Japan vs Fiji, ICC Men T20, WC EAP Q, 2026, Today Match Prediction

JPN vs FIJI Match Prediction & Analysis

Fiji will face Japan in the 8th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Sunday.

In their opening match, Fiji suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Vanuatu. Captain Seru Tupou will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved batting performance against Japan.

On the other hand, Japan registered a 30-run win over Vanuatu, courtesy decent contributions from Eesam Rahman, Abdul Samad and Charlie Hinze. With this result, Japan registered their first win of the competition.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Japan Preview

After a comfortable win over Vanuatu, Japan will be coming into this match, high-on confidence, looking to seal their place in the super six stage of the competition.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Eesam Rahman, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Kendel Fleming, Ibrahim Takashashi and Abhishek Anand to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Eesam Rahman played well for Japan and finished the innings with the top-score of 30 runs off 36 balls with the help of one four and one six. He was well supported by Sabaorish Ravichandran, Abhishek Anand and Kendel Fleming, who produced scores of 18,14 and 11 runs respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sabaorish Ravichandran, Charlie Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi, Declan Suzuki and Abdul Samad to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Abdul Samad and Charlie Hinze bowled well for Japan and claimed two wickets apiece.

Japan Predicted Playing XI:

Kendel Fleming (c), Shirai Patmore (wk), Abhishek Anand, Eesam Rahman, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Ibrahim Takahashi, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Declan Suzuki, Shoma Slater, Abdul Samad.

Fiji Preview

After being dismissed for just 48 runs in the previous match, the team management will be hoping for a better batting display against Japan.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Peni Vuniwaqa, Seru Tupou, Noa Acawei, and Vilisoni Veigravi to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since May 2024, Puni Vuniwaqa is the leading run-scorer for Fiji in the 20-over format. In seven matches played, Vuniwaqa has scored 183 runs at an average of 26.14.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Josaia Baleicikoibia, Seru Tupou, Peni Vuniwaqa, Siteri Tabuisulu, Peni Dakainivanua and Villame Waqavakatoga to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Fiji Predicted Playing XI:

Seru Tupou (c), Metuisela Beitaki (wk), Peni Vuniwaqa, Vilisoni Veigravi, Noa Acawei, Peni Dakainivanua, Savenaca Waqabaca, Viliame Waqavakatoga, Siteri Tabuisulu, Josaia Baleicikoibia, Kitione Tayaga.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is going to be sunny with winds blowing at 5 mph. The humidity for the game will be around 34%.

JPN vs FIJI Pitch Report

The average first innings score at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier in the previous four completed matches is around 113 runs.

Toss: To Bat

Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin has been a decent venue for side batting first. The previous match played at the venue was won by side batting first.

We expect Japan to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 130 runs.