Fiji vs Japan: I Takahashi's 3 for 4 sets up the chase in an 8-wicket win
Japan beat Fiji by 8 wickets. Esam Rahman made 47* (26), I Takahashi took 3 for 4.
Japan beat Fiji by 8 wickets in the Match 8 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Nisshin. Fiji made 74 all out in 19.4 overs; Japan replied with 75 for 2 in 7.1 overs. Esam Rahman top-scored with 47* (26) at a strike rate of 180.8, and I Takahashi returned 3 for 4.
How the innings unfolded
Fiji — 74 all out in 19.4 overs
Scored at 3.76 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 11 | 3 | 1.83 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 48 | 5 | 4.80 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 15 | 2 | 4.09 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
Fiji lost 6 wickets for 25 runs, from 0 to 25.
The largest stand was 22 for the 8th wicket between J Baleicikoibia and P Dakainivanua, from 22 balls (6.00 an over).
Japan — 75 for 2 in 7.1 overs
Scored at 10.47 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 67 | 1 | 11.17 | 8 (7×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 8 | 1 | 6.86 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 67 for the 2nd wicket between Esam Rahman and R Sakurano-Thomas, from 36 balls (11.17 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esam Rahman | Japan | 47* | 26 | 180.8 | 7 | 1 |
| J Baleicikoibia | Fiji | 39 | 57 | 68.4 | 3 | 0 |
| R Sakurano-Thomas | Japan | 11 | 12 | 91.7 | 1 | 0 |
| K Tayaga | Fiji | 8 | 5 | 160.0 | 2 | 0 |
| P Dakainivanua | Fiji | 6 | 10 | 60.0 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Takahashi | Japan | 1.4 | 3 for 4 | 2.40 | 0 |
| R Sakurano-Thomas | Japan | 4 | 2 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
| M Taniyama | Japan | 3 | 2 for 27 | 9.00 | 0 |
| S Ravichandran | Japan | 1 | 1 for 4 | 4.00 | 0 |
| SM Tupou | Fiji | 2 | 1 for 16 | 8.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 67 (36 balls) for Japan's 2nd wicket — Esam Rahman and R Sakurano-Thomas
- 22 (22 balls) for Fiji's 8th wicket — J Baleicikoibia and P Dakainivanua
- 14 (25 balls) for Fiji's 4th wicket — Metuisela Beitaki and J Baleicikoibia
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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