Cricket Prediction | Philippines vs South Korea | Indonesia Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 | 5th Match | July 09 – Will SKOR Stun PHI?

PHI vs South Korea Match Analysis

The 5th match of the Indonesia T20 Tri Series 2025 will be held on July 08 in Bali, where the Philippines take on South Korea in a crucial fixture. The match will begin in the afternoon local time, promising another exciting contest in the humid Bali conditions. 

The Philippines cricket team has shown promising signs in the ongoing tri-series, with a blend of youth and experience. Despite a heavy defeat to Indonesia, their earlier dominant win over South Korea displayed their potential. 

South Korea enters this match looking to bounce back from two disappointing defeats. The batting order has struggled under pressure, and they have yet to play a complete game this tournament. 

Philippines vs South Korea Team Preview & Squads

Philippines

For the PHI, Henry Tyler takes on the dual role of skipper and wicketkeeper. His calm under pressure and sharp tactical instincts from behind the stumps have solidified his place as a trusted team member. 

The Philippines’ batting lineup revolves around top-order hitters like Arashdeep Samra and Miggy Podosky. While they’ve shown aggression, the middle order tends to collapse under scoreboard pressure. The team needs better finishing if they aim for competitive totals.

With bowlers like Kepler Lukies and Rhys Burinaga leading the attack, the Philippines possess a fairly well-rounded bowling lineup. Their pace attack is complemented by disciplined spin options from the likes of Gurbhupinder Chohan. 

In their most recent match against Indonesia on July 6, the PHI were outplayed in all departments. Indonesia posted a strong 160/5, with the Philippines struggling in the chase. Despite showing early intent, they collapsed to 115 in 19 overs, falling short by 45 runs. The result exposed their fragile middle order and inconsistent bowling under pressure.

Philippines Squad

Philippines

Arashdeep Samra, Amanpreet Sirah, Miggy Podosky, Andrew Donovan, Nivek Tanner, Henry Tyler (c & wk), Gurbhupinder Chohan, Jonathon Tuffin, Kepler Lukies, Liam Myott, Rhys Burinaga

South Korea

Kim Daeyeon leads SKOR with a composed and disciplined approach. Though not the most explosive with the bat, his contributions often come when the team needs stability. His main challenge has been rallying a struggling batting order.

South Korea’s batting has underwhelmed so far, with no player able to anchor or accelerate meaningfully. Players like Daham Madampage and Hyeon Parsons have failed to capitalize on starts. 

The bowling attack, spearheaded by Kishore Babu and Balage Dilruksha, has shown sparks of promise. South Korea’s strength lies more in defending low scores, thanks to their ability to extract movement early on. 

In their most recent outing against the Philippines on July 6, SKOR was bundled out for just 80 runs. Their batting frailties were once again exposed as no player crossed 20. Philippines chased the target comfortably in just 10.1 overs, winning by 7 wickets. The heavy defeat was a wake-up call that demands urgent improvement across all departments.

South Korea Squad

South Korea

Daham Madampage, Balage Dilruksha, Hyeon Parsons, Kim Daeyeon (c), Alex Parsons, Nishat Nazmussakib, Sameera Maduranga (wk), Kuldeep Gurjar, Bilal Ahmad Mir, Saurabh Kumar, Kishore Babu

PHI vs SKOR Outfield Report

Udayana Cricket Ground

The Bali surface continues to play slowly with occasional bounce. It favors spinners during the middle overs but offers just enough pace upfront to assist seamers. Batsmen need to spend time adjusting before accelerating.

Warmth and humidity will dominate the conditions in Bali on match day, with temperatures near the 30°C mark. There is no major rain threat, though cloud cover could assist swing bowling early in the game. High humidity levels might test player stamina, especially fielders.

Historically, first-innings scores between 140 to 160 are considered competitive on this ground. The highest score recorded in this series is 160/5 by Indonesia, while totals under 90 have proven hard to defend. Due to the dew in the second innings, teams winning the toss typically opt to bat first.

Philippines vs South Korea Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The Philippines holds a significant edge over South Korea in recent meetings, winning 4 of the last 5 matches. Their most recent encounter saw the Philippines register a dominant 7-wicket victory.

PHI vs SKOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Philippines have a 56% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.