ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier 2025 Fixtures & Teams

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 is here. Nine cricket teams from Asia and the Pacific will compete to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026. A total of 17 teams have already qualified for the marquee event, and the last three teams will make it to the tournament from here.

The action starts on October 8 and ends on October 17. All matches will be played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The teams have been divided into three groups. The top two teams from each group will move to the Super Six stage.

The United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Kuwait, Japan, Malaysia, Qatar, and Samoa will fight hard. Only the best teams will move forward to the World Cup.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier Full Schedule

Here is the complete match schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025, featuring nine teams battling for spots in the main World Cup. All matches are at Al Amerat Cricket Ground from October 8 to October 17, 2025.

Date	Match	Team 1	Team 2	Time (Local)	Venue
Oct 8	Match 1, Group 3	Oman	Samoa	10:00 AM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 8	Match 2, Group 1	United Arab Emirates	Qatar	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 8	Match 3, Group 2	Nepal	Kuwait	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 9	Match 4, Group 1	Malaysia	Qatar	10:00 AM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 9	Match 5, Group 2	Kuwait	Japan	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 9	Match 6, Group 3	Papua New Guinea	Samoa	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 10	Match 7, Group 1	United Arab Emirates	Malaysia	10:00 AM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 10	Match 8, Group 2	Nepal	Japan	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 10	Match 9, Group 3	Oman	Papua New Guinea	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 12	Super Six, Match 1	TBC	TBC	10:00 AM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 12	Super Six, Match 2	TBC	TBC	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 12	Super Six, Match 3	TBC	TBC	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 13	Super Six, Match 4	TBC	TBC	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 13	Super Six, Match 5	TBC	TBC	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 15	Super Six, Match 6	TBC	TBC	10:00 AM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 15	Super Six, Match 7	TBC	TBC	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 15	Super Six, Match 8	TBC	TBC	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 16	Super Six, Match 9	TBC	TBC	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 16	Super Six, Match 10	TBC	TBC	7:00 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 17	Super Six, Match 11	TBC	TBC	10:00 AM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
Oct 17	Super Six, Match 12	TBC	TBC	2:30 PM	Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: Teams and Squads

Here is a quick look at the teams and full squads participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025. These cricketers will represent nine nations as they compete for a place in the T20 World Cup.

Japan Squad

Captain: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming
Wicketkeeper: Alexander Shirai-Patmore

Players:

• Abdul Samad
• Abhishek Anand
• Charles Hinze
• Benjamin Ito-Davis
• Wataru Miyauchi
• Esam Rahman
• Sabaorish Ravichandran
• Reo Sakurano-Thomas
• Shoma Sugaya-Slater
• Declan Suzuki-McComb
• Ibrahim Takahashi
• Makoto Taniyama
• Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake

Kuwait Squad

Captain: Mohammed Aslam
Wicketkeepers: Meet Bhavsar, Usman Patel

Players:

• Clinto Anto
• Anudeep Chenthamara
• Muhammad Aqif Farooq
• Shiraz Khan
• Nimish Lathief
• Yasin Patel
• Naveenraj Rajendran
• Ravija Sandaruwan
• Mohamed Shafeeq
• Bilal Tahir
• Muhammad Umar
• Ali Zaheer

Malaysia Squad

Their squad has not been announced yet. 

Nepal Squad

Captain: Rohit Paudel
Wicketkeeper: Aasif Sheikh

Players:

• Dipendra Singh Airee (vice-captain)
• Mohammad Aadil Alam
• Lokesh Bam
• Kushal Bhurtel
• Gulsan Jha
• Sundeep Jora
• Sandeep Lamichhane
• Sompal Kami
• Karan KC
• Kushal Malla
• Lalit Rajbanshi
• Aarif Sheikh
• Nandan Yadav

Oman Squad

Captain: Jatinder Singh
Wicketkeeper: TBD

Players:

• Vinayak Shukla (vice-captain)
• Shakeel Ahmed
• Aryan Bisht
• Shah Faisal
• Zikria Islam
• Aamir Kaleem
• Nadeem Khan
• Sufyan Mehmood
• Hammad Mirza
• Mohammed Nadeem
• Jiten Ramanandi
• Hassnain Shah
• Samay Shrivastava
• Hasnain Ul Wahab

Papua New Guinea Squad

Captain: Assad Vala
Wicketkeeper: Hila Vare

Players:

• Malcolm Aporo
• Sese Bau
• John Kariko
• Ainui Loi
• Michael Charlie
• Kabua Morea
• Alei Nao
• Patrick Nou
• Damien Ravu
• Boio Ray
• Doko Rupa
• Lega Siaka
• Gaudi Toka

Qatar Squad

Captain: Mirza Mohammed Baig
Wicketkeeper: Imal Liyanage

Players:

• Owais Ahmed
• Zubair Ali
• Saqlain Arshad
• Muhammad Asim
• Shariq Azam
• Amir Farooq
• Shahzaib Jamil
• Ikramullah Khan
• Daniel Louis
• Muhammad Murad
• Mujeeb-ur-Rehman
• Muhammad Tanveer
• Arif Nasir Uddin

Samoa Squad

Captain: Caleb Jasmat
Wicketkeepers: Samuel French, Fereti Suluoto

Players:

• Daniel Burgess
• Douglas Finau
• Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg
• Benjamin Mailata
• Noah Mead
• Solomon Nash
• Samson Sola
• Sean Solia
• Ross Taylor
• Saumani Tiai
• Ili Tugaga
• Darius Visser

United Arab Emirates Squad

Captain: Muhammad Waseem
Wicketkeepers: Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma

Players:

• Haider Ali
• Zahid Ali
• Basil Hameed
• Muhammad Farooq
• Jonathan Figy
• Muhammad Irfan
• Harshit Kaushik
• Dhruv Parashar
• Muhammad Rohid
• Alishan Sharafu
• Junaid Siddique
• Simranjeet Singh

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier: Where to Watch

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 kicks off on October 8 and runs until October 17, with matches at different times throughout the day at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

While full broadcast details are yet to be confirmed, local cricket boards may offer live streams or match highlights on their platforms. Fans in India, can catch the live streaming of the tournament on FanCode.

To stay updated, be sure to follow the official ICC social media pages, where they’ll post live scores, key moments, and match-day insights.

If you’re looking for real-time scores and player stats, multiple cricket websites and mobile apps like Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo will be tracking the action live.

Looking Ahead

The top teams from the East Asia Pacific Qualifier will secure spots in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, joining top teams from around the world. This makes every match in this qualifier crucial.

More than just qualification, this tournament plays a big role in the development of cricket in Asia and the Pacific. Countries like Samoa and Japan are gaining experience and exposure, which helps grow the game at the grassroots level.

For the players, this is a chance to build their cricketing careers. Many who perform well here may move on to bigger tournaments or even professional leagues. This qualifier is the first step in what could be a long journey in international cricket.

Conclusion: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier Starts from October 8

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 is a key pathway for cricketers from Asia and the Pacific aiming to reach the global stage. This tournament is set to deliver exciting matches and top talent. Fans looking for match schedules, full squads, and qualification updates can follow this guide for all the latest.

Stay tuned for live score updates, team news, and standout player performances as the race to the ICC T20 World Cup heats up.

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