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Kuwait vs Japan Result – Match 5

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Match 5 • ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier

Kuwait cricket team logo
KUW
177/6 (20)
Japan cricket team logo
JPN
178/5 (19.3)
Japan won by 5 wickets
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Player of the match: Esam Rahman

19.3
1
Mohammed Aslam Nawfer to Declan Suzuki, 1 run
19.2
0
Mohammed Aslam Nawfer to Declan Suzuki, no run
19.1
0
Mohammed Aslam Nawfer to Declan Suzuki, no run
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Benjamin Ito 6 (8)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 39 (29)
JAPAN 177/5
Anudeep Chenthamara 4-0-26-0
18.6
W
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef)
18.5
2
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 2 runs
18.4
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run
18.3
2
Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 2 runs
18.2
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 1 run
18.1
0
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, no run
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 36 (27)
Benjamin Ito 3 (4)
JAPAN 171/4
Muhammad Aqif Farooq 4-1-43-0
17.6
4
Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Four
17.5
0
Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, no run
17.4
6
Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Six
17.3
1
Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Benjamin Ito, 1 run
17.2
1
Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run
17.1
2
Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 2 runs
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 23 (22)
Benjamin Ito 2 (3)
JAPAN 157/4
Anudeep Chenthamara 3-0-20-0
16.6
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run
16.5
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 1 run
16.4
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run
16.3
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 1 run
16.2
0
Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, no run
16.1
1
Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Ibrahim Takahashi 26 (15)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 20 (19)
JAPAN 152/4
Yasin Patel 4-1-37-0
15.6
W
Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, Out! Caught by Muhammad Aqif Farooq
15.6
Wd
Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, 1 wide
15.5
0
Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run

Match Summary

Kuwait and Japan met in Match 5 of ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.6: Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef) | 17.6: Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Four | 17.4: Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Six. The turning point arrived at 18.6 when Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Japan won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.6: Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef)
  • 17.6: Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Four
  • 17.4: Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Six
  • 15.6: Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, Out! Caught by Muhammad Aqif Farooq

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.6 when Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Japan won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.6: Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef). This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

19.3 1 Mohammed Aslam Nawfer to Declan Suzuki, 1 run

19.2 0 Mohammed Aslam Nawfer to Declan Suzuki, no run

19.1 0 Mohammed Aslam Nawfer to Declan Suzuki, no run

End of over 19 (6 runs)
Benjamin Ito 6 (8)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 39 (29)
JAPAN 177/5
Anudeep Chenthamara 4-0-26-0

18.6 W Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, runout (SK Shereef)

18.5 2 Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 2 runs

18.4 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run

18.3 2 Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 2 runs

18.2 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 1 run

18.1 0 Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, no run

End of over 18 (14 runs)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 36 (27)
Benjamin Ito 3 (4)
JAPAN 171/4
Muhammad Aqif Farooq 4-1-43-0

17.6 4 Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Four

17.5 0 Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, no run

17.4 6 Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, Six

17.3 1 Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Benjamin Ito, 1 run

17.2 1 Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run

17.1 2 Muhammad Aqif Farooq to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 2 runs

End of over 17 (5 runs)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 23 (22)
Benjamin Ito 2 (3)
JAPAN 157/4
Anudeep Chenthamara 3-0-20-0

16.6 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run

16.5 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 1 run

16.4 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run

16.3 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, 1 run

16.2 0 Anudeep Chenthamara to Benjamin Ito, no run

16.1 1 Anudeep Chenthamara to Sabaorish Ravichandran, 1 run

End of over 16 (10 runs)
Ibrahim Takahashi 26 (15)
Sabaorish Ravichandran 20 (19)
JAPAN 152/4
Yasin Patel 4-1-37-0

15.6 W Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, Out! Caught by Muhammad Aqif Farooq

15.6 Wd Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, 1 wide

15.5 0 Yasin Patel to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Kuwait vs Japan Match 5 match?
Japan won by 5 wickets.

What is the Kuwait vs Japan Match 5?
Kuwait vs Japan is the Match 5 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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