In this photo taken on May 9, 2026, a spectator hits a ball on the sidelines during a break in play during the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier match between Japan and Vanuatu at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

In this photo taken on May 9, 2026, spectators wave the Japanese national flag at the end of play during the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier match between Japan and Vanuatu at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

In this photo taken on May 9, 2026, a spectator watches the game during the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier match between Japan and Vanuatu at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

This photo taken on May 9, 2026, shows the pitch at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

In this photo taken on May 9, 2026, a spectator watches the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier match between Japan and Vanuatu at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

This photo taken on May 9, 2026, shows the pitch at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

In this photo taken on May 9, 2026, Japan's Ibrahim Takahashi (R) bowls during the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier cricket match between Japan and Vanuatu at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY

In this photo taken on May 9, 2026, an organizer (L) helps explain cricket rules to a spectator during the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier match between Japan and Vanuatu at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images) / To go with 'ASIAD-2026-CRICKET-JPN,FOCUS' by Andrew MCKIRDY