[:en]WWCQ: PNG vs Samoa[:ja]女子W杯予選：PNG vs Samoa[:]
2016-07-19 06:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Garden Ovals (Samoa), Apia, Samoa

[:en]WWCQ: JPN vs PNG[:ja]女子W杯予選：JPN vs PNG[:]
2016-07-21 06:00 - 13:00 | Garden Ovals (Samoa), Apia, Samoa
Highlights

Match Report

Papua New Guinea maintained their 100% record at the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Samoa, defeating Japan by eight wickets in their final official match of the tournament.

Japan won the toss and elected to bat, but were in trouble immediately when Madoka Shiraishi was dismissed first ball. Things got quickly worse as wickets continued to tumble and runs proved hard to come by.

The dismissal of captain Mai Yanagida left Japan 37/6 after less than 19 overs and in serious danger of collapsing to the lowest score of the tournament.

However, Vice Captain Etsuko Kobayashi showed great composure and leadership coming in at number eight and fighting hard to take the team through their allocated 50 overs, finishing 105/9 with Kobayashi 31 not out.

Rain fell heavily during the lunch break meaning that the target was reduced by the Duckworth/Lewis method to 88 required from 33 overs.

Japan began well thanks to Shizuka Miyaji dismissing both opening batters to have PNG 22/2 after eight overs, but from there Konio Oala (52*) and Pauke Siaka (25*) combined to take PNG home comfortably with eight overs remaining.

Full congratulations to PNG, who have been the outstanding team of the tournament and the EAP Region will wish them well in their next qualifying campaign for the Women’s World Cup.

Japan will play the last match of the tournament against Samoa on Friday the 22nd at 6am JST.

Live scores of the match will be available here.

Please also see the JCA Twitter for live information.
Tournament Schedule & Scores

[:en]WWCQ: Samoa vs JPN[:ja]女子W杯予選：Samoa vs JPN[:]
2016-07-22 06:00 - 13:00 | Garden Ovals (Samoa), Apia, Samoa
Match Report
Japan played its last match of the tournament on the 22nd of July against tournament hosts Samoa.
Batting first, Japan scored 135 runs, their highest total of the tournament, thanks to Miyaji (27), Ota (20), and Kobayashi (25). Ota battled for 109 minutes and 120 balls to provide Japan the platform it needed to have a chance in winning their first match of the tournament.
Chasing 136 to win, Samoa put on 47 runs for the 3rd partnership and 33 runs for the 4th. Japan brought the match back into balance taking another 3 wickets, but it wasn’t enough as Mulitalo of Samoa hit a couple of boundaries to take Samoa over the line.
Player of the match was awarded to L Telea of Samoa while M Uliao (Samoa) and S Miyaji (Japan) were also awarded player of the tournament points for their performance.
Japan will next play in the East Asia Cup scheduled around February 2017 in Hong Kong, and then the Women’s World T20 EAP Qualifiers around May.
Tournament Schedule & Scores

[:en]Japan U19 Cricket League - Fuji Summer Festival[:ja]日本U15クリケット リーグ富士サマー フェスティバル[:]
2016-07-27 10:00 - 2016-07-29 17:00 | Fuji Cricket Grounds 1 & 2, 宮下付近富士川河川敷, 富士市, 静岡県, Japan

[:en]JPL: South Kanto Super Kings vs East Kanto Sunrisers[:ja]JPL：南関東スーパーキングス vs 東関東サンライザーズ[:]
2016-07-31 10:00 - 16:30 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, Naka-ku, Yaguchi dai 11-1, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 231-0831, Japan
In the 2nd round of the Japan Premier League (JPL), the South Kanto Super Kings will host the East Kanto Sunrisers in Yokohama.

[:en]JPL: North Kanto Lions vs West Kanto Hurricanes[:ja]JPL：北関東ライオンズ vs 西関東ハリケーンズ[:]
2016-07-31 10:30 - 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
In the 2nd round of the Japan Premier League (JPL), the North Kanto Lions will host West Kanto Hurricanes in Sano.

[:en]Japan U19 Cricket League - Fuji Summer Festival[:ja]日本U19クリケット リーグ富士サマー フェスティバル[:]
2016-08-03 10:00 - 2016-08-05 17:00 | Fuji Cricket Grounds 1 & 2, 宮下付近富士川河川敷, 富士市, 静岡県, Japan

[:en]Pakistan Day YOUM-E AZADI CUP[:ja]パキスタン独立記念 YOUM-E AZADI CUP[:]
2016-08-07 13:30 - 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]Sano Social League[:ja]佐野社会人リーグ[:]
2016-09-04 12:30 - 16:30, 2016-10-04 12:30 - 16:30, 2016-11-04 12:30 - 16:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]Champion's Wicket (Japan University League Final)[:ja]チャンピオンズウィケット(日本学生選手権決勝)[:]
2016-09-17 10:00 - 2016-09-18 17:00 | Showa Athletic Park, 5-11-43 Azuma-cho, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, 196-0033, Japan

[:en]Japan U19 Cricket League Final[:ja]日本U19クリケットリーグ決勝[:]
2016-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammu Cricket Ground (Sanbunomori Fureai Park), Sanbunomori Fureai Park, 1884-1, Sanmushi, Chiba-Ken, 289-1223, Japan

[:en]JCL Final[:ja]JCL決勝戦[:]
2016-10-01 10:30 - 18:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]Japan Cup National Finals[:ja]ジャパンカップ全国決勝大会[:]
2016-10-08 10:00 - 2016-10-10 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]CRICKET BLAST Yokohama School Cup[:ja]クリケットブラスト横浜スクールカップ[:]
2016-10-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, Naka-ku, Yaguchi dai 11-1, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 231-0831, Japan

[:en]JPL: East Kanto Sunrisers vs West Kanto Hurricanes[:ja]JPL：東関東サンライザーズ vs 西関東ハリケーンズ[:]
2016-10-16 10:30 - 17:00 | Sammu Cricket Ground (Sanbunomori Fureai Park), Sanbunomori Fureai Park, 1884-1, Sanmushi, Chiba-Ken, 289-1223, Japan
In the 3rd round of the Japan Premier League (JPL), the East Kanto Sunrisers will host the West Kanto Hurricanes in Sammu.

[:en]JPL: North Kanto Lions vs South Kanto Super Kings[:ja]JPL：北関東ライオンズ vs 南関東スーパーキングス[:]
2016-10-16 10:30 - 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
In the 3rd round of the Japan Premier League (JPL), the North Kanto Lions will host the South Kanto Super Kings in Sano.

[:en]Women's Tournament[:ja]女子トーナメント[:]
2016-10-22 - 2016-10-23 | Fuji Cricket Grounds 1 & 2, 宮下付近富士川河川敷, 富士市, 静岡県, Japan

[:en]2016 East Asia Cup & Sano UK Festival[:ja]2016年男子東アジアカップ・佐野英国祭[:]
2016-11-03 - 2016-11-06 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
2016 Men’s East Asia Cup & Sano UK Festival
The 2016 Men’s East Asia Cup was the first event of it’s kind and was hosted in Sano, Japan and alongside the hosts would feature the China, Hong Kong Dragons and South Korea.
Japan were coached by David Reid of Cricket Victoria, and captained by Masaomi Kobayashi and also included 15-year-old Marcus Thurgate who made his debut.
Japan won each of their first three matches before losing a tense final to South Korea in front of an excellent crowd. Despite losing the Final Masaomi Kobayashi was the leading run-scorer of the tournament and Kohei Wakita the leading wicket-taker.
For the full list of players selected please click here while all results can be found on ESPN Cricinfo.

Schedule

Date
Time
East Asia Cup
UK Festival etc

Nov. 3 Thurs
09：15 – 12:15
Match 1: Japan vs China

12：15 – 13:15
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 2: CHK Sportsroad Dragons vs Korea

Nov. 4 Fri
09：15 – 12:15
Match 3: China vs Korea

12：15 – 13:15
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 4: Japan vs CHK Sportsroad Dragons

Nov. 5 Sat
08：45 – 11:45
Match 5: CHK Sportsroad Dragons vs China

09：40 – 13:00

Sano Social League

12：00 – 13:00
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 6: Japan vs Korea

Nov. 6 Sun
09：15 – 12:45
3rd Pace Playoff
Sano UK Festival

12：15 – 13:15
Lunch
Sano UK Festival

13：15 – 16:15
Final
Sano UK Festival

16:45 – 17:15
Closing Ceremony

Host
Japan Cricket Association
Co-host
Sano City, Sano Chamber of Commerce and Industries, “City of Cricket Sano” Supporter Club
Support
Ministry of Foreigh Affairs, British Embassy Tokyo, British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Sano City Board of Education, Sano Aso Chamber of Commerce, Sano City Tourism Association, Sano City International Exchange Association, JA Sano, Sano City Doctor’s Association, Sano Rugby Football Association, Sano City Soccer Association

[:en]EA Cup：Japan vs China[:ja]東ア杯：日本 vs 中国[:]
2016-11-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
2016 Men’s East Asia Cup & Sano UK Festival

About the Event
The East Asia Cup (3 – 6 November) is an annual tournament played by Japan, China, Korea and Hong Kong. After the Men’s tournament in 2016, a Women’s tournament will be held in Hong Kong in 2017, a Men’s tournament in China in 2018, and a Women’s tournament in Korea in 2019.
The Sano UK Festival has been an annual event since 2012. It aims to enhance International friendship through cricket. This year’s event will include a bagpipe performance, food stalls such as Fish & Chips and Pakistan Curry, and a sports area where you can enjoy playing UK sports such as Cricket, Football, and Rugby.
Schedule

Date
Time
East Asia Cup
UK Festival etc

Nov. 3 Thurs
09：30 – 12:30
Match 1: Japan vs China

12：30 – 13:15
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 2: HK Dragons vs Korea

Nov. 4 Fri
09：30 – 12:30
Match 3: China vs Korea

12：30 – 13:15
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 4: Japan vs HK Dragons

Nov. 5 Sat
09：30 – 12:30
Match 5: HK Dragons vs China

11：30 – 13:30

Sano Social League

12：30 – 13:30
Lunch

13：30 – 16:30
Match 6: Japan vs Korea

Nov. 6 Sun
09：30 – 12:30
3rd Pace Playoff
Sano UK Festival

12：30 – 13:15
Lunch
Sano UK Festival

13：15 – 16:15
Final
Sano UK Festival

16:45 – 18:00
Closing Ceremony

Host
Japan Cricket Association
Co-host
Sano City, Sano Chamber of Commerce and Industries, “City of Cricket Sano” Supporter Club
Support
Ministry of Foreigh Affairs, British Embassy Tokyo, British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Sano City Board of Education, Sano Aso Chamber of Commerce, Sano City Tourism Association, Sano City International Exchange Association, JA Sano, Sano City Doctor’s Association, Sano Rugby Football Association, Sano City Soccer Association

[:en]EA Cup: Hong Kong Dragons vs Korea[:ja]東ア杯：香港ドラゴンズ vs 韓国[:]
2016-11-03 13:15 - 16:15 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]EA Cup: China vs Korea[:ja]東ア杯：中国 vs 韓国[:]
2016-11-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]EA Cup: Japan vs Hong Kong Dragons[:ja]東ア杯：日本 vs 香港ドラゴンズ[:]
2016-11-04 13:15 - 16:15 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]EA Cup: Hong Kong Dragons vs China[:ja]東ア杯：香港ドラゴンズ vs 中国[:]
2016-11-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]EA Cup: Japan vs Korea[:ja]東ア杯：日本 vs 韓国[:]
2016-11-05 13:30 - 16:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]EA Cup: Third Place Playoff[:ja]東ア杯：3位決定戦[:]
2016-11-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]EA Cup: Final[:ja]東ア杯：決勝[:]
2016-11-06 13:15 - 16:15 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
2016 Men’s East Asia Cup & Sano UK Festival

About the Event
The East Asia Cup (3 – 6 November) is an annual tournament played by Japan, China, Korea and Hong Kong. After the Men’s tournament in 2016, a Women’s tournament will be held in Hong Kong in 2017, a Men’s tournament in China in 2018, and a Women’s tournament in Korea in 2019.
The Sano UK Festival has been an annual event since 2012. It aims to enhance International friendship through cricket. This year’s event will include a bagpipe performance, food stalls such as Fish & Chips and Pakistan Curry, and a sports area where you can enjoy playing UK sports such as Cricket, Football, and Rugby.
Schedule

Date
Time
East Asia Cup
UK Festival etc

Nov. 3 Thurs
09：15 – 12:15
Match 1: Japan vs China

12：15 – 13:15
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 2: CHK Sportsroad Dragons vs Korea

Nov. 4 Fri
09：15 – 12:15
Match 3: China vs Korea

12：15 – 13:15
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 4: Japan vs CHK Sportsroad Dragons

Nov. 5 Sat
08：45 – 11:45
Match 5: CHK Sportsroad Dragons vs China

09：40 – 13:00

Sano Social League

12：00 – 13:00
Lunch

13：15 – 16:15
Match 6: Japan vs Korea

Nov. 6 Sun
09：15 – 12:15
3rd Pace Playoff
Sano UK Festival

12：15 – 13:15
Lunch
Sano UK Festival

13：15 – 16:15
Final
Sano UK Festival

16:45 – 17:15
Closing Ceremony

Host
Japan Cricket Association
Co-host
Sano City, Sano Chamber of Commerce and Industries, “City of Cricket Sano” Supporter Club
Support
Ministry of Foreigh Affairs, British Embassy Tokyo, British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Sano City Board of Education, Sano Aso Chamber of Commerce, Sano City Tourism Association, Sano City International Exchange Association, JA Sano, Sano City Doctor’s Association, Sano Rugby Football Association, Sano City Soccer Association

[:en]Japan U15 Cricket League Finals[:ja]日本U15クリケットリーグ決勝大会[:]
2016-11-12 10:00 - 2016-11-13 17:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan

[:en]CRICKET BLAST Sano Mayor's Cup[:ja]クリケットブラスト佐野市長杯[:]
2016-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Sano International Cricket Ground (formerly Tanuma Cricket Ground), 300-1 Tochimoto-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken, 327-0312, Japan
