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The Spin | Ramen, rain and realpolitik: the inside story of Japan’s historic cricket clash with India

Japan's 41st-ranked squad nearly pulled off a stunning upset against India's T20 world champions after overcoming weather delays caused by Typhoon Dujuan and political lobbying efforts. The dramatic encounter came down to the final delivery, where Axar Patel secured a dot ball against batter Alexander Shirai-Patmore to preserve a narrow victory amid celebrations from visiting supporters.

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