Japan one-day Championship (J1C)

1st Grade

Ichihara Sharks CC are top of the table but with four teams only one win behind. There have been many matches washed out due to rain, and with many a host of games still to come in August, the final standings are extremely unpredictable. The four top teams will advance to the semi-finals.

2nd Grade

University XI managed to surprise Paddy Foley’s CC and Adore CC surprised Fuji Far East CC are the joint leaders. The four top teams will advance to the semi-finals. The winner of 2nd Grade will automatically be promoted to 1st Grade in 2009. The runners up of 2nd Grade will also get a chance of promotion in the play-offs.

Japan Women’s One Day Cricket Championship

Adore CC and L-Wyverns CC have both made winner starts. The two are sure to prove to be the greatest threat to FLFL CC, the defending champions.

University Championship (Men)

Tokyo University of Technology CC are just ahead but have played more matches than the rest of the league. Chuo University CC and Aoyama Gakuin University CC are both unbeaten and have a good chance.

University Championship (Women)

Tokyo University of Technology CC is dominating and will be looking to finish unbeaten.

Japan Cup

A men’s knockout tournament will be held for the first time starting on September 15

Japan Women’s Cricket Tournament

The knockout tournament for the women’s clubs across Japan will be played August 23 and 24.