A dramatic final-over finish between India and Japan sparked widespread debate after a contentious wide-ball decision was overturned during a rain-shortened five-over contest.
New Zealand have unveiled a pace-heavy squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against India, banking on a formidable fast-bowling unit led by Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne.
"When [the game] gets that close, [the loss is] actually a little bit tougher to take," Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming says after narrow defeat to India
India edged past Japan by two runs in a thrilling fiveβover oneβoff T20I, with Axar Patel defending eight runs in the final over after Japan restricted the reigning champions to 32/4.
India secured its first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the final by 147 runs.