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JPN vs MNG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Japan will be looking to continue their excellent form when they take on Mongolia in the second game of the T20I series played at Sano International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

In the 1st T20I match, Japan registered a dominant 166-run win over Mongolia, courtesy excellent performances from Charlie Haze, Kendel Fleming, Wataru Miyauchi and Sabaorish Ravichandran. With this result, Japan have taken 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

On the other hand, Mongolia produced an abject batting performance in the series opener and will need to make significant improvements with the bat for this match.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Japan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on wicket-keeper Wataru Miyauchi, captain Kendel Fleming, opener Lachlan Lake and Sabaorish Ravichandran to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the opening match, wicket-keeper Wataru Miyauchi played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 72 runs off 54 balls with the help of eight fours and one six. He was well supported by skipper Kendel Fleming, who scored 41 runs off 36 balls with the help of two boundaries and two sixes.

Sabaorish Ravichandran produced a quick-fire 54 off just 24 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes. Due to his splendid effort, Japan managed to post 199 runs on the board in their full quota of over.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Charlie Haze, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, Abdul Samad, Kazuma Kato-Stafford and Kiefer Lake to deliver important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm orthodox Charlie Haze was the pick of the bowlers for Japan and claimed 4 for 4 in 2.4 overs.
Besides Haze, Ibrahim Takahashi and Kazuma Kato-Stafford bowled well for Japan and claimed two wickets apiece.

Japan Predicted Playing XI:

Lachlan Lake, Kendel Fleming (c), Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Sabaorish Ravichandran, Koji Hardgrave Abe, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Abdul Samad, Kiefer Lake, Charles Hinze

Mongolia Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hitesh Upadhyay, wicket-keeper Enkh-erdene Otgonbayar, Mohan Vivekanandan, and Gandemberel Ganbold to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the series opener, Mongolia struggled to get going in their innings and were bundled out for just 33 runs in 12.4 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Luysanzundui Erdenebulgan, Nyambaatar Naranbaatar, Od Lutbayar, Temuulen Amarmend, and Mohan Vivekanandan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the opening match, Mohan Vivekanandan bowled well for Mongolia and claimed 1 for 26 in his three overs.

Mongolia Predicted Playing XI:

Hitesh Upadhyay, Gandemberel Ganbold, Enkh-erdene Otgonbayar (wk), Mohan Vivekanandan, Bat-yalalt Namsrai, Temuulen Amarmend, Od Lutbayar, Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan (c), Nyambaatar Naranbaatar, Zoljavkhlan Shurentsetseg, Turmunkh Tumursukh

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game to be played on Wednesday is going to be heavy rains. The wicket prepared for the game will something for the bowlers.

JPN vs MNG Pitch Report

Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano is going to host the second match of the T20I series between Japan and Mongolia.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 120 runs