JPN vs CK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Cook Islands tour of Japan 2025, Match 1

The first match of the Cook Islands tour of Japan 2025 will see Japan (JPN) squaring off against the Cook Islands (CK). The Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano will host the clash on Tuesday, May 13. Here's all you need to know about the JPN vs CK Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.

Japan recently lost the final of the Japan T20I Tri-Nation Series to Thailand by six wickets. Thailand chased a good target of 106 runs in 19.5 overs, losing only four wickets. Cook Islands, on the other hand, have won only one of their four matches in the same tri-nation series.

These two teams recently played two head-to-head matches in the Japan T20I Tri-Nation Series. Japan won one match while the other match was abandoned due to rain

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JPN vs CK Match Details

The 1st match of the Cook Islands tour of Japan 2025 will be played on May 13 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano. The game is set to take place at 6:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

JPN vs CK, 1st Match

Date and Time: 13th May 2025, 6:00 AM IST

Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano is good for batters. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match. The last match played at this venue was between Thailand and Japan, where a total of 215 runs were scored at a loss of 12 wickets.

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JPN vs CK Form Guide

JPN - Will be playing their first match

CK - Will be playing their first match

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JPN vs CK Probable Playing XI

JPN Playing XI

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W Miyauchi (wk), L Yamamoto, K Kadowaki, K Hardgrave, I Takahashi, B Ito, S Ravichandran, D Suzuki, C Hinze, M Taniyama, A Samad

CK Playing XI

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A Parima (wk), M Ave, H Dickson, T Parima, C Dickson, M Kavana, J Tutty, C Thorp, O Taylor, L Denny, T Ritawa

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JPN vs CK Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

A Parima

A Parima is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He will bat in the top order and can once again perform well. He has smashed 54 runs in the last three matches. W Miyauchi is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

K Kadowaki

L Yamamoto and K Kadowaki are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. K Kadowaki is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. M Ave is another good batter for today's nail-biting match.

All-rounders

S Ravichandran

B Ito and S Ravichandran are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. S Ravichandran will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. H Dickson is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

O Taylor

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are O Taylor and M Taniyama. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. O Taylor will complete his quota of overs and is in great form. C Hinze is another good bowler for today's match.

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JPN vs CK match captain and vice-captain choices

S Ravichandran

S Ravichandran is one of the most crucial picks from Japan as the pitch is expected to support batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match.

H Dickson

H Dickson is one of the most crucial picks from the Cook Islands squad. He is in top-notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs.

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5 Must-Picks for JPN vs CK, 1st Match

H Dickson

S Ravichandran

B Ito

M Taniyama

C Dickson

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Japan vs Cook Islands Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.

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Japan vs Cook Islands Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head

Fantasy suggestion #1

Wicket-keeper: A Parima

Batters: K Kadowaki, M Ave, L Yamamoto

All-rounders: S Ravichandran, B Ito, H Dickson, C Dickson

Bowlers: M Taniyama, O Taylor, C Hinze

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Japan vs Cook Islands Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League

Fantasy suggestion #2

Wicket-keeper: A Parima

Batters: K Kadowaki

All-rounders: S Ravichandran, B Ito, H Dickson, C Dickson, I Takahashi, D Suzuki

Bowlers: M Taniyama, O Taylor, C Hinze