By afiur
September 23, 2026
Rain and a wet outfield reduced the historic one-off T20I between India and Japan to just five overs per side.
India struggled on a slow, turning surface, scoring 32/4 in five overs. Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 16 runs
Chasing 33, Japan showed tremendous composure and finished on 30/3, taking the match right down to the final over.
A wide against Axar Patel was initially signalled but later overturned after the umpires consulted, sparking debate over the decision.
Axar Patel kept his composure in the final over as Japan fell two runs short. India secured a dramatic 32-30 victory.