Japan Runners Up as Hong Kong Win East Asia Cup
- 2024-10-13
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Hong Kong claimed their third Women’s East Asia Cup title after a ten-wicket win over Japan in Incheon.
Batting first Japan had contributions down the order to post 108 for six after 20 overs.
The Japan batter struck three sixes, two from the blade of Haruna Iwasaki who gave the innings impetus with a 15-ball 22.
Although the Japanese bowlers kept things tight in the powerplay, breaking the imposing Hong Kong opening partnership of Natasha Miles and Mariko Hill proved an insurmountable challenge.
There was controversy in the ninth over when Japan strike bowler Ahilya Chandel was incorrectly prevented from bowling, having returned to the field within the allowed time.
Ultimately the quality of Hill (48*) and Miles (40*) was too much for Japan as they took their team home with ten wickets and 3.2 overs to spare.
Hill deservingly won the best batter award for the tournament, while Liu Mengting of China was named best bowler and tournament MVP.
Match Results
Women’s East Asia Cup
- 8th October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Hong Kong vs Japan (Hong Kong Won by 44 runs)
- 10th October (Thursday) 14:00 – Korea vs Japan (Japan Won by 9 wickets)
- 11th October (Friday) 14:00 – Mongolia vs Japan (Japan Won by 89 runs)
- 12th October (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs China (Japan Won by 19 runs)
- 13th October (Sunday) 10:00 – 3rd Place Playoff
- 13th October (Sunday) 14:00 – Final (Hong Kong won by 10 wickets)
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