India and Japan meet for first T20I on September 22

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Japan and India celebrated 75 years of friendship with an international T20 cricket match as the backdrop on Tuesday, marking a new chapter in sports and diplomacy between the two. The match was hosted as part of an agreement reached during a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship. The match was then reduced to five overs per side as Japan gave the three-time world champions a royal scare before falling two runs short.

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In an exciting development, India and Japan will engage in their first-ever T20I match on Tuesday, as part of the Suzuki Cup. This pivotal fixture is a precursor to the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament and commemorates 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations, aptly themed 'Sport 75.' Cricket enthusiasts can catch the action live on FanCode and Star Sports Network.

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With India and Japan set to clash in a historic match at the Sano International Cricket Ground, here's everything you need to know about the match and where to watch it.