India narrowly defeats Japan in rain-shortened T20 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
India secured a narrow two-run victory over Japan in a rain-shortened T20 match in Sano on September 22, 2026. After electing to bat first, India struggled, finishing at 32 for four in five overs, with Shreyas Iyer top-scoring at 16. Japan faced difficulties in their chase, losing key wickets early and ending their innings just short. This match served as a preparatory game for India ahead of their Asian Games title defence, where they could face Japan again in their opener on September 28.
- •Match shortened to five overs due to rain.
- •India scored 32 runs, with Shreyas Iyer top-scoring.
- •Japan fell short with a final score of 30 runs.
- •India may face Japan again in the Asian Games quarter-finals.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — India narrowly avoid one of greatest upsets in cricket history to beat Japan
"India escaped with a narrow two-run win over Japan ahead of their Asian Games title defence
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