Captain Shreyas Iyer ‘s side struggled to get going and could manage only 32/4 from their allotted five overs. Persistent rain reduced the contest to five overs per side, and India’s decision to bat first on a spongy surface nearly proved costly. Japan, led by Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming , then mounted a spirited chase and pushed India all the way. The hosts kept themselves firmly in the contest and needed just eight runs from the final over, raising the prospect of one of the biggest upsets in Indian cricket history.
India avoided what would have been a historic upset against Japan in a rain-hit one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
As a result, the ball must be 75cm outside the outer stump to be called a wide. Initially, Thurgate signalled a wide, much to the bemusement of the Indian players. However, India’s frustration turned into anger moments later, prompting protests from both Axar and captain Shreyas Iyer. As per the ICC rules, umpires are instructed that if a batter attempts a reverse or switch hit, both sides of the wicket are treated as the off side. Even if the batter initially changes stance and then reverts to the original stance, both sides continue to be deemed off side.
