Japan hosts historic T20I match against India at Sano International Cricket Ground
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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.
- •Sano International Cricket Ground opened in 2016 as Japan's first dedicated cricket venue.
- •Boundaries are approximately 55 metres, smaller than many international venues.
- •The ground can host up to 2,000 spectators with typical crowds around 500.
- •This match marks India's first international fixture in Japan.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Sano International Cricket Ground: Is Japan’s stadium big or small? Boundary dimensions, capacity and size explained
"With Japan set to face India at the Sano International Cricket Ground, here's a look at the venue's dimensions and capacity.
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