The men’s Japan National team completed preparations for the  ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024 by earning a comfortable win over the Philippines.

Japan won the toss and chose to bat in a match reduced to 14 over-per-side due to a wet outfield.

Although the Philippines made a strong start to reduce Japan to six for two after three overs, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming led the fight back with 37 off 22 balls.

A final total of 109 for eight was earned thanks to a late partnership of 51 from 30 balls between Koji Hardgrave-Abe (30 off 22) and Wataru Miyauchi (21* off 14).

Although Philippines made a fast start, the Japanese spinners quickly pegged them back, taking wickets regularly, while the fielders backed up the bowler.

A sharp catch from Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake set the tone before three run outs broke the spirit of the chase.

Japan ultimately restricted Philippines to 62 for eight from their 14 overs to complete a win by 47 runs which leaves the team in a positive mood before the tour opener against the same opposition on Saturday.

Japan will take on the Philippines in their first match of the tournament on Saturday 28th September at 10:00 am. The match can be followed live on the JCA Match Centre, while the tournament will all be live streamed on icc.com/videos