Following the success of the first Junior Female Tournaments, the 2nd edition will be commencing from early April. This will be a four team tournament aimed to provide young females with a competitive and supportive environment to develop their skills, gain match experience, and enjoy the spirit of cricket. 

This tournament will also act as trials for the formation of a female category in the Japan National Academy.

The Japan National Academy (Female), which will not have an age limit, will also be where the Women’s U19 Japan National Team will be selected from. It is hoped the Women’s U19 team will play its first matches in 2026.

Tournament Details:

• Dates: April 9 – 12 
• Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Tochigi, Japan
• Format: 20-over matches, hardball
• Equipment: Bring your own gear (JCA can supplement if required)
• Uniform: JCA will provide playing shirt, pants, cap
• Cost: Free
• Registrations are now closed

*The events will take place on weekdays. Since this is part of a national trial the JCA can provide letters to assist with time away from school/university studies. 

Point of Contact

Japan Cricket Association
Female Cricket Coordinator
Elena Kusuda | e.kusuda@cricket.or.jp