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India to face Japan in Sept. 22 T20I in Sano

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

India Plays Japan

India will play Japan in a one-off T20 International in Sano on September 22.
The match marks the first India-Japan T20I encounter, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations.
The Suzuki Cup will be played at Sano International Cricket Ground.
India are T20 World Cup champions.
Captain Shreyas Iyer praised Japan’s hospitality and expects a thrilling match.

Summary

Typhoon Delays Games

Typhoon Dujuan forced postponement of the Asian Games equestrian eventing competition in Aichi-Nagoya.
Local authorities issued flood and landslide warnings for Kanto as the typhoon approached.
The previous T20I at Sano between India and Hong Kong was abandoned, raising outfield concerns.
Japan will broadcast the match free-to-air on Tochigi TV, letting local fans watch live.
Varun Chakravarthy was omitted from India's squad due to a side strain; Vipraj Nigam replaces him.

History

Historical Context

The first Twenty-20 International, played on 17 February 2005 between Australia and New Zealand, launched the fast-paced format that reshaped global cricket competitions. The International Cricket Council sanctioned the format, and by 2023 it accounted for over 30 % of televised cricket revenue, exceeding $1 billion annually. Now, in September 2024, India’s champion side will face Japan in Sano, echoing the 2005 debut by expanding T20I reach to a new Asian market. The match, broadcast free-to-air by Tochigi TV and supported by the Suzuki Cup, could cement cricket’s foothold in Japan, prompting future multi-sport events despite typhoon disruptions.

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India Plays Japan

India will play Japan in a one-off T20 International in Sano on September 22.
The match marks the first India-Japan T20I encounter, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations.
The Suzuki Cup will be played at Sano International Cricket Ground.
India are T20 World Cup champions.
Captain Shreyas Iyer praised Japan’s hospitality and expects a thrilling match.

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