The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of IndiaโJapan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions.
The Indian men’s cricket team gears up for a unique challenge when they face Japan in a historic one-off T20 international match on Tuesday at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The match would help the Shreyas Iyer-led side acclimate to Japan’s conditions before heading to Aichi-Nagoya for the Asian Games 2026.
The fixture, christened the Suzuki Cup, is an unprecedented affair and will commemorate 75 years of IndiaโJapan diplomatic relations. For Japan, facing the reigning T20 World Champions offers a rare opportunity to accelerate the evolution of their cricketing journey.
India set for a historic clash against Japan
India is fresh off a commanding 3-0 series victory over Afghanistan at home in New Delhi. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson stole the show with impressive performances, while bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah delivered a solid showcase.
Iyer will serve as India’s captain, while Tilak Varma will serve as his deputy. For Japan, the nation’s all-time leading T20I run-scorer Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming will lead the hosts.
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India vs Japan: Check out all the details you need to know
When will the India vs Japan match take place?
The India vs Japan T20 match will take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
At what time will the India vs Japan match take place?
The India vs Japan T20 match will take place at 09:30 AM IST.
Where will the India vs Japan match take place?
The India vs Japan T20 match will take place at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano, Japan.
How to watch the India vs Japan match live telecast in India?
The live telecast of the India vs Japan match will be made available on the Star Sports Network. (Channels: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi)
How to watch the India vs Japan match live streaming in India?
The live streaming of the India vs Japan match will be made available on the FanCode app and website with an active subscription.
India vs Japan: Full Squads
Indian cricket team: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur, Vipraj Nigam.
Japan cricket team: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (captain), Charlie Hara-Hinze, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Alester Kadowaki-Fleming, Kohei Kubota, Jake Kusuda-Nairn, Wataru Miyauchi (wicket-keeper), Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Alex Shirai-Patmore (wicket-keeper), Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Tsuyoshi Takada, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake.