India edges Japan by 2 runs as 'Vande Mataram' rings before 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.