# India Edges Japan in Historic Thriller

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-edges-japan-in-historic-thriller/  
Published: 2026-09-22  
Updated: 2026-09-22  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

History was written in Sano! In their first-ever men’s clash, India narrowly escaped Japan by just two runs. A rain-drenched, five-over sprint saw India post 32/4 before Axar Patel’s ice-cold final over sealed the deal. This nail-biter marked India’s 200th T20I win, setting the stage for the Asian Games. Cricket just went global—and the pressure has never been this intense!