ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 | 18-May-2026 10:30 AM | Sano International Cricket Ground
JPN 121/7 (20)
PNG 95/8 (20)
Japan won by 26 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alei Nao* | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| John Kariko | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reo Sakurano Thomas* | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Sabaorish Ravichandran | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.25 |
Last Wicket:Hila Vare b Charlie Hara-Hinze 6(5) - 84/8 in 17.5 ov.
Papua New Guinea vs Japan
Japan — Innings 1 (121/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendel Fleming (c) lbw b Sese Bau | 45 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 136.36 | |
| Abhishek Anand c Gaba Frank b Sese Bau | 15 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 93.75 | |
| Eesam Rahman c Gaba Frank b Assad Vala | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Sabaorish Ravichandran st Hila Vare b Lega Siaka | 19 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 95 | |
| Ibrahim Takahashi run out (Sese Bau/Hila Vare) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Reo Sakurano Thomas c Gaba Frank b Sese Bau | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Wataru Miyauchi run out (Patrick Nou/Hila Vare) | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| Shirai Patmore (wk) not out | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Charlie Hara-Hinze not out | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 121 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Shoma Slater, Abdul Samad | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Aue Oru | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Assad Vala | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| John Kariko | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| Alei Nao | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Lega Siaka | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2.7 |
| Gaba Frank | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kendel Fleming & Abhishek Anand | 39 | 37 |
| Kendel Fleming & Eesam Rahman | 12 | 15 |
| Kendel Fleming & Sabaorish Ravichandran | 27 | 11 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi & Sabaorish Ravichandran | 2 | 6 |
| Reo Sakurano Thomas & Sabaorish Ravichandran | 15 | 16 |
| Wataru Miyauchi & Sabaorish Ravichandran | 4 | 9 |
| Wataru Miyauchi & Shirai Patmore | 9 | 13 |
| Charlie Hara-Hinze & Shirai Patmore | 12 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Anand | 6.1 | 39 |
| 2 | Eesam Rahman | 8.4 | 51 |
| 3 | Kendel Fleming | 10.3 | 78 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Takahashi | 11.3 | 80 |
| 5 | Reo Sakurano Thomas | 14.1 | 95 |
| 6 | Sabaorish Ravichandran | 15.4 | 99 |
| 7 | Wataru Miyauchi | 17.5 | 109 |
Papua New Guinea — Innings 2 (95/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau c Shirai Patmore b Reo Sakurano Thomas | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Tony Ura b Charlie Hara-Hinze | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Lega Siaka c Shirai Patmore b Abdul Samad | 22 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 61.11 | |
| Patrick Nou c Ibrahim Takahashi b Shoma Slater | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Assad Vala (c) run out (Wataru Miyauchi) | 17 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 89.47 | |
| Boio Ray c (sub)Declan Suzuki b Ibrahim Takahashi | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Gaba Frank c Shoma Slater b Ibrahim Takahashi | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Alei Nao not out | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Hila Vare (wk) b Charlie Hara-Hinze | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 | |
| John Kariko not out | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 95 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Aue Oru | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Samad | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Reo Sakurano Thomas | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Charlie Hara-Hinze | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Shoma Slater | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Sabaorish Ravichandran | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sese Bau & Tony Ura | 3 | 9 |
| Lega Siaka & Tony Ura | 16 | 19 |
| Lega Siaka & Patrick Nou | 6 | 5 |
| Lega Siaka & Assad Vala | 37 | 42 |
| Boio Ray & Assad Vala | 1 | 5 |
| Boio Ray & Gaba Frank | 5 | 9 |
| Boio Ray & Alei Nao | 9 | 10 |
| Hila Vare & Alei Nao | 7 | 8 |
| John Kariko & Alei Nao | 11 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sese Bau | 1.3 | 3 |
| 2 | Tony Ura | 4.4 | 19 |
| 3 | Patrick Nou | 5.3 | 25 |
| 4 | Lega Siaka | 12.3 | 62 |
| 5 | Assad Vala | 13.2 | 63 |
| 6 | Gaba Frank | 14.5 | 68 |
| 7 | Boio Ray | 16.3 | 77 |
| 8 | Hila Vare | 17.5 | 84 |
Match Info
| Match | Papua New Guinea vs Japan |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 |
| Time | 18-May-2026 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Sano International Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Papua New Guinea vs Japan (PNG vs JPN)
Papua New Guinea will face Japan in a thrilling match on 18-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
Papua New Guinea is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Japan 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. Papua New Guinea will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Japan will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Papua New Guinea batting and Japan 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 Papua New Guinea showcase its strengths, or will Japan pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 18-May-2026 to find out the answer!
