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Cricket Minnows Japan Stun Mighty India in Thrilling T20 Encounter; India Wins by 2 Runs
- •India secured a narrow two-run victory against Japan in a rain-affected five-over T20 match.
- •India struggled to score 32 runs, while Japan managed 30 runs in their chase.
- •Axar Patel's crucial bowling performance helped India clinch the win under pressure.
- •Shreyas Iyer, who scored 16 runs, was awarded the Man of the Match.
- •India made history by becoming the first team to register 200 wins in men's international T20 cricket.
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India secured a narrow two-run victory against Japan in a rain-truncated five-over match at the Sano International Cricket Stadium. Batting first, India managed 32 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, with captain Shrear Iyer scoring 16 runs. In response, Japan was restricted to 30 runs for 3 wickets as Axar Patel successfully defended the target in the final over.
With their win against Japan, the Indian team created a historic record as the first team to register 200 wins in men's international T20 cricket. India's journey to this milestone began with their maiden T20 victory against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2006.
Washington Sundar was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 13 runs in his quota of two overs. Additionally, Axar Patel held his composure under pressure in the final over to restrict Japan and secure the two-run win for India.
