WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS: Super Round finished; Japan and Chinese Taipei confirmed for final showdown |
WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS: Japan and Chinese Taipei to Clash in Championship Final
The Super Round of the WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Championship Final between World No. 1 Japan and No. 2 Chinese Taipei. Defending champions Japan remained undefeated in the tournament, defeating Chinese Taipei 9-6 in front of a sellout crowd at the Tokyo Dome. This victory marked Japan’s 27th consecutive international win, including two victories over Chinese Taipei in this tournament. The Championship Final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 24, at 19:00 (local time) at the Tokyo Dome. This will be Samurai Japan’s second consecutive Premier12 final appearance. In the day’s earlier game, World No. 5 USA secured their first win in the Super Round, edging No. 4 Venezuela 6-5 in a nail-biting contest. The two teams will face off again on Sunday, November 24, at 12:00 (local time) in the Bronze Medal Game. |