam Rahman is expected to contribute significantly for his team. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams seek to improve their standings.
In the second match, Qatar, currently fifth in the standings, will take on Samoa, who is at the bottom with three consecutive losses. Qatar’s key player has been Zubair Ali, with 139 runs, while Mirza Mohammed Baig leads the bowling charts with 14 wickets. Qatar recently secured a dramatic victory over Japan, successfully chasing down a target of 139. Shariq Munir played an important role in that triumph, scoring 41 runs.
Samoa will look to turn around their fortunes, with Sean Solia as their leading run-scorer with 115 runs, while Solomon Nash has been their primary wicket-taker. In their last match, Samoa struggled against the UAE, and they will aim to bounce back strongly against Qatar.
Based on current team forms and performances, predictions suggest that Qatar has the upper hand going into this match, with Mirza Mohammed Baig likely to be a standout performer.
As fans eagerly anticipate these matches, the stage is set for thrilling encounters as teams vie for advancement on the road to the T20 World Cup. Live streaming will be available for those wishing to catch every moment of the action.