By Victoria Hamilton 
ICC Sets Stage for 2025 Asia and EAP World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji and Oman
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the full schedule for two major regional T20 World Cup Qualifier events set for the second half of 2025, spotlighting the growing strength of associate cricket worldwide.
In a landmark moment, Suva, Fiji will host the largest-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Qualifier from 9–15 September, featuring eight nations. Later, Oman will stage the combined ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier from 8–17 October, with nine teams competing for three World Cup spots.
Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier – Suva, Fiji
Dates: 9–15 September | Venue: Albert Park, Suva | Broadcast: ICC.tv
| Date | Match 1 (AM) | Match 2 (PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept (Tue) | Fiji vs Cook Islands | Indonesia vs Vanuatu |
| PNG vs Japan | Samoa vs Philippines | |
| 10 Sept (Wed) | Japan vs Samoa | PNG vs Philippines |
| Fiji vs Indonesia | Cook Islands vs Vanuatu | |
| 12 Sept (Fri) | Cook Islands vs Indonesia | Fiji vs Vanuatu |
| Philippines vs Japan | Samoa vs PNG | |
| 13 Sept (Sat) | A3 vs B4 (SF3) | A1 vs B2 (SF1) |
| B3 vs A4 (SF4) | B1 vs A2 (SF2) | |
| 15 Sept (Mon) | Winner SF3 vs Winner SF4 | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |
| Loser SF3 vs Loser SF4 | Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 |
This event will also mark the Philippines’ debut in an ICC women’s pathway competition. Fiji Cricket CEO Sitiveni Rokoro praised the milestone, calling it “a proud moment for regional cricket and women’s sports.”
Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier – Al Amerat, Oman
Dates: 8–17 October | Venue: Oman Cricket Academy | Broadcast: ICC.tv
Group Stage
| Date | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct (Wed) | Oman vs Samoa (10:00 AM) | UAE vs Qatar (2:30 PM) | Nepal vs Kuwait (7:00 PM) |
| 9 Oct (Thu) | Malaysia vs Qatar (10:00 AM) | Kuwait vs Japan (2:30 PM) | PNG vs Samoa (7:00 PM) |
| 10 Oct (Fri) | UAE vs Malaysia (10:00 AM) | Nepal vs Japan (2:30 PM) | Oman vs PNG (7:00 PM) |
Super Six Stage
| Date | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct (Sun) | G3Q1 vs G1Q2 (10:00 AM) | G1Q1 vs G2Q1 (2:30 PM) | G3Q2 vs G2Q2 (7:00 PM) |
| 13 Oct (Mon) | G3Q1 vs G1Q1 (2:30 PM) | G2Q1 vs G1Q2 (7:00 PM) | |
| 15 Oct (Wed) | G2Q2 vs G1Q2 (10:00 AM) | G3Q2 vs G1Q1 (2:30 PM) | G3Q1 vs G2Q1 (7:00 PM) |
| 16 Oct (Thu) | G1Q1 vs G2Q2 (2:30 PM) | G1Q2 vs G3Q2 (7:00 PM) | |
| 17 Oct (Fri) | G2Q2 vs G3Q1 (10:00 AM) | G3Q2 vs G2Q1 (2:30 PM) |
The top three teams from the Super Six stage will qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Oman Cricket Treasurer Alkesh Joshi emphasized that entry to all matches will be free, turning the qualifiers into a cricket celebration for local fans and a major showcase for associate cricket globally.
With live coverage on ICC.tv and strong local support, both qualifiers are poised to deliver exciting cricket and expand the game’s reach across Asia and the Pacific.
Himadullah Sohoo 
Zainab Shafiq