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Japan had 25/3 on the scoreboard after four overs and required eight runs from the final over. All-rounder Axar Patel bowled a magnificent final over, defending eight runs as a feisty Japan side finished on 30/3 in five overs, falling short by two runs. Washington Sundar was India’s standout bowler, taking two wickets. Earlier, Japanese spinners stunned an explosive Indian batting line-up, reducing the reigning world T20I champions to 32/4 in just five overs.