Cricket Match Prediction | Japan T20I Tri-Series,2025 | Japan vs Cook Islands | Match – 6 | May 10 – who do you think will dominate the last fixture?

JPN vs COK Match Analysis

The 6th match of the Japan Twenty20 Tri-Series will feature Japan and the Cook Islands. The match is set to take place tomorrow, May 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM.

Japan has made a powerful start to the tournament, winning their only match so far in commanding fashion. With a very healthy net run rate of +3.050, they currently top the table despite playing fewer games. The squad appears balanced with strength in both bowling and batting, showing that they can dominate when given the chance. Their next matches will be crucial in solidifying their spot in the final.

The Cook Islands have had a balanced start, registering one win and one loss. While they’ve shown potential, their negative net run rate suggests a heavy defeat in one of the matches. They need to work on reducing damage in losses and maintaining pressure across both innings. With solid players in their ranks, they remain a competitive side but will need more consistency to challenge for the top.

JPN vs COK Team Preview & Squads

Japan

In their last match, Japan batted first and posted a modest 110/9 in 20 overs. Sabaorish Ravichandran top‑scored with 24 runs, but no other batter passed 20 (Hinze made 14 and Shirai‑Patmore 16). This shallow total, losing nine wickets, hinted that Japan’s batting needed stronger contributions, even though it ultimately proved defendable.

JPN’s bowling then dominated. They bowled out Thailand for just 49 (14.5 overs). The attack was led by Kazuma Kato‑Stafford (2 wickets for 3 runs) and Charles Hinze (1/6 in 3 overs). Ravichandran also claimed 2 wickets (3–0–11–2), while Ito‑Davis and I. Takahashi each took a wicket in tight spells. Every bowler chipped in, reflecting a collective effort that overwhelmed Thailand and secured a 61‑run victory.

Despite the win, the batting performance exposed room for improvement. Posting only 110/9 suggests Japan will need more aggressive batting and deeper partnerships in future games to complement this outstanding bowling display.

Japan Squads

Japan Squads

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

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands endured a disappointing outing in their third match of the tri-series, folding for just 72 runs in 19.3 overs and eventually losing to Thailand by eight wickets with 38 balls to spare. Their batting performance was plagued by early collapses and a lack of partnerships. The top four batters managed only 13 runs collectively, and by the 6th over, the score had crumbled to 18/4. Only Cory Dickson (15 off 25) and Liam Denny (13 off 17) offered brief resistance, but with a run rate of just 3.69, the innings never gained momentum.

Jandre Coetzee was Thailand’s destroyer-in-chief, claiming 3 wickets for just 6 runs in his four overs. The Cook Islands’ inability to negotiate the pace and variation of the Thailand attack was evident in the lack of boundaries and multiple soft dismissals.

With the ball, the Cook Islands managed two wickets, but defending 72 was always going to be a monumental task. Despite tight spells from Oscar Taylor (3-0-14-1) and Jared Tutty (2-0-7-0), Thailand chased down the target with ease.

The COK must reassess their batting strategy, particularly their top-order approach, if they are to remain competitive in this series.

Cook Islands Squads

Cook Islands Squads

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

Japan vs Cook Islands outfield report

Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto

The pitch consistently provides lateral movement and bounce, making it particularly challenging for batters, especially during the initial overs when the ball is most responsive to seam and swing.

Climatic conditions in Sano generally support uninterrupted play, featuring moderate temperatures and manageable humidity. Frequent cloud cover further enhances conditions for swing bowling, while typically low wind speeds ensure minimal atmospheric disruption.

Given this interplay between pitch behavior and prevailing weather, teams winning the toss often prefer to field first, aiming to capitalize on the early assistance afforded to fast bowlers. Nonetheless, with the average first-innings score hovering around 126, setting a total can also be strategically beneficial, particularly for sides equipped with a disciplined and incisive bowling unit capable of defending modest targets effectively.

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

It will be their 1^st match.

Japan vs the Cook Islands Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that Japan has a 51% chance of winning.