ICC Men's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier, 2026 Match 7, 8, 9 - Samoa vs Philippines; Japan vs Fiji, Cook Islands vs PNG - Match Predictions: May 10

Here are the Predictions for ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, 2026, 7th Match - Samoa vs Philippines and 8th Match - Japan vs Fiji and 9th Match - Cook Islands vs Papua New Guinea, to be played on the 10th of May, at the Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano and Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.

Points Table

7th Match - Samoa vs Philippines (Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano)

Current Form Samoa:

Samoa are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Samoa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Darius Visser with 58 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Samoa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Solomon Nash with 3 scalps under his belt.

Samoa have won their previous match against Indonesia by 9 wickets.

Indonesia batted first and they posted a total of 92 for 8 in 20 overs. Gede Priandana and Sudhakar Jegannathan got out without troubling the scorers much. Gaurav Tiwari and Kadek Gamantika also disappointed and threw their wicket away. Kavin Neeraj Chaddha fought hard and scored 25 runs but he also got out at a wrong time. After his dismissal, the lower order collapsed and Indonesia were eventually restricted to 92 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Darius Visser batted really well. He scored 58 runs off 26 balls, hitting 6 fours and 4 sixes. He almost sealed the deal in favor of Samoa. Sean Solia also contributed healthily with a knock of 26 runs as Samoa won the game in the 10th over itself with 9 wickets in hand.

Batting Stats T20I

Current Form Philippines:

Philippines are currently placed at the 7th position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Philippines in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Henry Tyler with 42 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Philippines in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Jonathon Tuffin with 2 scalps under his belt.

Philippines have lost their previous match against Indonesia by 11 runs.

Indonesia batted first and they posted a total of 132 for 9 in 20 overs. Gede Priandana and Kavin Neeraj Chauhan got out for cheap scores. Sudhakar Jegannathan also failed to trouble the scorers. After this phase, Kadek Gamantika and Gaurav Tiwari continued their superb form in T20 cricket and scored 45 and 42 runs respectively. On the back of their effort with the bat, Indonesia managed to get to 132 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Philippines got off to a terrible start and lost 3 wickets for just 33 runs. Nivek Tanner then made 36 runs and brought Philippines back into the game. He got out at a wrong time and Andrew Donovan also failed. At that point, Philippines looked in all sorts of bother. Henry Tyler fought hard and smashed 42 runs in 26 balls but failed to take Philippines over the line as they eventually fell short by 11 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Samoa

Sean Solia (c), Daniel Burgess, Sean Cotter, Samuel French (wk), Caleb Jasmat, Maletino Maiava, Benjamin Mailata, Noah Mead, Solomon Nash, Samson Sola, Fereti Sululoto (wk), Saumani Tiai, Ili Tugaga, Darius Visser

Philippines

Amanpreet Sirah, Jonathan Hill, Surinder Singh, Daniel Smith, Henry Tyler (C & WK), Gurbhupinder Chohan, Huzaifa Mohammed, Josef Doctora, Kepler Lukies, Kulwinderjeet Singh, Arashdeep Samra, Nivek David Tanner, Andrew Graham Donovan, Jonathon Tuffin, Chris Stamp (WK), Mark Mariano Singh Doal, Kshitij Jermarjh Calilap Khurana, Dustin Demerin Kimpio

Match Prediction - Samoa v Philippines

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Philippines

Who will win?- Samoa

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Darius Visser (Samoa), Nivek Tanner (Philippines)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Solomon Nash (Samoa), Amanpreet Sirah (Philippines)

Most Sixes - Sean Solia (Samoa), Andrew Donovan (Philippines)

Player of the Match- Darius Visser (Samoa)

Team Scores Batting first – Samoa 150+, Philippines 110+

Match Handicap: Samoa

Wicket Takers T20I

8th Match - Japan vs Fiji (Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin)

Current Form Japan:

Japan are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Japan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Esam Rahman with 30 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Japan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Abdul Samad with 2 scalps under his belt.

Japan have won their previous match against Vanuatu by 30 runs.

Japan batted first and they posted a total of 123 before being bowled out. Kendel Kadowaki Fleming and Abhishek Anand got the starts but failed to convert them into bigger scores. Esam Rahman made 30 important runs in the middle order to keep things afloat. Sabaorish Ravichandran also contributed healthily and Japan managed to reach a total of 123 in their innings.

During the chase, Vanuatu lost their way right from the word go. they were reduced to 31 for 4 in the 11th over itself. After that phase, they couldn't really stage a comeback and Vanuatu were eventually restricted to 93 for 6 in 20 overs, losing the match by 30 runs.

Current Form Fiji:

Fiji are currently placed at the 8th position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Fiji in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Nao Acawei with 13 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Fiji in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Josaia Baleicikoibia with 2 scalps under her belt.

Fiji have lost their previous match against Vanuatu by a big margin of 121 runs.

Vanuatu batted first and they posted a total of 169 for 4 in 20 overs. Joshua Rasu and Patrick Matautaava played really well and stitched a partnership of 37 runs for the 1st wicket. Rasu in particular was simply sensational with the bat. He smashed 59 runs off 49 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes. Andrew Mansale also contributed healthily and made 49 runs off 33 balls. On the back of such amazing batting knocks, Vanuatu managed to get to a huge total of 169 on a tough pitch to bat on.

During the chase, Metuisela Beitaki and Noa Acewai failed to trouble the scorers much and got out without making any impact. Seru Tupou also got the start but failed to convert it into the significant one. After she got out, the lower order completely collapsed and Fiji were bowled out for a small total of 48, losing the match by 121 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Japan

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Abhishek Anand, Charles Hinze, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Esam Rahman, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Abdul Samad, Alex Shirai-Patmore (wk), Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama

Fiji

Josaia Baleicikoibia, Peni Vunivaqa (C), Noa Acawei, Metuisela Beitaki (WK), Siteri Tabuisulu, Seru Tupou, Peni Dakainivanua, Viliame Matai Waqavakatoga, Savenaca Waqabaca, Manase Ravula, Vilisoni Veiqravi, Kitione Tayaga, Ledua Gauna, Taleivuli Jikoibur

Match Prediction - Japan v Fiji

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Fiji

Who will win?- Japan

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Abhishek Anand (Japan), Seru Tupou (Fiji)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Benjamin Ito (Japan), Peni Dakainivanua (Fiji)

Most Sixes - Esam Rahman (Japan), Vilisoni Veiqravi (Fiji)

Player of the Match- Benjamin Ito (Japan)

Team Scores Batting first – Fiji 65+, Japan 160+

Match Handicap: Japan

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9th Match - Cook Islands vs Papua New Guinea (Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin)

Current Form Papua New Guinea:

Papua New Guinea are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Papua New Guinea in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Tony Ura with 106 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Papua New Guinea in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Aue Oru with 4 scalps under his belt.

Papua New Guinea have won their previous match against South Korea by a huge margin of 136 runs.

Papua New Guinea batted first and they posted a huge total of 197 for 3 in 20 overs. Sese Bau and Tony Ura started off very well for Papua New Guinea. Bau made 59 off 41 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes while Ura smashed 106 runs off 55 balls, collecting 8 fours and 4 sixes. On the back of these brilliant performances, Papua New Guinea managed to reach a massive total of 197 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Daham De Silva Madampage and Balage Dilruksha started off quite patiently. They consumed way too many deliveries at the top and couldn't really got going. After the openers got out, the middle order simply collapsed. Aue Oru picked up 4 wickets for PNG and South Korea were eventually bowled out for 61, losing the match by a big margin of 136 runs.

Current Form Cook Islands:

Cook Islands are currently placed at the 1st position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Cook Islands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Thomas Parima with 21 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Cook Islands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026 is Quin Stephens with 3 scalps under his belt.

Cook Islands have won their previous match against South Korea by 9 wickets.

South Korea batted first and they posted a total of 47 before being bowled out. Daham De Silva Madampage and Balage Dilruksha got out without troubling the scorers much. Sageer Ahmad was the only one who showcased some courage to take the bowlers on. He made 20 runs but he was always under constant pressure of losing partners at the other end in regular succession. Once he got out, it was all over and South Korea were bowled out for an under par total of 47.

During the chase, Hayden Dickson and Thomas Parima smashed the bowlers to all parts. Dickson made 18 while Parima made a quickfire 21 to win the game for Cook Islands in the 5th over itself with 9 wickets in hand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Cook Islands

Ma'ara Ave (c, wk), Cory Dickson (vc), Paul Cummings, Hayden Dickson, Luca Grace, Aue Parima (wk), Thomas Parima, James Pickering (wk), Teaute Ravarua, Adison Rowe, Jeremiah Shields, Quin Stephens, Oscar Taylor, Jared Tutty

Papua New Guinea

Assad Vala (c), Ryan Ani, Sese Bau, Michael Charlie, Gaba Frank, John Kariko, Kabua Morea, Alei Nao, Patrick Nou, Aue Oru, Boio Ray, Lega Siaka, Tony Ura (wk), Hila Vare

Match Prediction - Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands

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