Overview
- The UAE defeated Japan by eight wickets in Al Amerat, chasing 116 with ease to secure the region’s third slot and become the 20th qualifier.
- The result eliminated Japan from contention and also ended Qatar and Samoa’s outside chances.
- Nepal and Oman had already locked in top‑three finishes a day earlier, with Nepal unbeaten in the Super Six after two last‑over wins.
- Standout performances shaped qualification: Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane claimed 10 wickets including 5 for 18 vs Qatar; Oman benefited from Nadeem Khan’s late hitting vs UAE and Jiten Ramanandi’s seven wickets; UAE’s Haider Ali took three before Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu steered the chase.
- The 2026 men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled for February–March in India–Sri Lanka with 20 teams, opening with four groups of five before a Super 8 stage.