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Nepal and Japan Vie for T20 World Cup Berth in Crucial Qualifier
10 Oct
Summary
- Nepal and Japan began their campaigns with wins over Kuwait
- The two teams are part of Group B, with Kuwait already eliminated
- The match will determine one of three spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup
On October 10th, 2025, Nepal and Japan will go head-to-head in a crucial match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier. Both teams have started their campaigns with wins, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
Nepal and Japan are part of Group B, which also includes Kuwait. However, Kuwait has already been eliminated from the tournament, leaving the other two teams to compete for one of the three spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
In their opening matches, Nepal defeated Kuwait by a comfortable margin of 58 runs, while Japan secured a five-wicket victory over the same opponent. Now, the two undefeated teams will face off, with the winner taking a significant step towards securing a place in the next global T20 tournament.
The match promises to be an exciting affair, as both Nepal and Japan look to continue their winning streaks and inch closer to their ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
