India bats first in five-over match against Japan
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
India commenced a five-over shootout against Japan after a rain delay. The match has seen India leave out Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Vipraj Nigam from their 14-member squad. This encounter marks a historic contest as both teams face off for the first time in this format. The specifics of how the match is unfolding remain to be seen as play continues.
- •India faced Japan in a historical five-over shootout
- •Rain delayed the start of the match
- •Bumrah, Sooryavanshi, and Nigam left out of the squad
- •Match is currently underway
- •Details on the ongoing score and performance are pending
- 7:03 AMESPNcricinfo — India bat first in five-over shootout against Japan
"India left out Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vipraj Nigam from their 14-member squad after a rain-delayed start to the historic contest
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