India defeated Japan by two runs in a rain-shortened T20I at Sano International Cricket Ground. The match began two and a half hours late, reducing both teams to five overs. India scored 32 runs after winning the toss, losing four wickets. Captain Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 16, while Abhishek Sharma made zero, Sanju Samson nine, and Ishan Kishan three runs.