Japan vs Bahrain: A Kato-Stafford's 63 sets the target in a 48-run win
Japan beat Bahrain by 48 runs. A Kato-Stafford made 63 (61), TI Gajanayake took 2 for 27.
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Japan beat Bahrain by 48 runs in the Match 27 of Asian Cricket Council Women's Premier Cup at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur. Japan made 142 for 5 in 20 overs; Bahrain replied with 94 for 3 in 20 overs. A Kato-Stafford top-scored with 63 (61) at a strike rate of 103.3, and TI Gajanayake returned 2 for 27.
How the innings unfolded
Japan — 142 for 5 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.10 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 31 | 3 | 5.17 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 80 | 0 | 8.00 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 111 for the 4th wicket between H Goto and A Kato-Stafford, from 93 balls (7.16 an over).
Bahrain — 94 for 3 in 20 overs
Scored at 4.70 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 17 | 2 | 2.83 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 61 | 1 | 6.10 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 16 | 0 | 4.00 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 65 for the 4th wicket between Abeera Waris and Sweeta Corda, from 78 balls (5.00 an over), unbroken.
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Kato-Stafford | Japan | 63 | 61 | 103.3 | 4 | 0 |
| H Goto | Japan | 45 | 43 | 104.7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sweeta Corda | Bahrain | 34* | 47 | 72.3 | 0 | 1 |
| Abeera Waris | Bahrain | 27* | 38 | 71.1 | 1 | 0 |
| H Iwasaki | Japan | 12 | 9 | 133.3 | 2 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TI Gajanayake | Bahrain | 4 | 2 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| S Kato | Japan | 4 | 1 for 10 | 2.50 | 1 |
| Kurumi Ota | Japan | 4 | 1 for 18 | 4.50 | 0 |
| A Fujikawa | Japan | 4 | 1 for 19 | 4.75 | 0 |
| Sara Vivek | Bahrain | 4 | 1 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 111 (93 balls) for Japan's 4th wicket — H Goto and A Kato-Stafford
- 65 (78 balls) for Bahrain's 4th wicket — Abeera Waris and Sweeta Corda, unbroken
- 20 (18 balls) for Bahrain's 3rd wicket — Deepika Rasangika and Abeera Waris
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.