Ayaka Stafford's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Japan Women
Japan Women
106/4 (20)
Myanmar Women
94/7 (20)
JAP-W won by 12 runs
View full scorecard →Japan Women have won by 12 runs. Japan Women batted first and posted 106/4 in 20 overs. Myanmar Women, chasing 107, fell short at 94/7 in 20 overs.
Ayaka Stafford was the standout in the first innings, scoring 42* off 44 balls (SR 95). 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 15 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Zar Win fought hard with 24 off 24 balls, but it was not enough to haul Myanmar Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Ayaka Stafford delivered figures of 4/4 in 4 overs (Econ 1.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
MYA-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
42* off 44 balls (SR 95), 1 fours, 0 sixes
4/4 in 4 overs (Econ: 1.00)
30 off 24 balls (SR 125), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Japan Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Myanmar Women came up short by 12 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. MYA-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.