Japan Top Following Victory Over Indonesia

Posted by

Captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming marked a special personal landmark as he led his team to a convincing win over Indonesia and three wins out of three at the halfway mark of the ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024.

Kadowaki-Fleming struck his seventh T20 International half century, to go with two centuries, and in doing so became the leading run scorer in the history of the Japan National Teams. 

He passed his predecessor as captain, Masaomi (Amigo) Kobayashi with his first six of the day and went on to make 57 from just 29 balls in a game reduced to 13 overs per side. 

Japan’s total of 121 for four always looked imposing and although the Indonesia batters made a reasonable start, the end of the powerplay slowed the scoring and wickets soon followed. 

The spin attack grabbed four wickets for six runs in just 12 balls to effectively end the game as a contest, and Indonesia eventually ended the chase on 68 for five as Japan earned a win by 53 runs.  

When asked after the game what the record meant to him, Kadowaki-Fleming said: “Records are nice but right now I am happier about the win and the performance. I’ve only been playing international cricket for a couple of years and I hope to go on and contribute as much to the sport in Japan as Amigo-San did during his time. His record may have gone but his legacy certainly hasn’t.”

Japan will take on the Philippines in their fourth match of the tournament on Wednesday 2nd October at 10:00.

The match can be followed live , while the tournament will all be live streamed on icc.com/videos. 

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Tournament:

  • 28th September (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines (Japan won by 2 wickets)
  • 29th September (Sunday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan (Japan won by 7 wickets)
  • 1st October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Indonesia vs Japan (Japan won by 53 runs)
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 4th October (Friday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 5th October (Saturday) 14:00 – Indonesia vs Japan

All tournament matches can be watched live on https://www.icc-cricket.com/videos

Points Table

https://cricclubs.com/InternationalScores/viewLeaguePointstable.do?league=1565&clubId=11707

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Japan Ease to Victory over Korea

Posted by

An inspired bowling performance and calmness with the bat led Japan to a comfortable victory over Korea in the ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024.

After Korea won the toss and chose to bat, it took until the fifth over for Japan to find their range.

The score of 22/0 became 25/5 as MVP Sabaorish Ravichandran (three for 11) Ibby Takahashi (two for 21) and then Charlie Hinze (two for nine) tore the Korean batting apart.

Ben Ito-Davis (two for 14) wrapped up the innings as Korea were dismissed for 78 off the last ball of the innings.

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake (17 off 16 balls) got Japan off to a flier with boundaries off the first two balls of the chase, setting the tone for a comfortable victory.

Ibby Takahashi took up the aggressive approach with 22 from just ten balls, while captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming saw the team home with an untroubled 28* from 28 balls.

A win by seven wickets with 8.5 overs to spare gives Japan a healthy net run rate boost and puts Japan top of the table with two wins from two going into the rest day.

Japan will take on Indonesia in their third match of the tournament on Tuesday 1st October at 10:00. The match can be followed live , while the tournament will all be live streamed on icc.com/videos

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Tournament:

  • 28th September (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines (Japan won by 2 wickets)
  • 29th September (Sunday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan (Japan won by 7 wickets)
  • 1st October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Indonesia vs Japan
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 4th October (Friday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 5th October (Saturday) 14:00 – Indonesia vs Japan

All tournament matches can be watched live on https://www.icc-cricket.com/videos

Points Table

https://cricclubs.com/InternationalScores/viewLeaguePointstable.do?league=1565&clubId=11707

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Japan Edge Philippines in Opener of East Asia Qualifier

Posted by

The Men’s Japan National Team edged a tight contest in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024, defeating Philippines by two wickets.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, the fast start Philippines hoped for never materialised as Japan grabbed the early initiative.

A steadying partnership of 36 from 42 balls between Kulwinderjeet Singh (33 from 29) and Nivek Tanner (29 from 40) built a recovery from 11 for three but all six Japanese bowlers picked up wickets to keep the scoring in check.

Sabaorish Ravichandran led the way with an outstanding spell of four overs two wickets for just seven runs as Philippines finished 96 for nine from their 2o overs.

In the chase Japan also lost early wickets before Alex Shirai-Patmore (20 from 27) and Wataru Miyauchi (23 from 33) rebuilt but Philippines kept pegging Japan.

Ultimately back-to-back boundaries from Declan Suzuki broke the back of the chase, leaving just three needed from the final over which Japan made with just two wickets and one ball to spare.

Japan will take on South Korea in their second match of the tournament on Sunday 29th September at 14:00. The match can be followed live , while the tournament will all be live streamed on icc.com/videos

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Tournament:

  • 28th September (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines (Japan won by 2 wickets)
  • 29th September (Sunday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 1st October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Indonesia vs Japan
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 4th October (Friday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 5th October (Saturday) 14:00 – Indonesia vs Japan

All tournament matches can be watched live on https://www.icc-cricket.com/videos

Points Table

https://cricclubs.com/InternationalScores/viewLeaguePointstable.do?league=1565&clubId=11707

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Men’s Japan National Team beat Philippines by 47 runs

Posted by

The men’s Japan National team completed preparations for the  ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024 by earning a comfortable win over the Philippines.

Japan won the toss and chose to bat in a match reduced to 14 over-per-side due to a wet outfield.

Although the Philippines made a strong start to reduce Japan to six for two after three overs, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming led the fight back with 37 off 22 balls.

A final total of 109 for eight was earned thanks to a late partnership of 51 from 30 balls between Koji Hardgrave-Abe (30 off 22) and Wataru Miyauchi (21* off 14).

Although Philippines made a fast start, the Japanese spinners quickly pegged them back, taking wickets regularly, while the fielders backed up the bowler.

A sharp catch from Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake set the tone before three run outs broke the spirit of the chase.

Japan ultimately restricted Philippines to 62 for eight from their 14 overs to complete a win by 47 runs which leaves the team in a positive mood before the tour opener against the same opposition on Saturday.

Japan will take on the Philippines in their first match of the tournament on Saturday 28th September at 10:00 am. The match can be followed live on the JCA Match Centre, while the tournament will all be live streamed on icc.com/videos

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Pre Tournament:

Tournament:

  • 28th September (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 29th September (Sunday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 1st October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Indonesia vs Japan
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 4th October (Friday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 5th October (Saturday) 14:00 – Indonesia vs Japan

All tournament matches can be watched live on https://www.icc-cricket.com/videos

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Men’s Japan National Team beat Indonesia by 4 runs

Posted by

The Men’s Japan National Team held on for a narrow win in a one off T20 International match against Indonesia at the Yeonhui Cricket Ground in South Korea, defeating Indonesia by four runs.

The two teams will compete in the ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024 starting on Saturday, and took the opportunity to take each other on as part of their preparations.

Captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming won the toss and chose to bat first, top scoring with 19 from 13 balls as the team struggled to build partnerships. A total of 104 for nine was boosted by lower order contributions from Ibby Takahashi (19) and Charlie Hinze (18).

For Indonesia Maxi Koda (three for 14) and Kekut Artawan (two for 18) were the pick of the bowlers and they went into the break in buoyant mood.

That confidence was short-lived as the Japanese spinners went to work and took regular wickets to leave Indonesia reeling at 35 for five in the 11th over.

A late partnership of 38 from 43 balls between Padmakar Surve (36 not out) and Gaurav Tiwari (13) kept the game alive, but 20 off the final over was too much and Indonesia finished four runs short on 100 for six after 20 overs.

Japan will take on the Philippines in another pre World Cup Qualifier International at the same venue on Thursday 26th September at the same time, before the tournament gets underway on Saturday. The match can be followed live on the JCA Match Centre, while the tournament will all be live streamed on icc.com/videos

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Pre Tournament:

  • 25th September (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Indonesia (Japan won by 4 runs)
  • 26th September (Thursday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines

No live stream is planned for these T20Is.

Tournament:

  • 28th September (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 29th September (Sunday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 1st October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Indonesia vs Japan
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 4th October (Friday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 5th October (Saturday) 14:00 – Indonesia vs Japan

All tournament matches can be watched live on https://www.icc-cricket.com/videos

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Women’s Team Confirmed for East Asia Cup and Singapore Series

Posted by

The selection committee for the Women’s Japan National Squad has chosen the teams who will compete in the recently confirmed home series against Singapore, and the East Asia Cup in South Korea. 

Japan will play five matches at the Sano International Cricket Ground from 1st – 6th October, before departing for Incheon on 7th October with matches commencing on the 8th. 

The Women’s East Asia Cup has expanded to a five-team event for 2024 with Mongolia making their tournament debut, and the host nation will enter a team for the first time since 2018. 

Mai Yanagida will captain a squad of 17 for the series against Singapore, with 14 of those travelling to South Korea, while Rino Morita hopes to become the 77th female to represent Japan.

  • Mai Yanagida (Wyverns Cricket Club) – Captain
  • Ahilya Chandel (Gordon Women’s Cricket Club)
  • Kiyo Fujikawa (Fuji Far East Cricket Club)
  • Hinase Goto (Doshisha University Cricket Club)
  • Palak Gundecha (Kawasaki Knight Riders Cricket Club)**
  • Haruna Iwasaki (Sendai University Cricket Club)
  • Shimako Kato (Gunnersbury Women’s / Fuji Far East Cricket Club)
  • Elena Kusuda-Nairn (Sendai University Cricket Club)
  • Rino Morita (Showa Women’s University Cricket Club)*
  • Akari Nishimura (Sendai University Cricket Club)
  • Erika Oda (Kawasaki Knight Riders Cricket Club)
  • Meg Ogawa (Wyverns Cricket Club)**
  • Kurumi Ota (Kawasaki Knight Riders Cricket Club)
  • Shrunali Ranade (Kawasaki Knight Riders Cricket Club)**
  • Seika Sumi (Sendai University Cricket Club)
  • Erika Toguchi-Quinn (Melbourne Cricket Club)***
  • Nonoha Yasumoto (Kawasaki Knight Riders Cricket Club)

*Yet to play for Japan

**Singapore series only

***Women’s East Asia Cup only

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Singapore Series

  • 1st October (Tuesday) 14:00 – Match 1
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 14:00 – Match 2
  • 4th October (Friday) 10:00 – Match 3
  • 5th October (Saturday) 10:00 – Match 4
  • 6th October (Sunday) 10:00 – Match 5

All matches can be watched live on https://www.youtube.com/@japan_cricket/ and entry to the SICG is free.

Women’s East Asia Cup

  • 8th October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Hong Kong vs Japan
  • 10th October (Thursday) 14:00 – Korea vs Japan 
  • 11th October (Friday) 14:00 – Mongolia vs Japan
  • 12th October (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs China
  • 13th October (Sunday) 10:00 – 3rd Place Playoff
  • 13th October (Sunday) 14:00 – Final

No live stream is planned for the Women’s East Asia Cup. We will announce any changes through our Social Media platforms if there are any updates.

If any fans in Japan are interested in making the short trip to Incheon then we are happy to communicate with additional information around how to watch the matches at the venue. Please address any queries to Alan Curr at jca.info@cricket.or.jp for more information.

Thank you for your support. 

Women’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Men’s Team Confirmed for World Cup Qualifier

Posted by

The selection committee for the Men’s Japan National Squad has chosen the team of 14 players who will travel to South Korea in September for the four-team World Cup Qualifier. 

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming remains as captain, fresh from his experience at the Cayman Islands MAX60 tournament, while Piyush Kumbhare returns after missing the series against Mongolia in May. 

The ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia Pacific – Sub-Regional ‘B’ 2024 will start on Saturday 28th September and conclude on Saturday 5th October, while Japan will also play a match against both Indonesia and the Philippines as part of the tournament preparation. 

The winning team will qualify for the Regional Final, which will be combined with the Asia Region where the top three teams will qualify for the T20 World Cup.

  • Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (Chiba Sharks Cricket Club) – Captain
  • Benjamin Gou Ito-Davis (Chiba Sharks Cricket Club)
  • Koji Hardgrave-Abe (Sano Cricket Club)
  • Charles Hinze (Northern Suburbs Cricket Club)
  • Kohei Kubota (Wyverns Cricket Club)
  • Piyush Kumbhare (Tigers Cricket Club)
  • Wataru Miyauchi (Wyverns Cricket Club)
  • Sabaorish Ravichandran (Tigers Cricket Club)
  • Reo Sakurano-Thomas (Sano Cricket Club)
  • Alexander Shirai-Patmore (Tokyo Wombats Cricket Club)
  • Declan Suzuki-McComb (Sano Cricket Club)
  • Ibrahim Takahashi (Chiba Sharks Cricket Club)
  • Makoto Taniyama (Sano Cricket Club)
  • Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake (Sano Cricket Club)

Match Schedule (Japan Standard Time)

Pre Tournament: 

  • 25th September (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Indonesia
  • 26th September (Thursday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines

No live stream is planned for these T20Is. We will announce any changes through our Social Media platforms if there are any updates.

Tournament:

  • 28th September (Saturday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 29th September (Sunday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 1st October (Tuesday) 10:00 – Indonesia vs Japan
  • 2nd October (Wednesday) 10:00 – Japan vs Philippines
  • 4th October (Friday) 14:00 – South Korea vs Japan
  • 5th October (Saturday) 14:00 – Indonesia vs Japan

All tournament matches can be watched live on https://www.icc-cricket.com/videos  

If any fans in Japan are interested in making the short trip to Incheon then we are happy to provide additional information around how to watch the matches at the venue. Please address any queries to Alan Curr at jca.info@cricket.or.jp for more information.

Thank you for your support.

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Japan Captain Earns Professional Contract at MAX60

Posted by

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming will become the first Japan Men’s player to earn a professional contract when he joins up with the New York Strikers and the Cayman Islands MAX60 tournament this week. 

The five-team tournament starts on Saturday 18th August and will feature some of the biggest names in the sport over seven days. 

When asked about his expectations for the tournament Kadowaki-Fleming said: “I’m very excited to be representing Japan Cricket at the inaugural MAX60. To play with top players like Sunil Narine, and against superstars like David Warner will be a great experience.”

He went on to add that he hopes his inclusion in the event can be an inspiration to other Japanese players with ambitions of making a living from the sport. 

Kadowaki-Fleming is the first player to benefit from the Japan Cricket Association’s latest initiative; the KAIKA Talent Recognition Programme, which provides financial support to players aiming to make a living by playing the game professionally. 

Details of how to watch the MAX60 in Japan will be shared on our social media channels, while the rest of the world can see the graphic below for information. 

We hope you will join us in wishing Kendel the best of luck.

Men’s National Team Partner

  • Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MKI) specialized in providing services and products related to ICT (information and communication technology). Partnering with various global ICT vendors and supporting more than 2,500 companies, MKI offers best-in-class solutions to customers.

Website: https://www.mki.co.jp/english/

JCA Official Social Media

Request Regarding Code of Conduct

Posted by

To Everyone Associated with the JCA,

As cricket is set to become an official Olympic sport at the 2028 Games, public interest in the sport is growing, and those involved are expected to adhere to higher ethical standards. To ensure that everyone associated with cricket upholds the sport’s spirit, our association requests that all stakeholders comply with the following guidelines. We ask for your thorough understanding and strict adherence to these matters.

  • Respect all nationalities, cultures, and religions, and avoid any behavior that could be considered discriminatory.
  • Refrain from making derogatory comments about players (both from your own team and the opposing team).
  • Understand that maintaining player morale is crucial during tournaments, and avoid any actions that might negatively affect the morale of participating players. This includes communications via email, LINE, and other direct messaging on social media.

Additionally, please review the “Participant Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Policy” again. Please note that violations of these guidelines or failure to adhere to the spirit of cricket may result in disciplinary action.

Sincerely,

Anthony Tatsuya Aram
Chair of the Board
Japan Cricket Association

Decade Partnership with Cricket Without Borders

Posted by

Japan Cricket is delighted to announce a decade partnership with Cricket Without Borders

Cricket Without Borders (CWOB) and Japan Cricket date back to 2012 when they played against each other in Singapore. From then, CWOB visited Japan back in 2014 when they were invited to participate in the ICC EAP Regional Women’s World Cup Qualifying event held in Sano, Japan. 

During this time, CWOB also assisted in the promotion and development of cricket in Japan resulting in a signing of MOU to provide internships for CWOB players to visit Japan as well as for our Women Japan National players to participate in cricket tours organized by CWOB. 

Through the partnership with CWOB, Japan Cricket have had multiple interns assist us throughout the years;

  • 2015 – Alana King
  • 2016 – Chelsea Moscript and Charlotte Keen 
  • 2017 – Madeline Tobias
  • 2018 – Alice Johnstone
  • 2019 – Jess Adams

As well as a few Japan National players touring with the CWOB crew.

  • Fiji Tour 2022 – Elena Kusuda-Nairn
  • Malaysia Tour 2024 – Elena Kusuda-Nairn and Meg Ogawa

From these experiences, we are excited to continue this partnership with Cricket Without Borders.