India Edges Japan By Two Runs In Historic

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World champions India narrowly defeated Japan by two runs in their first-ever T20 international match. The rain-shortened game, played as part of 75 years of diplomatic relations, saw Japan push India to the very last ball. India batted first, scoring 32-4 in the five-overs-a-side contest. Japan finished on 30-3, falling just short of a historic upset. Despite the loss, Japan's captain expressed pride in their performance against the world's best team.