T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Qualifiers 2025: UAE vs JPN Today Match Prediction – Super Six, 18th Match, Who Will Win Today?

The Super Six, 18th of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier 2025, will see the United Arab Emirates (UAE) facing Japan (JPN) at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. With a comprehensive 77-run win over Samoa, the UAE was able to break its two-match losing streak. Captain Muhammad Waseem is counting on his team to exhibit discipline in all three departments against Japan.

On the other hand,  Japan suffered defeat against Qatar. Captain Kendel Fleming hopes that the team can adjust to the conditions and put in an improved performance against the UAE.

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UAE vs JPN Match Details

• Match: United Arab Emirates vs Japan, Super Six, 18th Match 

• Date: 16th October 2025

• Time: 4:00 PM IST

• Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat

• Live Streaming: FanCode

UAE vs JPN Weather Report

The weather in Al Amerat is expected to be pleasant and ideal for playing cricket. A full 20-over contest is guaranteed due to the absence of rain interruptions during the game. 

UAE vs JPN Pitch Report

The Al Amerat pitch is known for being balanced. Batters enjoy early overs with good bounce, while spinners gain grip as the match progresses. On this surface, a total of more than 135 runs will be a competitive total.

Top Batters to Watch – UAE vs JPN

• Alishan Sharafu (UAE): 231 runs in this tournament

• Esam Rahman (JPN): 165 runs in this tournament

• Harshit Kaushik (UAE): 120 runs in this tournament

Top Bowlers to Watch – UAE vs JPN

• Declan Mccomb (JPN): 8 wickets in this tournament

• Dhruv Parashar (UAE): 5 wickets in this tournament

• Muhammad Farooq (UAE): 4 wickets in this tournament

UAE vs JPN Recent Form

UAE vs JPN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UAE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 165–180

• Match Result: UAE to win

Scenario 2: If JPN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 125–145

• Match Result: UAE to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

UAE vs JPN Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates 

Muhammad Waseem (c), Mayank Rajesh Kumar, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Irfan, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique.

Japan 

Kendel Fleming (c), Abhishek Anand, Eesam Rahman, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Benjamin Ito Davis, Charles Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi, Reo Sakurano Thomas, Declan Suzuki, Alexander Patmore (wk), Shoma Slater.

UAE vs JPN Complete Squads

United Arab Emirates Squad

Muhammad Waseem (c), Haider Ali, Zahid Ali, Basil Hameed, Rahul Chopra (wk), Muhammad Farooq, Jonathan Figy, Muhammad Irfan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh.

Japan Squad

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Abdul Samad, Abhishek Anand, Charles Hinze, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Esam Rahman, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Alexander Shirai-Patmore (wk), Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake.

UAE vs JPN Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Our prediction is that Japan will triumph in this T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Qualifiers 2025 match. They have a strong head-to-head record against Japan and are currently performing well.

Prediction: United Arab Emirates (UAE) to win

Key players to watch: Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu and Rahul Chopra.

UAE vs JPN Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the UAE vs JPN live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Q2. Who will win today’s UAE vs JPN T20I match?

According to our today match prediction, the United Arab Emirates are favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between the UAE vs JPN in T20Is?

The United Arab Emirates holds the upper hand in T20I head-to-head meetings against Oman