UAE become 20th & last team to qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup; Japan exit from race

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the 20th and final team to qualify for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 6 to March 8 next year. UAE confirmed their qualification after defeating Japan in their final Super Six match of the T20 World Cup Asia-EAP Qualifier 2025 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat on Thursday.

UAE made short work of Japan’s 119-run target as they chased down the total in just 12.1 overs, which made sure they finished third in the standings after their five matches. The win also denied World Cup opportunities for Japan, Samoa and Qatar.

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