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Japan vs Cook Islands Overview
In an exciting East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, Japan, who is in a winning streak, faces Cook Islands. Japan has been in an excellent form, registering wins against Fiji, Vanuatu, Bhutan, Bahrain, and Thailand. Cook Islands, on the other hand, recently suffered a loss against Papua New Guinea but bounced back with a win over Korea Republic. Key players to watch out for in Japan are Ibrahim Takahashi and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, who have been in great batting form, and Declan Mccomb, who has been exceptional with the ball. For Cook Islands, Hayden Dickson is the player to look out for.
Team Form
Japan has been in terrific form recently, winning all their last five matches in the T20 World Cup, East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, and T20 Thailand Open. Cook Islands, on the other hand, have had a mixed run with a recent win against Korea Republic but a loss against Papua New Guinea in the T20 World Cup, East Asia-Pacific Qualifier.
Head-to-Head Performance
This is the first time Japan and Cook Islands are clashing in the T20 World Cup, East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, making this match a fresh and exciting contest.
Verdict
Given Japan's recent form and the performances of their key players, placing a bet on Japan's victory seems to be a confident pick. However, it's crucial to keep an eye on the odds once they become available to make a more informed bet.
Match Info
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WSun 10
May 2026
Japan
Fiji
75 / 2 (7.1) 74 / 10 (19.4)
Japan won by 8 wickets -
WSat 09
May 2026
Japan
Vanuatu
123 / 10 (19.4) 93 / 6 (20)
Japan won by 30 runs
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WFri 27
Feb 2026
Japan
Bhutan
170 / 5 (20) 93 / 10 (18.2)
Japan won by 77 runs -
WThu 26
Feb 2026
Japan
Bahrain
88 / 2 (7) 87 / 10 (19.2)
Japan won by 8 wickets -
WWed 25
Feb 2026
Thailand
Japan
120 / 9 (20) 157 / 6 (20)
Japan won by 37 runs
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LSun 10
May 2026
Papua New Guinea
Cook Islands
204 / 5 (20) 155 / 6 (20)
Papua New Guinea won by 49 runs -
WFri 08
May 2026
Cook Islands
Korea Republic
49 / 1 (4.4) 47 / 10 (16.2)
Cook Islands won by 9 wickets
Gr.2 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
Vanuatu | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 |
|
Fiji | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
