In November 2011 Japan took part in the 50-Over ICC Women’s 2012 World Cup Qualifying Series which was played in Bangladesh.

Participation came as reward for winning the 2010 East Asia Pacific Trophy. The team travelled to Bangladesh to compete in a 10-team tournament.

Japan were drawn in a group which included the hosts, Ireland, Pakistan and West Indies. Unfortunately Japan were unable to match these traditional cricketing nations, but ended the tournament on a high by defeating Zimbabwe in the 9^th place play-off. These matches were given ‘List A’ status.

ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifying Series: 15^th – 26^th November 2011

15^th November:

Japan: 38/10 (28.3 Overs)

Bangladesh: 39/0 (4.4 Overs)

Bangladesh win by 10 wickets

17^th November:

Ireland: 311/9 (50 Overs)

Japan: 56/10 (23.2 Overs)

Ireland win by 255 runs

18^th November:

Japan: 71/10 (38.2 Overs)

West Indies: 72/0 (16.2 Overs)

West Indies win by 10 wickets

20^th November:

Pakistan: 272/9 (50 Overs)

Japan: 26/10 (28 Overs)

Pakistan win by 246 runs

21^st November (9^th Place Play-Off):

Japan: 152/10 (49.5 Overs)

Zimbabwe: 146/8 (50 Overs)

Japan win by 6 runs