United Arab Emirates He sealed the final berth for the men’s cricket team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Exphatik after an eight-wicket win Japan in Asia / East Asia-Pacific (EAP) sampling device It was held in Al Amerat, Oman on Thursday. With this result, 20 teams will host the global tournament India and Sri Lankait is now officially complete.
UAE dominate Japan to push Japan to final spot
The UAE produced a comprehensive performance to confirm their qualifications. Bowling first, UAE restricted Japan to a modest total of 116 for 9 in the 20th over. Haider Ali He starred with the ball, taking three wickets for a total of 20 runs Muhammad Irfan Two years for 24 showed important support. Japan’s resistance has been mostly low-order bias Wataru MiyauchiWho bowled 32 balls 45 from 32 balls starting his team disciplined UAE AGAINST PAINT.
In response, UAE’s opening duo – Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem – Put your tone on a blistering 70’s working stand. Waseem struck out 42 off 46 balls as Sharafu scored 27 to 46. Their efforts ensured a straight chase Mayerk Kumar and Rahul chopra He completes the victory in just 12.1 overs and 47 balls to spare. The victory propelled the UAE to a top-three finish in qualifying Nepal and Oman As three teams from the Asia / EAP qualification route to book World Cup credits.
This will be the UAE’s third appearance in the ICC T20 World Cup, having been in 2014 and 2022.
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Full 20 teams for T20 World Cup 2026
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 20 teams of 20 teams will be divided into five groups of five, replicating the format used for the 2024 edition. The top two sides from each group will advance to the semi-finals and the super eight stage to the final. Includes Auto Selection with co-chairs India and Sri Lanka Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USAand In the WestBased on 2024 performances. Ireland, Pakistanand New Zealand Through the ICC T20I rankings, the regional selectors produced seven new entrants: Canada From America, Italy and The Netherlands from europe Namibia and Zimbabwe from Africa and Asia / EAP region from Nepal, Oman and UAE.
The inclusion of emerging nations such as Italy and Nepal reflects the success of the regional specialization pathway in providing opportunities for the company and regional specialization pathways to perform on the world stage. With the UAE claiming the last ticket, fans are now looking forward to a truly global competition in 2026 that promises fresh narratives and competitive games.
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