IND vs JAPAN T20: India beat Japan by 2 runs

India continued their winning run ahead of the Asian Games with a thrilling two run victory over hosts Japan in a historic T20I. The match was reduced to five overs per side due to rain. After winning the toss and opting to bat, India posted 32 for four. Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck, while Sanju Samson scored 9, Ishan Kishan made 3 and captain Shreyas Iyer top scored with 16. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 1, while Shivam Dube was unbeaten without scoring. Japan’s Charlie Hara-Hinze took two wickets, while Ibrahim Takahashi and Benjamin Ito-Davis claimed one each.

Chasing 33, Japan put up a strong fight but finished on 30 for three in their five overs. Captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming scored 12, while Benjamin Ito-Davis contributed 9. Washington Sundar was India’s standout bowler, taking two wickets as India held their nerve to secure a narrow win. The match served as an important preparatory outing for India ahead of their Asian Games campaign.