India Arrives in Japan for Historic One-Off T20I Ahead of Asian Games
The inaugural T20I between India and Japan in Sano marks a diplomatic milestone and serves as a crucial warm-up for both teams before the 2026 Asian Games.
The story
The Indian men's cricket team has landed in Japan for a historic one-off Twenty20 International (T20I) scheduled for September 22. This inaugural clash between the two nations, dubbed the Suzuki Cup, will take place at the Sano International Cricket Ground and commemorates 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, features a strong squad including Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, and Axar Patel. The hosts, captained by Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, will relish the opportunity to compete against a top-ranked side.
Both teams will use this match as a final preparation ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian contingent was warmly welcomed upon their arrival in Japan.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman Islands vs Bermuda | T20 | Cayman Islands won, margin not available | Player of the Match details not available |
What we'll be watching
- Nigeria vs Ghana (T20I), 1st Match, Quadrangular T20I Series in Nigeria, September 21, Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
- Bahamas vs Cayman Islands, 2nd Match, North American Cup, September 21, Jimmy Powell Oval
- Japan vs India (T20I), One-off T20I, India tour of Japan, September 22, Sano International Cricket Ground
- Ghana vs Sierra Leone (T20I), 2nd Match, Quadrangular T20I Series in Nigeria, September 22, Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
- England vs Sri Lanka (ODI), 1st ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England, September 22, Riverside Ground
- Bermuda vs Bahamas, 3rd Match, North American Cup, September 22, Jimmy Powell Oval
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