The recent World Record partnership of 258* between Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming and Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records (TM). 

To mark the recognition, a small presentation ceremony will be conducted on Monday 6th May at the Sano International Cricket Ground at 12:30 where the players will receive their certificates.

The record is listed as the: “Highest partnership for any wicket in a T20 International (male)” was set in February in an East Asia Cup match against China. 

Key details: 

• Guinness World Records: “Highest partnership for any wicket in a T20 International (male)” (258 runs)
• Record Holders: Japan’s men’s national team players Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming and Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake
• Date of Record: February 15, 2024 (Men’s East Asia Cup: Japan vs. China)
• Location: Mission Road Cricket Ground (Hong Kong)

[Player profiles]

Kadowaki-Fleming, Kendel

• Age: 28
• Playing style: left-hand batter
• Club: Chiba Sharks Cricket Club
• First selection for Japan national team: 2022
• Match appearances: 24
• Total Runs to date: 950

Yamamoto-Lake, Lachlan

• Age: 21
• Playing style: right-hand batter
• Club: Sano Cricket Club
• First selection for Japan national team: 2022
• Match appearances: 24
• Total Runs to date: 505

List of highest T20 International (Men’s) Partnerships:

• https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/highest-partnerships-for-any-wicket-283622 

Japan vs. China scorecard:

• https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/east-asia-cup-2023-24-1418525/china-vs-japan-3rd-match-1418541/full-scorecard 

Japan vs. China match video:

• https://youtu.be/qmS2aahGyzc

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