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Kawasaki Knight Riders CC have completed a remarkable comeback to claim the Women’s Japan Cricket League title in 2025, following their early exit in 2024.

In a highly anticipated final, the KKR bowlers delivered a clinical performance, restricting the defending champions Sendai University CC to just 80 runs, despite a six-filled 44 not out from 18 balls by Haruna Iwasaki.

Leading the charge with the bat in the run chase was Kurumi Ota, who showcased her class with a blistering 44 off 27 balls, guiding her team comfortably to victory.

Despite the loss, Sendai University CC’s Haruna Iwasaki emerged as the tournament’s top run-scorer with 108 runs, underlining her consistency throughout the season.

On the bowling front, Haruka Yasue from Wyverns CC, along with Akari Nishimura and Elena Kusuda-Nairn from Sendai University CC, all finished with six wickets apiece. 

The 2025 season has marked a thrilling chapter in the Women’s Japan Cricket League, highlighting the growing depth and competitiveness of women’s cricket across the country.

Thank you to all the teams, coaches, and managers for the work they have put into getting the season played. Preparations for the 2026 season are underway and we look forward to sharing the information in due course.