Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Takatoriki, Takamisakari, Shimotori, Takanowaka, Daizen, Dejima, Aminishiki, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Tochiazuma, Musashimaru share the lead at 2 wins
March (Haru) 2002 has completed day 2. Takatoriki, Takamisakari, Shimotori, Takanowaka, Daizen, Dejima, Aminishiki, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Tochiazuma, Musashimaru share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 2-0 — 11 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
Ozeki Chiyotaikai, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 2-0 — 11 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 12 wins, then 13 (champion) — 25 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
Chiyotaikai's last two basho: 0 wins, then 13 — 13 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma2-0 ・ yokozuna bid
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai2-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2, 1-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 29-13; the rating model gives Musashimaru 76%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka
- Musoyama (Ozeki, 1-1) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 3, 0-2) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 20-10; the rating model gives Musoyama 70%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Tochinonada
- Takanonami (Komusubi, 1-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 28-24; the rating model gives Takanonami 28%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even