Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025
Kick-Off Time: 13:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman
The United Arab Emirates will hope to get their second win in the Super Six when they face Japan at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat on Thursday. Both sides are meeting for the first time in this game; who will win? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: United Arab Emirates vs Japan
- Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 13:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman
Interesting Facts About Teams
Japan have now managed just four wins in their last ten games in this format.
Both sides will be meeting for the first time in this game.
United Arab Emirates secured their first win in the Super Six against Samoa.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket is forecast to be around 30° C, with a low chance of rain, and the wind speed is expected to be moderate. The surface of the pitch is good for fast bowlers, and batters will get the better of the pitch as the game progresses.
United Arab Emirates vs Japan: Chances of Winning
United Arab Emirates enter this game as the favourites after they managed to return to winning ways in their last game after previously losing back-to-back games. No one would have imagined them lost in this manner, but as things stand, they look like a team that is back in business. On the other hand, Japan, despite entering this game as the underdogs, can still get their desired result if they put in the work.
United Arab Emirates’ chance of winning - 85%
Japan's chance of winning - 15%
United Arab Emirates Preview
The United Arab Emirates secured a 77-run win over Samoa in their last game. Alishan Sharafu (86 off 51 balls), Rahul Chopra (62 off 34 balls), and Harshit Kaushik (44 off 12 balls) were instrumental in leading the team to 225 runs. Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali, Dhruv Parashar, Zahid Ali, Harshit Kaushik, and Muhammad Farooq were also impressive in the bowling unit. Prior to the win, they had suffered a five-wicket loss to Oman and a one-run loss to Nepal after they had begun their qualification journey with a seven-wicket win over Qatar before securing their second win with a six-wicket victory over Malaysia.
Key Players: Waseem Muhammad, Alishan Sharafu, Figy John, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar
United Arab Emirates Players List
Waseem Muhammad, Alishan Sharafu, Figy John, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali-I, Muhammad Farooq, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simarjeet Singh, Zahid Ali-II, Muhammad Irfan.
Japan Preview
Japan suffered a three-wicket loss to Qatar in their last game to kill their chance of getting a back-to-back win in this competition for the first time. Eesam Rahman (unbeaten 60 off 47 balls) and Benjamin Ito-Davis (32 not out) were exceptional in their batting game, and Ibrahim Takahashi, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Charles Hinze, Declan Suzuki, and Sabaorish Ravichandran were exceptional in bowling, but all their effort weren’t enough to get a win. Prior to the loss, they had secured a four-run win over Samoa to begin their Super Six journey on a high note. They had started their World Cup qualification journey with a five-wicket win over Kuwait before losing by five wickets to Nepal in their second game. They have now managed just four wins in their last ten games in this format.
Key Players: Kendel Fleming, Declan Suzuki, Lachlan Lake, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Wataru Miyauchi, Eesam Rahman
Japan Players List
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, Eesam Rahman.
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United Arab Emirates vs Japan Head-to-Head
The United Arab Emirates and Japan will meet for the first time in a T20I in this game, with a record on the line to be set.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 00
- Japan - 00
- United Arab Emirates - 00
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 00
Who will win the match, United Arab Emirates vs Japan?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday’s United Arab Emirates vs Japan ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the United Arab Emirates an 85% chance of beating Japan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier match.
United Arab Emirates vs Japan Prediction
United Arab Emirates are the clear favourites to win this game due to their performance in the group stage. Their last game against Samoa, where they won by 77 runs, shows that they are a determined team. So, I am backing them to win in this game.
Our first prediction is United Arab Emirates to win the toss — 1.92 for Dafabet bookmaker
Our second Prediction is United Arab Emirates to win — 2.155 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is United Arab Emirates over 6.5 (First innings over 1) - 1.98 odds for Bc.game Bookmakers
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