Everything About Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025, Starting September 9

The stage is set for an exhilarating week of cricket as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier 2025 takes center stage in Fiji from September 9 to September 15, 2025.

Eight spirited teams, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Samoa in Group A, alongside the Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, and Vanuatu in Group B, will battle not just for pride and regional supremacy but also for the coveted ticket to the Global Qualifier, the final gateway to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

With cricket continuing to grow rapidly in the East Asia-Pacific region, this tournament represents both a celebration of the sport’s expansion and a proving ground for emerging talents ready to stake their claim on the world stage.

Format:

The qualifying event will be contested in a round-robin format, ensuring each team plays every side in its respective group. Group A features Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Samoa, while Group B brings together the Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, and Vanuatu.

At the conclusion of the group stages, the top two teams from each group will progress towards the semi-finals, before the final showdown that will crown the East Asia-Pacific champion. Only one nation will emerge victorious, securing progression to the Global Qualifier, where the challenge intensifies against teams from around the cricketing world for a spot in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Squads:

Japan

Mai Yanagida (C, WK, Akari Nishimura (VC, WK), Ahilya Chandel, Kiyo Fujikawa, Hinase Goto, Haruna Iwasaki, Shimako Kato, Mamta Kaswan, Elena Kusuda-Nairn, Erika Oda, Kurumi Ota, Seika Sumi, Erika Toguchi-Quinn, Nonoha Yasumoto

Papua New Guinea

Brenda Tau (C, WK), Melanie Ani, Hollan Doriga, Dika Lohia, Konio Oala, Erani Pokana, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Pauke Siaka, Hane Tau, Henao Thomas, Geua Tom (wk), Mairi Tom, Isabel Toua, Naoani Vare

Philippines

Katie Donovan, Alex Smith, Jhon Andreano, Ma Barcelona, Angela Busa, Reyven Castillo, Karri Keen, Kyte Keen, Jomae Masaya, Jessica Medianesta, Simran Sirah, Ashley Miranda, Marica Taira, Amelia Valdez

Samoa

Regina Lili’i (C), Carol Agafili, Ailaoa Aoina, Taalili Iosefo, Olive Lefaga, Leitu Leong, Jane Manase, Avetia Mapu, Leutu Mataafa, Kolotita Nonu, Faaiuga Pouta, Norah Salima, Tuaoloa Semau, Faaiuga Sisifo, Angel Sootaga

The Cook Islands

Gabby Sullivan (C), Tetiare Mataora (vc), Rachel Auora, Roma Bowers-Fleming, Taiora Elikana, Zamera Ikiua, Daena Kataina (wk), Lily Lamb, Tailor Maika, Koitai Mataora (wk), Sofia Samuels, Sonnia Vaia (wk), Aketa Vailoa, Esther Williams

Fiji

Ilisapeci Waqavakatoga (C, WK), Kiera Amoe, Melaia Biu, Maeavhanisi Erasito (wk), Ana Gonerara, Silvia Kijiana, Akosita Levaci, Semaema Lomani, Jasvil Rokoro, Tabatha Saville, Serafina Sigaiwasa, Karalaini Vakuruivalu, Sulia Vuni (wk), Mele Waqanisau

Indonesia

Ni Wayan Sariani (C, WK), Fatimah Albanjari, Ni Ariani, Maria Corazon (wk), Ni Luh Dewi, Kisi Kasse, Sang Maypriani, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Dara Paramitha, Lie Qiao, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini (wk), Emily Sirs, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Desi Wulandari

Vanuatu

Rachel Andrew (C), Alvina Chilia (VC), Gillian Chilia (wk), Melissa Fare, Anna Griffin, Natalia Kakor, Valenta Langiatu, Vicky Mansale, Nasimana Navaika, Rayline Ova, Selina Solman, Susan Stephen (wk), Mahina Tarimiala (wk), Vanessa Vira

Schedule:

DATE	GROUP/PLAYOFF	TEAMS	LOCAL TIME
Tue, 09 Sep 25	Group B	Fiji Vs Cook Islands	9:30 AM
	Group A	Japan Vs Papua New Guinea	9:30 AM
	Group B	Indonesia Vs Vanuatu	1:30 PM
	Group A	Philippines Vs Samoa	1:30 PM
Wed, 10 Sep 25	Group A	Japan Vs Samoa	9:30 AM
	Group B	Fiji Vs Indonesia	9:30 AM
	Group A	Papua New Guinea Vs Philippines	1:30 PM
	Group B	Cook Islands Vs Vanuatu	1:30 PM
Fri, 12 Sep 25	Group B	Cook Islands Vs Indonesia	9:30 AM
	Group A	Japan Vs Philippines	9:30 AM
	Group B	Fiji Vs Vanuatu	1:30 PM
	Group A	Papua New Guinea Vs Samoa	1:30 PM
Sat, 13 Sep 25	5th Place Play-offs	TBA	9:30 AM
	1st Semi-final	TBA	1:30 PM
	2nd Semi-final	TBA	1:30 PM
Mon, 15 Sep 25	5th Place Play-off	TBA	9:30 AM
	7th Place Play-off	TBA	9:30 AM
	3rd Place Play-off	TBA	1:30 PM
	Final	TBA	1:30 PM

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