India Defeats Japan by 2 Runs in Rain-Shortened T20I Match

The Japanese men’s cricket team was narrowly defeated by India in a rain-affected, five-over T20 International match by a margin of 2 runs. India scored 32 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 5 overs, while Japan managed 30 runs for 3 wickets. This match was organized to formally mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Kathmandu, 6 Ashoj – The Indian men’s cricket team secured a 2-run victory in a historic T20I match against Japan. Due to rain interruptions at Japan’s small cricket ground, the game was limited to 5 overs. India set a target of 33 runs, which Japan chased down but only managed 30 runs while losing 3 wickets. Winning the toss, India opted to bat first and posted 32 runs with 4 wickets down in their 5 overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 16 runs, supported by Sanju Samson who scored 9 runs. For Japan, Charlie Hara Hinze took 2 wickets, while Ibrahim Takahashi and Benjamin Ito Davis claimed 1 wicket each. This match was held to celebrate the formal commencement of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Japan.