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The ICC has announced the schedule for the East Asia-Pacific and Asia World Cup qualifiers

In the second half of 2025, the EAP and Asia regions will host two key ICC men’s and women’s pathway tournaments, both of which are crucial steps toward World Cup qualification.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier will be held in Suva, Fiji, from September 9 to 15. Competing teams include hosts Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Japan, Samoa, Cook Islands, and the Philippines, who are making their debut in an ICC Women’s Pathway Event. The teams will be split into two groups of four, followed by semi-finals and a final. The winner will secure a place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

Cricket Fiji CEO Sitiveni Rokoro expressed pride in hosting their first ICC Women’s pathway tournament, calling it a milestone for the region and a symbol of growth and inclusivity in women’s cricket. He extended a warm “Bula vinaka” to all teams and thanked the ICC and EAP Regional Team for their support.

Then, on October 8, Oman will host the combined ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier, featuring nine teams: sub-regional winners from 2024—Kuwait, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, Japan, and Samoa—as well as Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and the hosts.  The event will be divided into two stages: a Group Stage from October 8 to 10, and a Super Six Stage from October 12 to 17.  For the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the top three teams will compete, with the top two teams from each group moving on to the Super Six in India and Sri Lanka.

Oman Cricket Treasurer Alkesh Joshi emphasized the team's commitment to providing top-tier platforms for players and making the tournament a fan celebration, with free entry to all matches at Amerat. He congratulated the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth, emphasizing Oman's expanding presence in international cricket.

SCHEDULE

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier – Suva, Fiji

Tuesday, 9 September

Morning: Fiji vs Cook Islands | PNG vs Japan

Afternoon: Indonesia vs Vanuatu | Samoa vs Philippines

Wednesday, 10 September

Morning: Japan vs Samoa | Fiji vs Indonesia

Afternoon: PNG vs Philippines | Cook Islands vs Vanuatu

Friday, 12 September

Morning: Cook Islands vs Indonesia | Philippines vs Japan

Afternoon:  Fiji vs Vanuatu | Samoa vs PNG

Saturday, 13 September (Semi-Finals)

Morning (9:00 AM): A3 vs B4 (SF3) | B3 vs A4 (SF4)

Afternoon: A1 vs B2 (SF1) | B1 vs A2 (SF2)

Monday, 15 September (Finals and Playoffs)

Morning: Winners of SF3 vs SF4 | Losers of SF3 vs SF4

Afternoon: Winners of SF1 vs SF2 (Final) | Losers of SF1 vs SF2

All matches will be held at Albert Park, Suva, starting at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM local time. 

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier – Oman

Group Breakdown:

Group 1: UAE, Malaysia, Qatar

Group 2: Nepal, Kuwait, Japan

Group 3: Oman, Papua New Guinea, Samoa

Wednesday, 8 October

Oman vs Samoa – 10:00 AM

UAE vs Qatar – 2:30 PM

Nepal vs Kuwait – 7:00 PM

Thursday, 9 October

Malaysia vs Qatar – 10:00 AM

Kuwait vs Japan – 2:30 PM

PNG vs Samoa – 7:00 PM

Friday, 10 October

UAE vs Malaysia – 10:00 AM

Nepal vs Japan – 2:30 PM

Oman vs PNG – 7:00 PM

Super Six Stage

Sunday, 12 October

G3Q1 vs G1Q2 – 10:00 AM

G1Q1 vs G2Q1 – 2:30 PM

G3Q2 vs G2Q2 – 7:00 PM

Monday, 13 October

G3Q1 vs G1Q1 – 2:30 PM

G2Q1 vs G1Q2 – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, 15 October

G2Q2 vs G1Q2 – 10:00 AM

G3Q2 vs G1Q1 – 2:30 PM

G3Q1 vs G2Q1 – 7:00 PM

Thursday, 16 October

G1Q1 vs G2Q2 – 2:30 PM

G1Q2 vs G3Q2 – 7:00 PM

Friday, 17 October

G2Q2 vs G3Q1 – 10:00 AM

G3Q2 vs G2Q1 – 2:30 PM


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In late 2025, the ICC will host two key men’s and women’s cricket qualifiers in the EAP and Asia regions.