Wins for Japan and PNG at EAP T20 Qualifier Final

Japan laid down a marker with a 53-run win over second seeds the Philippines in the opening match of the East Asia Pacific T20 World Cup Regional final at Port Moresby, but hosts Papua New Guinea reinforced their status as overwhelming favourites to claim the sole World Cup Qualification berth on offer by trouncing Vanuatu by nine wickets in the afternoon match to establish themselves at the