China were the hosts of the 2010 Asia Games and the cricket was played in the purpose built stadium in Guangzhou. The tournament was held in the Twenty20 format.

Coached by Katrina Keenan, Japan were drawn in a group alongside Nepal, Bangladesh and Hong Kong, while Pakistan and Thailand joined the hosts China in the opposing group. This represented a landmark moment for women’s cricket in Japan as the team returned with a Bronze Medal.

Asian Games: 13^th – 19^th November 2010

13^th November:

Nepal: 62/7 (20 Overs)

Japan: 64/0 (11.4 Overs)

Japan win by 10 wickets

15^th November:

Bangladesh: 111/8 (20 Overs)

Japan: 57/8 (20 Overs)

Bangladesh win by 54 runs

17^th November (Group B Repechage):

Japan: 135/4 (20 Overs)

Nepal: 90/9 (20 Overs)

Japan win by 45 runs

18^th November (Semi-Final):

Japan: 61/8 (20 Overs)

Pakistan: 62/1 (10.4 Overs)

Pakistan win by 9 wickets

19^th November (Bronze Medal Match)

China: 65/6 (20 Overs)

Japan: 66/3 (19.1 Overs)

Japan win by 7 wickets

JAPAN WIN BRONZE MEDAL