Japan vs India Live Score and Commentary, One off T20I, India tour of Japan, 22 September, 2026
COMPLETED / One off T20I / Sano International Cricket Ground
India won by 2 runs
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Player of the match
Shreyas Iyer,
India
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Shirai Patmore | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Benjamin Ito | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Washington Sundar | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.50 |
India won by 2 runs
Japan vs India, Live Cricket Commentary
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Key Stats
- Partnership: 5 run (1 ov): Benjamin Ito: 2 (3), Alex Shirai Patmore: 2 (3)
- Last Bat: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 12(12) - c YS Thakur b W Sundar Washington Sundar
- Fall of Wickets: 2 - 1 Lachlan Yamamoto Lake, 7 - 2 Ibrahim Takahashi, 25 - 3 Kendel Kadowaki Fleming
- Reviews Remaining: Japan - 2 of 2, India - 2 of 2
- Toss: India elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: One off T20I
- Series: India tour of Japan
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time: 09:30 AM
- Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground
- City: Sano
- Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand), Chris Thurgate (Japan)
- Referee: Narayanan Kutty (India)
End of over 1 (2 runs)
Washington Sundar to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Washington Sundar bowls a sharp delivery, and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Washington Sundar to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 run, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Washington Sundar to Ibrahim Takahashi, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Takahashi goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ibrahim Takahashi c R Bishnoi b W Sundar 4 (3) Washington Sundar to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, c R Bishnoi b W Sundar, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Takahashi goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ravi Bishnoi. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Washington Sundar to Benjamin Ito, 1 run, Benjamin Ito goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Washington Sundar to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Ravi Bishnoi to Benjamin Ito, 1 run, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Ravi Bishnoi to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Ravi Bishnoi to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward and slash reverse sweep towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ravi Bishnoi to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Ravi Bishnoi to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 2 runs, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 2 runs. Overthrow and garnered a single run
Ravi Bishnoi to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump. Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ravi Bishnoi to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 2 runs, Ravi Bishnoi lands it on a good length around leg stump, and he works it away to collect two runs.
End of over 3 (10 runs)
Washington Sundar to Benjamin Ito, 2 runs, Benjamin Ito goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Washington Sundar to Benjamin Ito, 2 runs, Benjamin Ito goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Washington Sundar to Benjamin Ito, 1 run, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease to take legbreak of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Washington Sundar to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 2 runs, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs. Dropped catch
Washington Sundar to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Washington Sundar bowls a sharp delivery, and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Kendel Kadowaki Fleming c YS Thakur b W Sundar 12 (12) Washington Sundar to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, c YS Thakur b W Sundar, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes back, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Yash Thakur, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Axar Patel to Benjamin Ito, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Axar Patel to Benjamin Ito, 1 run, Benjamin Ito goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Axar Patel to Alex Shirai Patmore, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Alex Shirai Patmore with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Axar Patel to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Alex Shirai Patmore goes forward, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Axar Patel to Alex Shirai Patmore, 1 run, Alex Shirai Patmore goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Axar Patel to Benjamin Ito, 1 run, Benjamin Ito goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Axar Patel to Alex Shirai Patmore, 1 run, Alex Shirai Patmore goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 5 (5 runs)