Match Overview

Indonesia plays this game with the middle order of dreams in Gaurav Tiwari and the consistent form of their wicketkeeper-batter Ahmad Ramdoni recently. Danilson Hawoe leads the side with experience, while the likes of Kirubasankar Ramamoorthy bring the balance the side needs to perform. The pace of Ferdinando Banunaek and the spin of Gede Arta, who is a handy batter as well, play a crucial role for Indonesia. However, Indonesia is overall weak in taking early wickets and death overs. Japan plays this game with a balanced side in both departments. All-rounder and captain Sabaorish Ravichandran are critical for Japan’s fortunes in both departments. Vice-captain and bowling all-rounder Makoto Taniyama can be lethal in stopping the flow of runs. Benjamin Ito-Davis was brilliant in the first T20, followed by the wicketkeeper-batter Declan Suzuki in the second T20.

Match Detail

• Venue: Yeonhui Cricket Ground, Incheon
• Date: October 1, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM local time (01:00 AM GMT, 6:30 AM IST)​

Pitch Report

The 5th match between Indonesia and Japan is scheduled to be held in the Yeonhui Cricket Ground. The ground is known to support the side with better batters. Initially, there may be some moisture on the pitch, which could help the fast bowlers. The teams should concentrate on their batting in the first few overs. Subsequently, slow bowlers could get some grip.

Team A (Indonesia) Analysis

Key Players:

• Gaurav Tiwari (batting)
• Ahmad Ramdoni (wicket-keeper)
• Danilson Hawoe (captain)

Probable Playing XI: Ahmad Ramdoni (wk), Gaurav Tiwari, Gede Priandana, Padmakar Surve, Kirubasankar Ramamoorthy, Kadek Gamantika, Danilson Hawoe (c), Gede Arta, Ferdinando Banunaek, Ketut Artawan, Maxi Koda.

Team B (Japan) Analysis

Key Players:

• Makoto Taniyama (bowling)
• Sabaorish Ravichandran (all-rounder)
• Declan Suzuki (wicketkeeper)

Probable Playing XI: Makoto Taniyama, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Declan Suzuki (wk), Ibrahim Takahashi, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Kohei Kubota, Charles Hinze, and others.

Dream11 Picks: Indonesia vs Japan, 5th Match

• Captain: Gaurav Tiwari (Indonesia)
• Vice-Captain: Makoto Taniyama (Japan)
• Batters: Ahmad Ramdoni, Gede Priandana (Indonesia), Benjamin Ito-Davis (Japan)
• All-rounders: Sabaorish Ravichandran (Japan), Kirubasankar Ramamoorthy (Indonesia)
• Bowlers: Charles Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi (Japan), Ferdinando Banunaek (Indonesia)​

Public Opinion: Indonesia vs Japan, 5th Match

Cricket fans would crave big things to happen in this clash of the two teams, and both Japan and Indonesia should provide them with ample enjoyment. While the battle seems to be well-matched, Japan has the best of it because its bowlers, such as Sabaorish Ravichandran and Makoto Taniyama, are superior. Bowling has been problematic for Indonesia, although it possesses brilliant middle-order batters. Furthermore, Japan has a more balanced team and fielding capacity, but Indonesia could mount an excellent assault.

Indonesia SWOT Analysis (5th Match vs Japan)

• Strengths: Indonesia’s middle-order is relatively stronger with batsmen like Gaurav Tiwari and Ahmad Ramdoni leading the batting. They have a good mix of all-rounders and their wicket-keeping is decent with Ramdoni. This ensures they maintain pressure during the fielding innings​.
• Weaknesses: The team has an issue with taking early wickets and periodically struggles to keep it tight with death bowling​.
• Opportunities: They will be able to control the match if they can pick a few early wickets and Japan’s inconsistent top order becomes an opportunity. A loose ball has to be punished by the middle order​.
• Threats: Taniyama and S Ravichandran are the bigger threats among Japan bowlers. They are both disciplined bowlers and the Indonesian batsmen could be in trouble.

Japan SWOT Analysis (5th Match vs Indonesia)

• Strengths: Sabaorish Ravichandran and Makoto Taniyama lead a solid bowling unit, which is an all-round attack well suited for T20 cricket. Japan’s fielding saving them a bundle of runs was also a huge asset for them.
• Weakness: Japan’s top order is a bit inconsistent, and they have often been behind the 8 ball in between the 10-15 over.
• Opportunities: Japan’s strength lies in their ability to dominate in the middle overs with their spin, which has repeatedly won them games. One Pattern that Japan can adopt is to blow Indonesia away with an effective bowling strategy and restrict them to a score of fewer than 140.
• Threats: Indonesia’s middle order is their main strength, and they can afford to be explosive once more at the back end of the innings if Japan’s top order does not come to the party.

Prediction (Indonesia vs Japan, 5th Match)

Japan has a huge chance of winning owing to their bowlers, with Sabaorish Ravichandran and Makoto Taniyama providing the early breakthrough. Nevertheless, if Indonesia’s top order including Gaurav Tiwari and Ahmad Ramdoni stand up at delivery, there is a slim chance of their bowlers skittling out Japan for a lower total. However, Indonesia needs to deliver in both innings to stand a chance.