India defeats Japan by two runs after overturning umpire's call
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:57 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

In a tightly contested match, India faced Japan recently and emerged victorious by two runs. The game concluded with some drama as India successfully protested against an umpire's call for a second wide in the final over. This pivotal decision allowed India to maintain their lead and secure the win. The match highlighted India's resilience and tactical awareness under pressure.
- •Match concluded with India winning against Japan by two runs
- •India challenged an umpire's wide call in the final over
- •Successful protest helped India maintain their narrow lead
- •Game featured strong performances from both teams
- 10:57 AMESPNcricinfo — The wide that wasn't: why the right call was made in a tight finish
"India protested against the second wide in the final over against Japan, got it overturned, and won by two runs
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