India survives Japan scare in historic two-run T20I victory

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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.

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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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In an unexpected T20I match, India managed to hold off Japan, defending a mere total of 32 runs. The game was riddled with unusual events, including wide-ball tensions and a pivotal overturned call from the square-leg umpire. Japan rallied admirably, needing just eight runs off the final over, but ultimately fell short, scoring 30 runs.