Papua New Guinea won by 26 runs
| event | ICC Mens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier |
| this match | T20I |
| starts (venue) | Monday, 18 May 2026, 14:00 |
| starts (Local Time) | Monday, 18 May 2026, 05:00 |
| Toss | Japan won the toss and chose to Batting |
| country | Japan |
| city | Kanto |
| venue | Sano International Cricket Ground |
| umpire | - |
| tv umpire | - |
| referee | - |
