Kohei Kubota is a key pace bowler for the Japan National Cricket Team. Born on August 17, 1998, Kubota has become one of Japan's most reliable in-house bowling options, bringing defensive discipline and critical breakthroughs as a right-arm medium-seam bowler.
Kubota made his official T20 International debut for Japan on October 9, 2022, during a home series against Indonesia at the Sano International Cricket Ground. Since entering the national setup, he has established himself as an excellent middle-overs squeeze and opening bowler who limits scoring opportunities.
His primary strength lies in his exceptional economy rate, conceding just over 5.2 runs per over in international T20s - a highly efficient figure in modern short-format cricket. Kubota has represented Japan in various multi-nation associate tournaments, including the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers, the East Asia Cup, and regional tours in Thailand.
Domestically, Kubota is an impactful player in the Japan Premier League (JPL), playing a starring role for the South Kanto Super Kings. His ability to consistently execute yorkers and use subtle changes of pace makes him a standout bowler in Japan's premier domestic tournament.
