India holds off Japan in thrilling finish at Sano
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
India narrowly defeated Japan by two runs in a close match on September 22, 2026, in Sano. The Indian team's performance was tested by a challenging wicket, which prompted Shreyas Iyer to commend Japan's effort following the match. The victory highlights India's resilience in difficult conditions, setting the stage for future matchups between the two teams.
- •India wins a thriller against Japan by two runs.
- •Match played in Sano, with challenging batting conditions.
- •Shreyas Iyer praises Japan's performance.
- •The match took place on September 22, 2026.
- 10:16 AMESPNcricinfo — Iyer after India's close shave: 'It was a very difficult wicket to bat on'
"Iyer hailed the performance of the Japan team as India won a thriller by just two runs in Sano
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