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India vs Japan T20I: Asian Games Warm-Up & Diplomatic Celebration
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News18•21-09-2026, 11:45
India vs Japan T20I: Asian Games Warm-Up & Diplomatic Celebration
- •India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will play a one-off T20I against Japan to acclimatize for the Asian Games and celebrate 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations.
- •The match, held at Sano International Cricket Ground in Kanto, is scheduled for Tuesday, starting at 9:30 am IST.
- •Despite India being T20 World Cup champions and Japan ranked 41st, the game offers Japanese players a unique opportunity to compete against top talent.
- •Japanese Cricket Association COO Alan Curr and skipper Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming highlight the match's importance for cricket's growth and visibility in Japan.
- •Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and stream it online via the FanCode app and website.
Key Questions Answered
The historic one-off T20I match between India and Japan will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Kanto, Japan.
Cricket fans in India can watch the live streaming of the T20I match on the FanCode app and website.
The match is scheduled ahead of India's Asian Games campaign to kick off celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
