Stories
India Stars Land in Tokyo for Historic T20I Against Japan Amid Typhoon Threat
N
News18•21-09-2026, 15:38
India Stars Land in Tokyo for Historic T20I Against Japan Amid Typhoon Threat
- •India's cricket team arrived in Tokyo for a historic one-off T20I against Japan, marking the first international meeting between the two nations.
- •The match celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan, with India being three-time T20 world champions and Japan ranked 41st.
- •Indian players, including captain Shreyas Iyer, explored Tokyo, with Washington Sundar and Sanju Samson sharing photos.
- •The fixture offers Japan's players a rare chance to compete against an elite international team, despite a looming typhoon threat.
- •The match at Sano International Cricket Ground highlights cricket's efforts to grow in Japan, where baseball is dominant, and features a Japanese team primarily composed of native players.
Key Questions Answered
The historic one-off T20I match was arranged as part of the celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan, and to launch the Sport 75 initiative.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Sano International Cricket Ground, which is around 100km from central Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture.
Japan left out players who are eligible under ICC rules but lack a Japanese passport, ensuring squad continuity with their upcoming Asian Games team.
