United Arab Emirates vs Japan, 9th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, 2025

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15 October 2025 | 06:50AM
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The 9th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier brings the United Arab Emirates up against Japan at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) on 16 October 2025, 04:00 PM. Expect a high-tempo contest where the UAE’s structured white-ball game meets Japan’s rapidly improving, fearless approach. With both sides eyeing crucial qualification points, powerplay efficiency and middle-overs control will define the narrative. 


UAE typically leverage disciplined new-ball spells and a deep batting core that can switch gears late, while Japan lean on smart strike rotation and opportunistic boundary hitting to keep the run-rate healthy. Fielding standards could be the thin margin - sharp catching and ground fielding are vital on a quick outfield. As pressure mounts in a short qualifier window, adaptability—reading lengths early, managing match-ups, and using the breeze—will separate the sides. Follow every twist with UAE vs JPN Live Score updates as momentum swings ball by ball in a fixture that could shape the group standings.

United Arab Emirates vs Japan, 9th Match Details

Series

ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, 2025

Match

United Arab Emirates vs Japan

Date & Time

16 October 2025, 04:00 PM

Venue

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1)

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United Arab Emirates vs Japan, 9th Match Weather Condition

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Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1)

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) Pitch Report

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Pace vs Spin on Venue

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Ministry Turf 1 at Al Amerat usually offers a true, even bounce with good carry, encouraging shot-making through the line. Day fixtures often see a brisk first ten overs where the hard new ball skids nicely, rewarding classical drives and square cuts. As the surface wears, spinners and change-ups (cutters, back-of-the-hand variations) come into play, especially into the breeze. Scores in the 150–170 range are competitive if bowling units hit hard lengths and take pace off at the death. Captains winning the toss often consider chasing due to the venue’s sightlines and outfield pace, but if dryness sets in, defending becomes viable with disciplined middle-over spin and boundary protection.

United Arab Emirates Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Japan Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

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United Arab Emirates vs Japan, 9th Match Squad

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United Arab Emirates Probable XI :

Mohammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Jonathan Figy, Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Irfan II, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Zahid Ali, Haider Ali

Japan Probable XI :

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, Charles Hinze, Shoma Slater, Lachlan Lake, Wataru Miyauchi, Alex Patmore, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Ibrahim Takahashi, Reo Sakurano, Makoto Taniyama, Abhishek Anand

Conclusion

Both teams arrive with clear pathways to victory. UAE will back their experience, strike rotation through the middle, and death-over finishing to post or chase par-plus totals. Japan’s route is to maximize the powerplay with intent, protect wickets for a back-end surge, and squeeze with disciplined lines in the middle overs. Small match moments—an early wicket, a direct-hit run-out, or a 12-15 run over—can flip control quickly on this ground. Expect phases of dominance from both sides and a result likely decided in the final 3–4 overs. Whichever unit handles situational pressure—bowling to fields, batting to plans, and staying sharp in the ring—should edge a tight contest. Keep track of every phase with the UAE vs JPN Live Score to see how strategies unfold in real time.