Cricket Match Prediction | Japan T20I Tri-Series,2025 | Japan vs Cook Islands | Match – 4 | May 09 – Can JPN get their second win in a row in this fixture?

JPN vs COK Match Analysis

The 4th match of the Japan Twenty20 Tri-Series will feature Japan and the Cook Islands. The match is set to take place tomorrow, May 9, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The game is yet to begin.

In the current points table, Japan is leading with 1 match played, 1 win, 0 losses, and no results. They have accumulated 2 points with a net run rate (NRR) of 3.050.

The Cook Islands have gotten off to a great start in the Japan Twenty20 Tri-Series, winning their first game handily to grab two vital points. Their positive net run rate and well-rounded team highlight the momentum they have established thus far in the competition.

JPN vs COK Team Preview & Squads

Japan

In Japan’s innings, the standout batters were Sabaorish Ravichandran, who top-scored with a well-constructed 24 off 27 balls, including three boundaries and a six. Charles Hinze also impressed with a quick-fire 14 off 13 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 107.69. Meanwhile, Shirai-Patmore added 16 off 20 balls, providing stability in the middle order. Together, these three provided a solid foundation for Japan’s innings, though the team struggled to capitalize further against a disciplined Cook Islands bowling attack.

Japan’s most effective bowlers in the match were Charles Hinze, who delivered a brilliant spell, conceding just 6 runs in 3 overs and taking 1 wicket at an economy rate of 2.00. Sabaorish Ravichandran also played a crucial role, claiming 2 wickets for just 11 runs in 3 overs, maintaining an excellent economy of 3.66. Additionally, Kazuma Kato-Stafford was outstanding, taking 2 wickets for just 3 runs in his short 0.5 over, with an economy rate of 3.60. These three bowlers kept the Cook Islands in check, providing key breakthroughs throughout the innings.

Japan Squads

Japan Squads

Charles Hinze, Shogo Kimura, Koji Abe, Kohei Kubota, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Ghufran Mir, Dylan Fletcher, Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake, Shirai-Patmore, Wataru Miyauchi, Zubair Khan, Abhishek Anand, Marcus Thurgate, Kazumasa Takahashi, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Supun Navaratne, Declan Suzuki, Kento Dobell, Kazuma Stafford, Makoto Taniyama, Abdul Samad, Tsuyoshi Takada, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Shoma Slater, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Ibrahim Takahashi, Alester Fleming.

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands’ top performers with the bat in this match were Thomas Parima, who top-scored with 47 off 34 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 138.23. Hayden Dickson contributed 14 off 14 balls, featuring 2 fours, maintaining a strike rate of 100.00. Aue Parima also played a steady knock, scoring 18 from 18 balls, with 2 boundaries, striking at 100.00. Despite the team’s struggles, these three players stood out with their solid batting, laying the foundation for a competitive total of 125/7 in 18.5 overs.

The Cook Islands’ standout bowlers in this match were Hayden Dickson, who delivered a disciplined performance, taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs in 4 overs, maintaining an economy rate of 5.50. Milton Kavana was also impressive, conceding only 19 runs in his 4 overs while claiming 1 wicket, boasting an economical 4.75. Jared Tutty contributed well with the ball, picking up 1 wicket for 21 runs in his 4 overs, with an economy rate of 5.25. Together, these bowlers kept the pressure on the Japanese batting lineup, helping restrict them to a modest total.

Cook Islands Squads

Cook Islands Squads

Oscar Taylor, Paani Vaialo, James Pickering, Ben Vakatini, Liam Denny, Aue Parima, Cory Dickson, Cameron Thorp, Milton Kavana, Jared Tutty, Hayden Dickson, Pita Ravarua, Thomas Parima, Tiaki Wuatai, Ma’ara Ave, Tomakanute Ritawa.      

Japan vs Cook Islands outfield report

Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto

The squad is expected to focus on batting first to take advantage of the tactical advantage that comes with setting a goal at this location.

The weather forecast predicts mostly clear skies with the possibility of occasional showers.

Given the average first-inning total of 134 runs, the pitch is predicted to provide a fair duel between bat and ball with moderate behavior.

Japan vs Cook Islands Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It will be their first match.

Japan vs the Cook Islands Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that the Cook Islands has a 52% chance of winning.