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India faces Japan in historic T20I match on September 22

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:46 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

India faces Japan in historic T20I match on September 22

Summary

India will play Japan in a historic first-ever T20I match on September 22 at Sano International Cricket Ground. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who did not feature in the recent 3-0 series win over Afghanistan, may finally get his chance to play. Aakash Chopra suggested resting Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to allow Sooryavanshi to open alongside Sanju Samson. Reports vary on the final lineup, but India is expected to utilize experienced spin options due to Varun Chakravarthy's unavailability. Japan will field the same squad from their Asian Games campaign, led by captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming.

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•The T20I match takes place on September 22.
•India's lineup may include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi if changes are made.
•Sooryavanshi has been benched during recent matches against Afghanistan.
•Japan will maintain continuity with their Asian Games squad.
•India aims to leverage their experience against a developing cricket nation.

Latest Updates

3:46 PMYahoo Sports — India predicted playing XI vs Japan: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi start in the historic T20I match?

What they're saying

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With India set to face Japan in a historic game at Sano International Cricket Ground, here's a look at the predicted lineups and if Sooryavanshi will play in the game.
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