PHI vs JPN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2023, Match 8

Both teams will look for a victory to stay ahead in the tournament.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 25 Jul 2023, 20:05 IST

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Match 8 of the T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2023 will be played between the Philippines and Japan at Amini Park in Port Moresby on Wednesday (July 26). The Philippines have won one out of 3 games, while Japan have won two out of three.

In the last game, the Philippines squared off against Vanuatu, where they opted to bowl. Vanuatu was bundled out for 97 in 19.3 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Jardyn Allan was the top-scorer with 36 runs off 35 balls. Skipper Daniel Smith and the other three bowlers picked up two wickets each. The Philippines chased the target in 17.4 overs and won the game by six wickets. So, they will look to continue this winning momentum ahead.

In their previous match, Japan squared off against Papua New Guinea, where they opted to bat. But they could score 87/8 in 20 overs as Declan Suzuki was the lone warrior scoring 34 runs off 38 balls. Papua New Guinea chased the target easily in 15.1 overs; it was their third consecutive victory in the tournament. So, Japan will look to bounce back from this defeat. 

Match Information

Philippines vs Japan, 8th Match

ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, 26 Jul 2023, Wed, 9:00 AM IST ,Amini Park, Port Moresby

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Weather Report

Amini Park, Port Moresby

Clouds

25.5Ā°C

82% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Philippines

W
L
L
L
L

Japan

L
W
W
NR
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming

JAPAN - bat

216 Runs

6Ā Matches

2

Daniel Smith

PHI - all

98 Runs

6Ā Matches

3

Sabaorish Ravichandran

JAPAN - all

96 Runs

6Ā Matches

4

Declan Suzuki

JAPAN - all

89 Runs

6Ā Matches

5

Grant Russ

PHI - wk

87 Runs

6Ā Matches

6

Ibrahim Takahashi

JAPAN - bat

77 Runs

6Ā Matches

1

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming

JAPAN - bat

122.73

6Ā Matches

2

Ibrahim Takahashi

JAPAN - bat

120.31

6Ā Matches

3

Tsuyoshi Takada

JAPAN - bat

112.50

2Ā Matches

4

Sabaorish Ravichandran

JAPAN - all

106.67

6Ā Matches

5

Jean-Miguel Catapang Podosky

PHI - bowl

102.94

4Ā Matches

6

Kohei Kubota

JAPAN - bowl

100.00

3Ā Matches

1

Kepler Lukies

PHI - bowl

10 Wkts

6Ā Matches

2

Amanpreet Sirah

PHI - all

7 Wkts

5Ā Matches

3

Liam Jacob Myott

PHI - bowl

7 Wkts

6Ā Matches

4

Piyush Kumbhare

JAPAN - bowl

6 Wkts

6Ā Matches

5

Reo Sakurano

JAPAN - bat

6 Wkts

6Ā Matches

6

Ibrahim Takahashi

JAPAN - bat

5 Wkts

6Ā Matches

1

Piyush Kumbhare

JAPAN - bowl

5.01

6Ā Matches

2

Kepler Lukies

PHI - bowl

5.05

6Ā Matches

3

Ibrahim Takahashi

JAPAN - bat

5.95

6Ā Matches

4

Reo Sakurano

JAPAN - bat

6.05

6Ā Matches

5

Makoto Taniyama

JAPAN - bat

6.40

4Ā Matches

6

Huzaifa Mohammed Akram

PHI - bowl

6.71

6Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Philippines

GR Russ (wk), Jordan Alegre, DC Smith (C), Amanpreet Sirah, Jean-Miguel Catapang Podosky, Arshdeep Singh Samra, Josef Doctora, Kepler Lukies, Gurbhupinder Singh, Liam Jacob Myott, Huzaifa Mohammed Akram

Bench : Hern Isorena, Francis Norman Walsh, K Kumar, S Singh

Japan

Supun Nawaeathna, Alex Patmore (wk), Kl Kadowaki Fleming (C), L Lake, Reo Sakurano, Ibrahim Takahashi, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Declan Suzuki, Piyush Kumbhare, M Taniyama, Ryan Drake

Bench : W Miyauchi, T Takada, Muneeb Siddique, Kohei Kubota

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update.

Pitch Report

This pitch has favoured the bowlers so far, as the teams batting first have defended the target successfully. So, the toss winner will look to bat here and set a challenging total.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

96

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming JAPAN | BAT

Japan's skipper has been in good touch. He has scored 135 runs in three innings, so he can lead your fantasy team as well.

9.5
C

Daniel Smith PHI | ALL

Philippines' skipper has been in good touch till now. He has scored 47 runs and has picked up four wickets as well in three matches.

8

Amanpreet Sirah PHI | ALL

He has bowled beautifully and has picked up five wickets in three matches. So, he can be a top pick for your fantasy team.

9

Reo Sakurano JAPAN | BAT

He has bowled with an economy of 3.90 and has picked up four wickets in three matches till now. Thus, he will be a top pick for your fantasy team.

8

Piyush Kumbhare JAPAN | BOWL

Japan's spinner has bowled with an economy of 4.92 and picked up four wickets in three matches. So, he will be a budget pick for your fantasy team.

7.5

Kepler Lukies PHI | BOWL

He has bowled with an economy of 4.20 and has picked up four wickets in three matches till now. So, he can be a budget pick for your fantasy team.

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10.5

Sabaorish Ravichandran

JAPAN | ALL

Japan's batter has looked out of form so far. He has scored only 24 runs in three innings so far.

8.5

Grant Russ

PHI | WK

The Philippines' batter has underperformed so far. He has scored only 18 runs in two innings till now.

Last Updated On - Jul 25 2023 8:05 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

PHI

5 : 6

JAPAN

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7/100

Head To Head
Supun Navaratne

8.5

Jordan Alegre

9

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming
VC

8

Daniel Smith
C

9.5

Jean-Miguel Catapang Podosky

8

Reo Sakurano

9

Ibrahim Takahashi

9

Kepler Lukies

7.5

Huzaifa Mohammed Akram

8.5

Piyush Kumbhare

8

Ryan Drake

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

PHI

6 : 5

JAPAN

Credits Left
7/100

Mega League
Grant Russ

8.5

Jordan Alegre

9

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming

8

Daniel Smith
VC

9.5

Jean-Miguel Catapang Podosky

8

Reo Sakurano
C

9

Ibrahim Takahashi

9

Kepler Lukies

7.5

Huzaifa Mohammed Akram

8.5

Piyush Kumbhare

8

Ryan Drake

8

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