Japan hosts historic T20I match against India at Sano International Cricket Ground

Japan faces India in a T20I match at the Sano International Cricket Ground on September 20, 2026. The venue has boundaries of about 55 metres, smaller than many international stadiums, which may favor aggressive batting. Sano International Cricket Ground, opened in 2016, serves as Japan's first dedicated cricket venue, with a capacity officially listed at 2,000 spectators, although usual attendance is around 500. The match marks India's first international cricket game on Japanese soil and their first meeting with Japan's men's cricket team.

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