India survived one of their most unexpected scares in recent T20 cricket as they defeated Japan by just two runs in a rain-shortened historic match in Sano on Tuesday. The contest was reduced to five overs per side, and Japan, ranked 41st in the ICC rankings, came within touching distance of pulling off a major upset against the reigning T20 World Cup champions. The finish became even more dramatic because of a disputed wide call involving Axar Patel in the final over. The delivery was initially called a wide, but the decision was subsequently changed and the ball was declared legal. With Japan chasing 33, that single run could have been crucial. India eventually held on to win 32-30.
