India survives Japan scare in historic two-run T20I victory
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026
In a historic T20 International, India edged Japan by two runs in Sano on September 22, 2026. After a poor start, with India at 32 for four, their spinners restricted Japan to 30 for nine in five overs. India’s spinners, led by Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi, capitalized on the conditions that hindered India's batters. This match marked India's 200th win in men's T20 cricket. The contest saw a dramatic moment when a wide call against Patel was overturned in the final over, adding to the tension.
- •India scores 32 runs, struggling against Japan's spinners.
- •Japan falls short, needing just 33 runs for victory.
- •Final over saw a crucial overturned wide call against India.
- •Match played in Sano, Japan, on September 22, 2026.
- •Result marks India's 200th victory in men's T20 cricket.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — India script history, become first team to register 200 T20I wins after edging Japan in thriller
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — India survive huge Japan scare, win by two runs in historic T20I
"NEW DELHI: India scripted another milestone in their T20I history on Tuesday, becoming the first team to register 200 wins in men's T20 internationals, including victories achieved through Super Overs. The landmark 200th win came in dramatic fashion as the world champions survived a major scare from hosts Japan, edging them by just two runs in a rain-shortened one-off T20I at Sano. With the match reduced to five overs per side because of rain, India posted only 32/4 after opting to bat.
"In a nail-biting finish, India clinched a historic T20 International victory against Japan by a narrow margin of just two runs. Although facing challenges from Japan's spin bowlers, India's own spinners made a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing the team's 200th win in men's T20 cricket. This match showcased the resilience and strategic prowess of both sides, making it a memorable encounter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 3:25 PMIndia script history, become first team to register 200 T20I wins after edging Japan in thriller
NEW DELHI: India scripted another milestone in their T20I history on Tuesday, becoming the first team to register 200 wins in men's T20 internationals, including victories achieved through Super Overs. The landmark 200th win came in dramatic fashion as the world champions survived a major scare from hosts Japan, edging them by just two runs in a rain-shortened one-off T20I at Sano. With the match reduced to five overs per side because of rain, India posted only 32/4 after opting to bat.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 1:51 PMIndia survive huge Japan scare, win by two runs in historic T20I
In a nail-biting finish, India clinched a historic T20 International victory against Japan by a narrow margin of just two runs. Although facing challenges from Japan's spin bowlers, India's own spinners made a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing the team's 200th win in men's T20 cricket. This match showcased the resilience and strategic prowess of both sides, making it a memorable encounter.
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