Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2000 ・ Day 7 ・ Mar 18
Takatoriki leads alone at 7-0
March (Haru) 2000 has completed day 7. Takatoriki (Maegashira 14) leads alone at 7-0.
Championship Race
Asanowaka, Miyabiyama, Musoyama, Musashimaru, Takanohana trail by one. 8 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTakatoriki is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 7.
- Maegashira 14 Takatoriki7-0 ・ W7
- Maegashira 8 Asanowaka6-1 ・ W6
- Sekiwake Miyabiyama6-1
- Sekiwake Musoyama6-1
- Yokozuna Musashimaru6-1 ・ W5
- Yokozuna Takanohana6-1 ・ W6
Upsets
Wakanoyama (Maegashira 1) beat Chiyotaikai (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-6, which makes it count double.
Takatoriki (Maegashira 14) beat Toki (Maegashira 7) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 6-1) vs Kaio (Komusubi, 2-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 28-12; the rating model gives Takanohana 63%
- Tamakasuga (Maegashira 2, 2-5) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 5-2) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 8-3; the rating model gives Tamakasuga 15%
- Tochinonada (Maegashira 6, 5-2) vs Takatoriki (Maegashira 14, 7-0) →head-to-head: Tochinonada leads 11-3; the rating model gives Tochinonada 62%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Tochinonada