Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1996 ・ Day 14 ・ Jan 20
Takanonami, Takanohana share the lead at 13 wins
January (Hatsu) 1996 has completed day 14. Takanonami, Takanohana share the lead at 13-1.
Championship Race
1 day remain in the race.
- Ozeki Takanonami13-1 ・ W9
- Yokozuna Takanohana13-1
Upsets
Kaio (Sekiwake) beat Takanohana (Yokozuna) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 12-28, which makes it count double.
Terao (Maegashira 7) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Wakanohana's yokozuna bid is over at 0-4-10 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightWakanohana's last two basho: 10 wins, then 12 (champion) — 22 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Wakanohana0-4-10 ・ yokozuna bid――――――――――
Records Decided Today
10 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 15 Kyokudozankachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 13 Kirishimamake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 13 Daishikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 10 Kasugafujimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 12 Asanowakakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 7 Asanoshomake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 4 Akinoshimakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 8 Konishikimake-koshi (6-8)
- Komusubi Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 4 Asahiyutakamake-koshi (6-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 9-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Takanohana 71%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 13-1) vs Kaio (Sekiwake, 10-4) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 28-24; the rating model gives Takanonami 34%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even