Kobayashi-Doggett Century Crushes Qatar at U19 Premier Cup
- 2025-11-27
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- National Team (Men U19)
The Men’s Japan Under 19 team concluded their ACC Premier Cup campaign with a comfortable win over Qatar, inspired by Kaisei Kobayashi-Doggett’s sublime unbeaten century.
Having been asked to bat first at the toss, the Japanese top order made starts through Taylor Waugh (40 from 76 balls) and Charlie Hara-Hinze (50 from 42).
There was a significant wobble when Hara-Hinze was dismissed in the 29th over, leaving the team 120 for five with two batters in on 0 and Qatar hoping for a quick finish to the innings. However, for the third time in a row at this tournament, the opposition were unable to bowl Japan out.
A partnership of 49 between Kobayashi-Doggett and captain Kazuma Kato-Stafford (14) helped steady things before a second stumble left the team 190 for seven after 38 overs.
Kobayashi-Doggett then took charge in an unbroken partnership of 98 from 72 balls with Skyler Nakayama-Cook (22* from 33).
Striking ten boundaries and a six which moved him onto 99 in the penultimate over, Kobayashi-Doggett brought up his second century for Japan from just 70 balls and finished unbeaten on 106 from 73 as he helped the team post 278 for seven from their 50 overs.
The Japanese bowlers took the momentum of that partnership into the second innings, Kato-Stafford striking twice in his first three overs and Charlie Hara-Hinze in his first over as well to have Qatar reeling at 20 for three inside five overs.
While there was some resistance in the middle order, the introductions of Aaryan Waduge (four for 13) and Gabby Hara-Hinze (two for 15) sparked a collapse of five wickets for just ten runs in 22 balls. The final pair managed to hang around for 6.3 overs but Japan eventually bowled Qatar out for 95 in the 29th over to secure a win by 183 runs.
The result means Japan finish second in their group and will not advance to the Semi-Finals. The team will instead stay on in UAE for some additional training and a practice match against a local side as they continue preparations for the Under 19 World Cup in January.
The team wish to thank everyone for their support during this campaign.
Match Schedule
- 21st November (Friday) PM2:00 – Japan vs Maldives (Japan won by 366 runs)
- 24th November (Monday) PM2:00 – Japan vs Oman (Oman won by 8 wickets)
- 26th November (Wednesday) PM2:00 – Japan vs Qatar (Japan won by 183 runs)
- 29th November (Saturday) PM2:00 – Semi Finals
- 1st December (Monday) PM2:00 – Final and 3rd Place Play-Off
All times are Japan Standard Time. All matches are 50 Overs.