We had a mini-thriller here today, and in the end, India just about prevail in their first ever senior men's game against Japan. From me, Ashish and Ranjith, goodbye for now! And we will see you soon again.

5.45pm After a rather long wait, the post-match presentation is underway.

Shreyas Iyer is Player of the Match! He waltzes off the stage with his award, then is called back on for a quick chat with the broadcasters. "Was turning square, was a very difficult wicket to bat on. We saw the openers as well, not being able to gauge the pace of the spin. I decided it's easy to take singles and doubles, interact with the batsman who came in with me. Decided I'll be playing on the merit of the ball. If the ball is turning and holding a bit, I'll nudge for singles and doubles... See I always keep saying five overs game, it can go anywhere. Attitude Japanese team showed today is impeccable. I'm sure they're on the right track, for us it was a great practice on the wicket.".

Now Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Japan captain: "When it gets that tough, it gets a little tough to take. The fact that we were able to run the best team in the world to the last ball... Proud of the cricket group and broader community. The people working on this ground through the whole night, made this game happened. Proud of not only the team but the broader community. Anything is possible was the attitude. Axar, Bishnoi bowling on our wicket, we knew it was going to be a challenge, but at 6.5 RPO you know your mind wanders... A couple of moments will wander in our mind on long bus ride. It's a feeling of pride. Look, he's progressing extremely well with bat and ball on the field, we weren't surprised with how it went today. We've got a 36-hour turnaround now, we'll rest up and prepare for another Full Mumber."

Shreyas Iyer is back for a chat again, this time as captain: he collects the series trophy. "Firstly, congratulations to India and Japan for 75 years of diplomatic relations. It was a long travel for us, it took three hours for us to reach here. Fans thriving to see to it that this match was organised. Even though it was five overs, I was glad we got a game. Overall, it was an exciting game, they were also brilliant with their performances. With responsibility comes pressure, and I thrive under pressure... Always loving to explore this. Important we take one step at a time, go [to Asian Games venue] and assess the conditions. Setting a standard and seeing where we go from there."

The Japan players look gutted, but they take a walk around the park and applaud the fans who came here today to watch this game. They've got gusto, for sure - let's see how they fare at the Asian Games starting September 24. You can have all your FAQs answered about it here.

5.10pm On a slooow, loooow pitch, India and Japan met for the first time in a senior men's international. It was an absolute thriller and a worthy game for the fans - at the ground and watching on TV, or following along here - who stuck around after a long rain delay. The unfamiliar conditions and Japan's spinners made a miracle win seem possible, but Axar Patel wrapped it up in a final over got that quite tense when India contested a second consecutive wide, which might have changed the final equation of this contest. The umpires ended up overturning the decision - and there will be some talk about that - and in the end, Axar carried India to a two-run victory. That's that.

Iyer and Washington in a tense conversation near the outfield, maybe a disagreement about the way Washington bowled. Looked the most hittable bowler on the park today, opting to fire it in at the stumps. But India have squeezed through here, and that reflected in their relieved smiles as they shook hands with the Japan players.

Need a boundary off this one! Axar takes his time setting the field.