JPN vs COK Match Prediction and Preview - Who will win today's 2nd T20I match between Japan and Cook Islands?

zaft 13-May-2025 • 14:27

Japan vs Cook Islands Match Preview

In the 2nd T20I of the Cook Islands tour of Japan, Japan will take on the Cook Islands on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at the Sano International Cricket Ground. This match expected to be another outstanding match because both sides have recently faced one another and give a strong competition to each other, one match is draw and in one Japan hot victory.

Japan has found some form recently, winning two of their last five matches. Their last two games include a loss against Thailand and a draw with the Cook Islands. In their previous match against Thailand, Japan posted 106/8 in 20 overs, but Thailand chased the target in 19.5 overs and won by 6 wickets. However, in the match before that against the Cook Islands, Japan bowled brilliantly to dismiss CK for just 71 in 18.4 overs after scoring 105 in 19.3 overs, securing a 34-run win.

Japan vs Cook Islands

The Cook Islands, on the other hand, have struggled, with only one win in their last five games (DLLWL). Their last two games include a loss and a draw-both against Japan. Their batting unit has been inconsistent, often collapsing under pressure.

Japan will look to maintain their edge over Cook Islands, while CK will aim for their first win of the series.

Japan vs Cook Islands Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Bangladesh Emerging

South Africa Emerging

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Japan vs Cook Islands Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 2
Japan Wins: 1
Cook Islands Wins: 0
Draws: 1

Japan have one victory and one draw in the last two matches and in head-to-head match, Cook Islands has not yet defeated Japan.

Japan vs Cook Islands Pitch Report

Shaheed A. H. M. Kamaruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi

Sano International Cricket Ground typically has a surface that can support both hitters and spinners. In the middle overs, spinners are used.

Average 1st Innings Score: 120

Chasing Team Record: 45% win rate

Batting first and posting a competitive total remains the ideal strategy at this venue.

JPN vs COK Match Prediction

Japan's all-round performance and their recent dominance over the Cook Islands give them the upper hand. CK will need a significant turnaround to challenge Japan effectively.

Best Batsman Prediction

K Kadowaki-Fleming (Japan)

Matches: 38

Runs: 1472

High Score: 114

Average: 43.29

Strike Rate: 148.38

Kadowaki-Fleming is the backbone of Japan's batting lineup and could once again lead from the front.

Best Bowler Prediction

Oscar Taylor (Cook Islands)

Matches: 9

Wickets: 21

Best: 5/17

Average: 10.47

Economy: 6.87

Strike Rate: 9.14

Taylor's wicket-taking ability and sharp pace make him CK's best bowling threat.

Today Match Winning Percentage: Japan will win the match

Japan is likely to defeat the Cook Islands and extend their winning record in this series because of their recent results and increased consistency in their performance.

JPN vs COK Playing XI Prediction

Japan (JPN):

L Lake, K Kadowaki-Fleming (C), W Miyauchi (WK), Sabaorish Ravichandran, Koji Hardgrave-Abe, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, Reo Sakurano, Kazuma Stafford, C Hinze, Ryan Drake

Cook Islands (CK):

Aue Parima, Maara Ave (C), Thomas Parima, Hayden Dickson, Tiaki Wuatai, James Pickering (WK), Cory Dickson, Milton Kavana, Oscar Taylor, Jared Tutty, Liam Denny