Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 1997 ・ Day 14 ・ Nov 22
Takanonami, Takanohana share the lead at 13 wins
November (Kyushu) 1997 has completed day 14. Takanonami, Takanohana share the lead at 13-1.
Championship Race
Musashimaru trail by one. 1 day remain.
- Ozeki Takanonami13-1 ・ W5
- Yokozuna Takanohana13-1 ・ W9
- Ozeki Musashimaru12-2
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Musashimaru, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 12-2 — 1 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightMusashimaru's last two basho: 10 wins, then 13 — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Musashimaru12-2 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Mitoizumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 10 Aogiyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 9 Teraomake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 8 Kyokushuzankachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 14 Kotoryukachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 5 Chiyotaikaimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 2 Asahiyutakamake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 4 Kotonishikikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Komusubi Tochinonadamake-koshi (6-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 12-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Takanohana 67%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Wakanohana (Ozeki, 9-5) vs Kotonishiki (Maegashira 4, 8-6) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 25-16; the rating model gives Wakanohana 84%
- Tochiazuma (Sekiwake, 7-7) vs Takanonami (Ozeki, 13-1) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 16-14; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 44%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami