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Hong Kong vs Japan Result – Match 2

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 2 • East Asia Cup T20

Hong Kong cricket team logo
HKG
184/3 (16.1)
Japan cricket team logo
JPN
179/5 (20)
Hong Kong won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Jamie Atkinson

16.1
6
Kazuma Stafford to Babar Hayat, Six
End of over 16 (18 runs)
Babar Hayat 46 (29)
Jamie Atkinson 66 (36)
HKG 178/3
Makoto Taniyama 2-0-23-0
15.6
1L
Makoto Taniyama to Babar Hayat, 1 leg bye
15.5
1
Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run
15.4
6
Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six
15.3
0
Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, no run
15.2
4
Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Four
15.1
6
Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six
End of over 15 (22 runs)
Babar Hayat 46 (28)
Jamie Atkinson 49 (31)
HKG 160/3
Reo Sakurano Thomas 3-1-47-0
14.6
4
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Four
14.6
Wd
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, 1 wide
14.5
4
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Four
14.4
6
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Six
14.3
6
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Six
14.2
1
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run
14.1
0
Reo Sakurano Thomas to Jamie Atkinson, no run
End of over 14 (13 runs)
Babar Hayat 26 (24)
Jamie Atkinson 48 (29)
HKG 138/3
Ibrahim Takahashi 2-0-23-0
13.6
0
Ibrahim Takahashi to Babar Hayat, no run
13.5
0
Ibrahim Takahashi to Babar Hayat, no run
13.4
1
Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run
13.3
4
Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, Four
13.2
4
Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, Four
13.1
4
Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, Four
End of over 13 (5 runs)
Jamie Atkinson 35 (25)
Babar Hayat 26 (22)
HKG 125/3
Declan Suzuki 3-1-21-0
12.6
1
Declan Suzuki to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run
12.5
0
Declan Suzuki to Jamie Atkinson, no run
12.4
0
Declan Suzuki to Jamie Atkinson, no run
12.3
1
Declan Suzuki to Babar Hayat, 1 run

Match Summary

Hong Kong and Japan met in Match 2 of East Asia Cup T20, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.1: Kazuma Stafford to Babar Hayat, Six | 15.4: Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six | 15.2: Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Hong Kong won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 16.1: Kazuma Stafford to Babar Hayat, Six
  • 15.4: Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six
  • 15.2: Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Four
  • 15.1: Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six
  • 14.6: Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Four
  • 14.5: Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Four
  • 14.4: Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Six
  • 14.3: Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Hong Kong won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.1: Kazuma Stafford to Babar Hayat, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

16.1 6 Kazuma Stafford to Babar Hayat, Six

End of over 16 (18 runs)
Babar Hayat 46 (29)
Jamie Atkinson 66 (36)
HKG 178/3
Makoto Taniyama 2-0-23-0

15.6 1L Makoto Taniyama to Babar Hayat, 1 leg bye

15.5 1 Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run

15.4 6 Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six

15.3 0 Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, no run

15.2 4 Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Four

15.1 6 Makoto Taniyama to Jamie Atkinson, Six

End of over 15 (22 runs)
Babar Hayat 46 (28)
Jamie Atkinson 49 (31)
HKG 160/3
Reo Sakurano Thomas 3-1-47-0

14.6 4 Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Four

14.6 Wd Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, 1 wide

14.5 4 Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Four

14.4 6 Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Six

14.3 6 Reo Sakurano Thomas to Babar Hayat, Six

14.2 1 Reo Sakurano Thomas to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run

14.1 0 Reo Sakurano Thomas to Jamie Atkinson, no run

End of over 14 (13 runs)
Babar Hayat 26 (24)
Jamie Atkinson 48 (29)
HKG 138/3
Ibrahim Takahashi 2-0-23-0

13.6 0 Ibrahim Takahashi to Babar Hayat, no run

13.5 0 Ibrahim Takahashi to Babar Hayat, no run

13.4 1 Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run

13.3 4 Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, Four

13.2 4 Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, Four

13.1 4 Ibrahim Takahashi to Jamie Atkinson, Four

End of over 13 (5 runs)
Jamie Atkinson 35 (25)
Babar Hayat 26 (22)
HKG 125/3
Declan Suzuki 3-1-21-0

12.6 1 Declan Suzuki to Jamie Atkinson, 1 run

12.5 0 Declan Suzuki to Jamie Atkinson, no run

12.4 0 Declan Suzuki to Jamie Atkinson, no run

12.3 1 Declan Suzuki to Babar Hayat, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Hong Kong vs Japan Match 2 match?
Hong Kong won by 7 wickets.

What is the Hong Kong vs Japan Match 2?
Hong Kong vs Japan is the Match 2 of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Hong Kong vs Japan live score?
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Tournament: East Asia Cup T20