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India edges Japan by 2 runs as 'Vande Mataram' rings before national anthem
India secured a 2‑run victory over Japan in a historic short match, highlighted by a stirring rendition of 'Vande Mataram' before the national anthem.
India defeated Japan by a narrow margin of two runs in a historic short-format match, marking a memorable win for the Indian side.
The most emotional moment of the game came at the start, when players and officials sang 'Vande Mataram' before the national anthem, creating a patriotic atmosphere.
The close contest concluded with India emerging victorious, underscoring the significance of the win in the context of the bilateral sporting encounter.
The most emotional moment of the game came at the start, when players and officials sang 'Vande Mataram' before the national anthem, creating a patriotic atmosphere.
The close contest concluded with India emerging victorious, underscoring the significance of the win in the context of the bilateral sporting encounter.