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India set to face Japan in historic T20I match in Sano

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

India set to face Japan in historic T20I match in Sano

Summary

India and Japan will compete in a historic T20I match at the Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22, marking their first face-off at the senior international level. India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, will be led by Shreyas Iyer, while Japan is captained by Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming. Japan recently missed out on T20 World Cup qualification, losing to the UAE, but aims to build its cricketing profile in this match. This game also celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Japan has chosen a squad focused on continuity ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, allowing them to align their strategies.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for September 22 at Sano International Cricket Ground.
•India is the current T20 World Cup champion and world-ranked No. 1.
•Japan missed T20 World Cup qualification following an eight-wicket defeat to UAE.
•Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming leads Japan as captain and top run-scorer.
•Japan aligns its T20 squad for the Asian Games beginning September 24.

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