KUW vs JPN Dream11 Prediction – 5th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025
The 5th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 features Kuwait (KUW) facing Japan (JPN) on 9 October 2025 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman. Both teams are eager to secure a victory to enhance their chances of advancing in the tournament.
🏏 Match Details
- Match: Kuwait vs Japan, 5th Match
- Date: 9 October 2025
- Time (IST): 4:00 PM
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat, Oman
- Format: 20 overs per side
🌤 Pitch Report & Conditions
- Pitch Type: Balanced pitch offering assistance to both batters and bowlers.
- Weather: Clear skies expected, ensuring a full 20-over match.
- Toss Impact: Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to assess the pitch conditions.
- Average Score: Teams batting first can aim for a total of 150–170 runs.
The Al Amerat pitch has historically offered a good balance between bat and ball, with spinners likely to play a crucial role in the middle overs.
🔍 Squads & Key Players
Kuwait (KUW)
- Top Order: Mohammad Aslam (C), Fahad Tariq, Muhammad Waseem
- Middle Order: Sohail Ahmed, Muhammad Kashif
- All-Rounders: Sandeep Goud, Muhammad Nadeem
- Bowlers: Sohail Tanveer, Muhammad Amir
Key Players:
- Mohammad Aslam (C): A dependable top-order batsman and part-time bowler, crucial for both stability and breakthroughs.
- Sandeep Goud: An all-rounder who can contribute significantly with both bat and ball.
- Sohail Tanveer: A fast bowler known for his pace and bounce, effective in early overs.
Japan (JPN)
- Top Order: Kendall Kadovaki (C), Hiroki Isorena, Yusuke Sato
- Middle Order: Ryo Sakurano-Thomas, Kaito Kadowaki
- All-Rounders: Tatsuya Fujita, Keisuke Tanaka
- Bowlers: Daiki Matsumoto, Shohei Takahashi
Key Players:
- Kendall Kadovaki (C): A seasoned batsman with the ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when required.
- Ryo Sakurano-Thomas: An experienced bowler, effective in both powerplay and death overs.
- Keisuke Tanaka: A young talent with the potential to make breakthroughs at crucial moments.
💡 Dream11 Suggested Teams & Strategy
✅ Small League Team
- Wicketkeeper: Kaito Kadowaki
- Batsmen: Mohammad Aslam (C), Kendall Kadovaki (VC), Fahad Tariq
- All-Rounders: Sandeep Goud, Ryo Sakurano-Thomas
- Bowlers: Sohail Tanveer, Daiki Matsumoto, Muhammad Amir
Reasoning: This combination provides a balance between top-order stability, all-round contributions, and wicket-taking bowlers.
🎯 Grand League / Risky Team
- Wicketkeeper: Muhammad Waseem
- Batsmen: Yusuke Sato, Shohei Takahashi, Muhammad Kashif
- All-Rounders: Keisuke Tanaka (VC), Sohail Ahmed
- Bowlers: Sohail Tanveer, Muhammad Amir, Tatsuya Fujita
Differential Picks:
- Shohei Takahashi: A bowler who can exploit the conditions and pick crucial wickets.
- Muhammad Kashif: A middle-order batsman with the ability to accelerate the innings.
🏁 Kuwait vs Japan Match Prediction
- Predicted Winner: Kuwait (KUW)
- Expected Score (batting first): 150–170 runs
- Winning Margin: 10–20 runs or 2–3 wickets
Kuwait’s balanced squad and recent form give them a slight edge over Japan in this encounter.
🧠 Fantasy Tips & Strategy
- All-Rounders: Include at least 2–3 all-rounders to maximize point-scoring opportunities.
- Top Order Batsmen: Prioritize top-order batsmen who are likely to face the majority of overs.
- Death Bowlers: Select bowlers who bowl in the death overs, as they are more likely to pick wickets.
- Captain & Vice-Captain: Choose players who are in form and have the potential to contribute in multiple facets of the game.
