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India-Japan T20I wide row: What laws say about umpire's reversal of decision

India narrowly defeated Japan by a margin of two runs during a weather-shortened five-over contest on Tuesday. Defending a modest total of thirty-two runs, the visiting side successfully managed the lowest target ever protected in the history of the shortest format of the sport.

The dramatic finish centered on a controversial wide decision in the final over that was ultimately overturned following protests from the fielding team. While batters attempting reverse strokes often complicate leg-side wide interpretations under current Marylebone Cricket Club regulations, officials promptly adjusted their ruling to seal the historic victory.