Date:Â 07 May 2024
Time:Â 06:30
Venue:Â Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto, Japan
Host Japan eye a strong show against Mongolia at Sano!
Japan looks to start their home season positively against Mongolia after their defeat to Hong Kong earlier this year in the East Asia Cup finals | Reddy Anna. Key players like Lachlan Lake, Kendel Fleming, and Sabaorish Ravichandran are expected to perform well for Japan in the T20 format.
On the other hand, Mongolia, having lost both matches in the Asia Games Mens Cricket Competition last year, aims to showcase a better performance against Japan.
Tournament:Â Mongolia Tour of Japan, 2024
Format:Â T20 Format
Venue:Â Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto, Japan
Toss Prediction:Â To Bowl
Weather:Â Heavy showers expected throughout the match.
JPN VS MNG MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSIS
Host Japan faces Mongolia in the opening match of the T20I series at Sano International Cricket Ground. Japan, led by Kendel Fleming, seeks a clinical performance after their recent defeat. Mongolia, making their international debut last year, aims to put on a decent show against Japan.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Japan Preview: Captain Kendel Fleming, opener Lachlan Lake, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, and wicket-keeper Wataru Miyauchi form the core of Japan's batting lineup. In the bowling department, the likes of Sabaorish Ravichandran, Reo Sakurano Thomas, and others will be crucial for timely breakthroughs.
Japan Predicted Playing XI:Â Lachlan Lake, Kendel Fleming (c), Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Sabaorish Ravichandran, Koji Hardgrave Abe, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama, Charles Hinze, Ryan Drake, Reo Sakurano Thomas
Mongolia Preview: Mongolia's batting relies on Buyantushig Terbish, Nyambaatar Naranbaatar, Enkh-erdene Otgonbayar, and captain Luysanzundui Erdenebulgan. In bowling, Nyambaatar Naranbaatar, Tumusukh Turmunkh, and Luysanzundui Erdenebulgan aim for crucial breakthroughs.
Mongolia Predicted Playing XI:Â Luysanzundui Erdenebulgan (Captain), Buyantushig Terbish, Nyambaatar Naranbaatar, Enkh-erdene Otgonbayar, Dayaasuren Jamayansuren, Od Lutbayar, Namsari Bat-valalt, Mungun Altankhuyag, Enkhtuyshin Munkhbat, Tumusukh Turmunkh, Tur-erdene Sumiya.
Weather Conditions:Â Heavy showers expected throughout the match.
JPN vs MNG Pitch Report:Â The pitch at Sano International Cricket Ground favors teams batting second.
Winning Prediction:Â Host Japan is the clear favorite based on current form, with players like Kendel Fleming and Sabaorish Ravichandran showing good form. Expect Japan to dominate and secure a convincing win over Mongolia at Sano.