Kuwait vs Japan Match Prediction 5th Match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier

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Kuwait and Japan enter this clash with ambitions to make a mark in the qualifier. The teams are yet to play head-to-head in the recent past, making this a fresh contest with unpredictable outcomes. Kuwait, known for its aggressive batting, will look to leverage its experienced middle order, while Japan has a disciplined bowling lineup, providing an intriguing tactical battle. So Let’s take a look at Kuwait vs Japan Match Prediction.

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Kuwait vs Japan Match Details

– Date & Time: 9th October 2025, 4:00 PM local time
– Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman
– Tournament Context: Both teams need a win to stay competitive in the group.
– Historical meetings: No recent T20I encounters between the sides in the last 3 years, so form and team composition will be pivotal.
– Player Stats: Kuwait’s top and middle order have higher batting averages, while Japan has a mix of spinners and pacers who have performed consistently in the qualifiers.

Kuwait vs Japan Playing XI

Predicted Kuwait XI:
– Meet Bhavsar (WK)
– Mohammad Asghar
– Bilal Tahir
– Adnan Idrees
– Shiraz Khan
– Yasin Patel
– Sayed Monib
– Usman Patel
– Naveed Fakhr
– Ravija Sandaruwan
– Mohammad Amin

Predicted Japan XI:
– Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (WK)
– Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake
– Masaomi Kobayashi
– Kohei Wakita
– Ibrahim Takahashi
– Shogo Kimura
– Makoto Taniyama
– Reo Sakurano-Thomas
– Tsuyoshi Takada
– Takashi Uehara
– Yuya Hatano

Kuwait vs Japan Match prediction

Given Kuwait’s deeper batting resources and recent form, they enter as slight favorites over Japan, whose bowling strengths could still pose challenges. However, the neutral venue and lack of recent head-to-head history underscore the unpredictability of this fixture. Expect a close contest, with Kuwait having a marginal edge due to their batting depth.

FAQs

– Q: When and where is the match?
A: 9th October 2025, Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman.

– Q: Who are the favorites?
A: Kuwait are favorites based on batting depth, but Japan’s disciplined bowling is a key factor.

– Q: Any historical matchups?
A: No official recent T20I encounters between Kuwait and Japan in the last 3 years.

Kuwait vs Japan Captain/VC

– Fantasy Captain choices: Meet Bhavsar (Kuwait), Adnan Idrees (Kuwait), Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (Japan)
– Vice-Captain options: Bilal Tahir (Kuwait), Masaomi Kobayashi (Japan).

Kuwait vs Japan Fantasy Team

– Meet Bhavsar (C)
– Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (VC)
– Bilal Tahir
– Adnan Idrees
– Shiraz Khan
– Masaomi Kobayashi
– Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake
– Usman Patel
– Reo Sakurano-Thomas
– Takashi Uehara
– Sayed Monib

Kuwait vs Japan Pitch Report

Expect a batting-friendly surface at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, with the pitch offering good bounce and minimal assistance to spinners. Scores in excess of 160 are par for the venue, and dew could make chasing easier during the evening sessions.

Head-to-Head Record

No official T20I matches between Kuwait and Japan in recent years, making this a fresh contest with unknown matchups.

Key Players to Watch

– Kuwait: Meet Bhavsar, Adnan Idrees, Bilal Tahir
– Japan: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Masaomi Kobayashi, Takashi Uehara.

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