Japan vs Samoa Result – Super Six, Match 8

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Super Six, Match 8 • ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Paci...

JPN

82/1 (11.1)

SAM

81/10 (18.5)

Japan won by 9 wickets

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11.1

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Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, Six

End of over 11 (8 runs)

Esam Rahman 18 (12)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 30 (33)

JAPAN 76/1

Saumani Tiai 3-0-18-0

10.6

4

Saumani Tiai to Esam Rahman, Four

10.5

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Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 1 run

10.4

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Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 2 runs

10.3

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Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

10.2

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Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

10.1

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Saumani Tiai to Esam Rahman, 1 run

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 27 (29)

Esam Rahman 13 (10)

JAPAN 68/1

Noah Mead 1-0-5-0

9.6

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Noah Mead to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

9.5

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Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, 1 run

9.4

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Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, 2 runs

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Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, no run

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Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, 1 wide

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Noah Mead to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 1 run

9.1

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Noah Mead to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

End of over 9 (8 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 26 (26)

Esam Rahman 10 (7)

JAPAN 63/1

Darius Visser 2-1-15-0

8.6

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Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 1 run

8.5

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Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 2 runs

8.4

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Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

8.3

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Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

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Darius Visser to Esam Rahman, 1 run

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Darius Visser to Esam Rahman, Four

End of over 8 (6 runs)

Esam Rahman 5 (5)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 23 (22)

JAPAN 55/1

Samson Sola 2-0-14-0

7.6

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Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, 1 run

7.5

0

Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, no run

7.4

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Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, no run

7.3

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Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, 2 runs

Match Summary

Japan and Samoa met in Super Six, Match 8 of ICC Men's 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: 11.1: Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, Six | 10.6: Saumani Tiai to Esam Rahman, Four | 8.1: Darius Visser to Esam Rahman, Four. 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 9 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

11.1: Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, Six
10.6: Saumani Tiai to Esam Rahman, Four
8.1: Darius Visser to Esam Rahman, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Japan won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 11.1: Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, Six. 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

11.1 6 Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, Six

End of over 11 (8 runs)

Esam Rahman 18 (12)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 30 (33)

JAPAN 76/1

Saumani Tiai 3-0-18-0

10.6 4 Saumani Tiai to Esam Rahman, Four

10.5 1 Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 1 run

10.4 2 Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 2 runs

10.3 0 Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

10.2 0 Saumani Tiai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

10.1 1 Saumani Tiai to Esam Rahman, 1 run

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 27 (29)

Esam Rahman 13 (10)

JAPAN 68/1

Noah Mead 1-0-5-0

9.6 0 Noah Mead to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

9.5 1 Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, 1 run

9.4 2 Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, 2 runs

9.3 0 Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, no run

9.3 Wd Noah Mead to Esam Rahman, 1 wide

9.2 1 Noah Mead to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 1 run

9.1 0 Noah Mead to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

End of over 9 (8 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 26 (26)

Esam Rahman 10 (7)

JAPAN 63/1

Darius Visser 2-1-15-0

8.6 1 Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 1 run

8.5 2 Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, 2 runs

8.4 0 Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

8.3 0 Darius Visser to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, no run

8.2 1 Darius Visser to Esam Rahman, 1 run

8.1 4 Darius Visser to Esam Rahman, Four

End of over 8 (6 runs)

Esam Rahman 5 (5)

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming 23 (22)

JAPAN 55/1

Samson Sola 2-0-14-0

7.6 1 Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, 1 run

7.5 0 Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, no run

7.4 0 Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, no run

7.3 2 Samson Sola to Esam Rahman, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Japan vs Samoa Super Six, Match 8 match?
Japan won by 9 wickets.

What is the Japan vs Samoa Super Six, Match 8?
Japan vs Samoa is the Super Six, Match 8 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Japan vs Samoa live score?
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Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier