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IND vs JPN 5-Over Clash: In a match reduced to 5 overs per side due to rain and a wet outfield, Japan's bowlers delivered a stellar performance, restricting T20 giants India to just 32 runs. Batting first, India scored 32 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 5 overs.
Top Order Collapses; Shreyas Iyer Top-Scores for Team India
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After losing the toss and stepping out to bat amidst wet outfield conditions, the Indian team got off to a disastrous start. Openers Sanju Samson (9 runs off 7 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (0) were dismissed cheaply. Subsequently, Ishan Kishan also departed after scoring 3 runs.
Captain Shreyas Iyer attempted to steady the innings, playing the highest-scoring knock of 16 runs off 12 balls. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma (1*) and Shivam Dube (0*) remained unbeaten.
Disciplined Bowling Display by Japanese Attack
For Japan, Charlie Hara-Hinze bowled brilliantly, claiming 2 crucial wickets for 17 runs in his 2 overs. Ibrahim Takahashi took 1 wicket for 13 runs in 2 overs, while Benjamin Ito-Davis claimed 1 wicket for just 2 runs in his single over.
IND vs JPN Match Summary (First Innings)
- India: 32/4 (5 Overs, RR: 6.4)
- Target for Japan: 33 Runs in 5 Overs
Also Read: India vs Japan T20I Live Scorecard, IND vs JPN Only T20I match
