ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 | 16-May-2026 10:30 AM | Sano International Cricket Ground
WSM 81/10 (18.5)
JPN 82/1 (11.1)
Japan won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendel Fleming* | 37 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 108.82 |
| Eesam Rahman | 18 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Visser* | 2.1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 9.69 |
| Saumani Tiai | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Abhishek Anand b Darius Visser 22(23) - 49/1 in 6.6 ov.
Japan vs Samoa
Samoa — Innings 1 (81/10 in 18.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Visser c Eesam Rahman b Sabaorish Ravichandran | 42 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 87.5 | |
| Sean Solia (c) b Reo Sakurano Thomas | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 | |
| Benjamin Mailata c Eesam Rahman b Abdul Samad | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Samuel French (wk) b Ibrahim Takahashi | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40 | |
| Caleb Jasmat b Sabaorish Ravichandran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fereti Sululoto lbw b Sabaorish Ravichandran | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Solomon Nash c Eesam Rahman b Sabaorish Ravichandran | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Saumani Tiai b Sabaorish Ravichandran | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 90.91 | |
| Daniel Burgess not out | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Samson Sola c Sabaorish Ravichandran b Charlie Hara-Hinze | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Noah Mead b Charlie Hara-Hinze | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 81 | 10 wkts, 18.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Samad | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Reo Sakurano Thomas | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Shoma Slater | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Charlie Hara-Hinze | 3.5 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 3.1 |
| Eesam Rahman | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Sabaorish Ravichandran | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 2.8 |
| Abhishek Anand | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Visser & Sean Solia | 14 | 10 |
| Darius Visser & Benjamin Mailata | 1 | 7 |
| Darius Visser & Samuel French | 26 | 31 |
| Darius Visser & Caleb Jasmat | 1 | 3 |
| Darius Visser & Fereti Sululoto | 6 | 12 |
| Darius Visser & Solomon Nash | 8 | 13 |
| Darius Visser & Saumani Tiai | 18 | 21 |
| Daniel Burgess & Saumani Tiai | 1 | 4 |
| Daniel Burgess & Samson Sola | 6 | 11 |
| Daniel Burgess & Noah Mead | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Solia | 1.4 | 14 |
| 2 | Benjamin Mailata | 2.5 | 15 |
| 3 | Samuel French | 7.6 | 41 |
| 4 | Caleb Jasmat | 8.3 | 42 |
| 5 | Fereti Sululoto | 10.3 | 48 |
| 6 | Solomon Nash | 12.4 | 56 |
| 7 | Darius Visser | 16.1 | 74 |
| 8 | Saumani Tiai | 16.5 | 75 |
| 9 | Samson Sola | 18.4 | 81 |
| 10 | Noah Mead | 18.5 | 81 |
Japan — Innings 2 (82/1 in 11.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendel Fleming (c) not out | 37 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 108.82 | |
| Abhishek Anand b Darius Visser | 22 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 95.65 | |
| Eesam Rahman not out | 18 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 82 | 1 wkts, 11.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sabaorish Ravichandran, Shirai Patmore (wk), Ibrahim Takahashi, Wataru Miyauchi, Reo Sakurano Thomas, Shoma Slater, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Abdul Samad | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saumani Tiai | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Solomon Nash | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Samson Sola | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Caleb Jasmat | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Darius Visser | 2.1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Noah Mead | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kendel Fleming & Abhishek Anand | 49 | 42 |
| Kendel Fleming & Eesam Rahman | 33 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Anand | 6.6 | 49 |
Match Info
| Match | Japan vs Samoa |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 |
| Time | 16-May-2026 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Sano International Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Japan vs Samoa (JPN vs SMO)
Japan will face Samoa in a thrilling match on 16-May-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026. The match will be played at Sano International Cricket Ground at 10:30 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Japan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Samoa remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026.
The pitch at Sano International Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Japan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Samoa will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Japan batting and Samoa bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Japan showcase its strengths, or will Samoa pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 16-May-2026 to find out the answer!







