Japan vs Philippines prediction and betting tips - September 26, 2024
In the early hours of Thursday, September 26, a cricket match between Japan and the Philippines will take place as part of the South Korea tour. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 AM Central European Time, and Dailysports experts have prepared a prediction for the game.
Japan
The Japanese national team is currently in good form, having secured five wins in their last five matches. Their most recent loss dates back to February 17, 2024, and since then, Japan has remained unbeaten in seven games. Additionally, in the early hours of Wednesday, September 25, they will face Indonesia, where they are also the clear favorites.
Japan attempted to qualify for the last T20 World Cup but couldn't make it to the final stage. Overall, they hold the 49th spot in the T20 format world rankings.
Philippines
The Philippines gained T20 membership in 2017, playing their first match in the format against Papua New Guinea. Currently ranked 57th in the global standings, they have twice tried to qualify for the T20 World Cup, but both attempts ended in disappointment. The match against Japan will be their first since December 2023.
Reflecting on their recent performances, the Philippines have won two, lost two, and drawn one match. The Philippine Cricket Association (PCA) became an affiliated member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2003, with their highest T20 ranking of 42 achieved in 2019.
Match Facts
- Japan is unbeaten in their last seven matches, while the Philippines have not lost in three.
- In their last three games, Japan won by at least 150 runs.
Prediction
Japan is the favorite for this game, just as they were against Indonesia. They are in strong form and rank higher in the T20 standings. Additionally, the Japanese team had a realistic chance of reaching the final stage of the World Cup. My bet is on Japan to win this match as well.
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
