Today the Sharks won the JCL Division 1 final, beating Sano by 70 runs to become the Japan Champions and in doing so they secured the double of big domestic cricket cups. The Chiba Sharks are T20 and one-day champions for 2025.

Under sunny skies and on the SICG 2 turf wicket the Sharks looked the better side throughout, playing well as a single unit in the field and well supported by their small but vocal followers. Opening batsmen Dhugal and Nikhil both scored half centuries as the Sharks batted through their overs for a total of 216. Sano`s innings started to go against them when some poor decision-making led to 2 runouts, after which the bowlers made hay with the Sano batsmen, with the support of some lightening quick keeping and fielding. Ben was the leading wicket taker with three. The last Sano Batsman was removed in the 36th over, setting off celebrations from the Sharks Camp.

Denied a JCA live-stream, the Sharks did a DIY and broadcast themselves on the Sharks Facebook, and which had more than 1,000 views!

The Sharks Cricket season is now over, and what a season it has been! The end of this month is the annual Awards Ceremony, then the training for 2026 begins…can we win even more next season?

JCL 1 Champions

(Non-Alcoholic) Champagne Shower