Ayaka Stafford's 84 Fires Japan Women to Victory
Japan Women
188/4 (20)
Mongolia Women
72/8 (20)
JAP-W won by 116 runs
View full scorecard →Japan Women have won by 116 runs. Japan Women batted first and posted 188/4 in 20 overs. Mongolia Women, chasing 189, fell short at 72/8 in 20 overs.
Ayaka Stafford was the standout in the first innings, scoring 84 off 56 balls (SR 150). 10 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 50 runs.
With the ball, Mamta Kaswan delivered figures of 3/12 in 4 overs (Econ 3.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MGL-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 14 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
84 off 56 balls (SR 150), 10 fours, 0 sixes
3/12 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.00)
28 off 30 balls (SR 93), 2 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Japan Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Mongolia Women were outplayed in all departments. A 116 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. MGL-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.