T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Region Qualifier B 2024/25

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Sub-Regional Qualifier B operates as the first stage of the regional qualification pyramid for its participating nations. It provides a pathway to the combined Asia-EAP Regional Final, the next level in the global qualification structure. The tournament groups East Asian nations—Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea—separate from Pacific Island competitors. This geographic split manages the logistical travel demands across the vast region, ensuring simpler routes for participants.

The format for the 2024 edition involves four teams competing in a double round-robin structure, resulting in twelve matches in total. This structure ensures every side faces each other twice. Japan has established itself as the dominant force in this specific bracket, securing victories in the 2018 edition, the 2022/23 tournament, and the 2024 competition. The 2024 tournament was hosted by South Korea, adding to the rotational nature of the hosting duties. The 2022/23 edition took place in Sano, Japan, featuring three teams.

The tournament serves a specific function within the International Cricket Council’s qualification system. It does not feature a formal relegation system; teams that do not advance simply do not progress to the next stage. The competition determines which East Asian representatives move forward to challenge for the global title. While the naming convention has evolved since its predecessor in 2018, the core objective remains consistent: to identify the strongest teams in the East Asian sector of the region. The winner of Qualifier B earns the right to compete in the subsequent regional final against the victors of Qualifier A.