Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming was proud of his team after they pushed the defending T20I champions India to the brink during their one-off T20I in Sano on Tuesday (Sep 22). Kendel said it was special to push the rain-marred five-over-a-side fixture till the last ball, where <a href="IND vs JPN one-off T20I: India survive scare from Japan to win five-over a side match by 2 runs">India managed to pull off an escape</a> and beat the Associate Nation by just two runs. Kendel said facing India had ‘emotions running pretty high within their group’ as the two teams contested their maiden international face-off.&nbsp;"I've been saying to a few other guys that when [the game] gets that close, [the loss is] actually a little bit tougher to take and the emotions are running pretty high in our group," Kadowaki-Fleming said. "But the fact that we were able to run the best team in the world, in my opinion, to the last ball of a game is pretty special.&nbsp;"I'm sure there will be a couple of moments that replay through our minds on the long bus road now to nowhere but, yeah, it's a feeling of pride at the moment,” he continued.&nbsp;Chasing a mere 33 in five overs, Japan came agonisingly close to beating India in what would have been the biggest upset in all of cricket, with Kendel top-scoring (12 off 12 balls). His wicket on the last ball of the fourth over left Japan with eight to win from six balls. Axar Patel bowled the final over, and despite conceding a couple of singles and wides, he defended the target as India won its 200th T20I.&nbsp;"They've got some world-class spinners, Axar [Patel], Washington [Sundar] and Ravi Bishnoi bowling," Kadowaki-Fleming said. “On our Sano wicket, we knew it was going to be an extreme challenge, but at [a required run-rate of] six-and-a-half, your mind does sort of wander and think you get a couple out of the middle and you never know.”<h2>‘Momentous Occasion’ – Kendel on facing India</h2>While Japan, ranked 41st in men’s T20Is, has risen through the ranks over the years, they have never faced a Test-playing nation. Having Shreyas Iyer’s Indian T20I team as their first high-profile opponent was a monumental moment for them.&nbsp;"Today was a really momentous occasion, in that it was the first time we were able to face a Full Member.&nbsp;"We've got around a 36-hour turnaround now [before the start of the Asian Games]...So, we're going to rest up tomorrow, and we'll prepare for that game, and obviously if we win one of our next two matches, we'll have a chance to play another Full Member in the knockout. So that's definitely the goal."

Japan skipper Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming reflects on taking world champions India to the final ball in a rain-affected, one-off T20I thriller in Sano. Read his reaction.

Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming was proud of his team after they pushed the defending T20I champions India to the brink during their one-off T20I in Sano on Tuesday (Sep 22). Kendel said it was special to push the rain-marred five-over-a-side fixture till the last ball, where India managed to pull off an escape and beat the Associate Nation by just two runs. Kendel said facing India had ‘emotions running pretty high within their group’ as the two teams contested their maiden international face-off. "I've been saying to a few other guys that when [the game] gets that close, [the loss is] actually a little bit tougher to take and the emotions are running pretty high in our group," Kadowaki-Fleming said. "But the fact that we were able to run the best team in the world, in my opinion, to the last ball of a game is pretty special. "I'm sure there will be a couple of moments that replay through our minds on the long bus road now to nowhere but, yeah, it's a feeling of pride at the moment,” he continued. Chasing a mere 33 in five overs, Japan came agonisingly close to beating India in what would have been the biggest upset in all of cricket, with Kendel top-scoring (12 off 12 balls). His wicket on the last ball of the fourth over left Japan with eight to win from six balls. Axar Patel bowled the final over, and despite conceding a couple of singles and wides, he defended the target as India won its 200th T20I. "They've got some world-class spinners, Axar [Patel], Washington [Sundar] and Ravi Bishnoi bowling," Kadowaki-Fleming said. “On our Sano wicket, we knew it was going to be an extreme challenge, but at [a required run-rate of] six-and-a-half, your mind does sort of wander and think you get a couple out of the middle and you never know.” ‘Momentous Occasion’ – Kendel on facing India While Japan, ranked 41st in men’s T20Is, has risen through the ranks over the years, they have never faced a Test-playing nation. Having Shreyas Iyer’s Indian T20I team as their first high-profile opponent was a monumental moment for them. "Today was a really momentous occasion, in that it was the first time we were able to face a Full Member. "We've got around a 36-hour turnaround now [before the start of the Asian Games]...So, we're going to rest up tomorrow, and we'll prepare for that game, and obviously if we win one of our next two matches, we'll have a chance to play another Full Member in the knockout. So that's definitely the goal."

Japan skipper Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming reflects on taking world champions India to the final ball in a rain-affected, one-off T20I thriller in Sano. Read his reaction.

IND vs JPN, one-off T20I: Japan captain Kendel on pushing India to the brink - ‘It was special’

Ahead of India’s historic clash against Japan, Bihar-born cricketer Abhishek Anand is set to face his home country after an unusual journey from IIT Kanpur to the Japan national cricket team. Anand said he feels grateful to be following his passion and never expected to get the chance to play against India so early in his career.&nbsp;Japan will host India in a historic one-off T20I on Tuesday. The Suzuki Cup match will help both teams prepare for the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games.&nbsp;“I often reflect on the fact that I’m following my passion, and I hope that one day I’ll get the chance to play against India. I never imagined I’d get the chance to play against India so soon,” Anand told ANI.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nations-league-palmer-rice-among-five-ruled-out-of-england-s-upcoming-matches-1790003830461">Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches</a>&nbsp;The match is also part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan, making the occasion even more special.&nbsp;Anand’s cricket journey began with tennis-ball cricket in Bihar. However, at his parents’ insistence, he focused on his studies and pursued IT at IIT Kanpur. The 28-year-old, who is from Bihar’s Rohtas district, later moved to Japan after getting a job through campus placement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-appoint-zaheer-khan-head-coach-ipl-2027-1789997771342">CSK rope in India bowling great Zaheer Khan as new head coach ahead of IPL 2027</a>&nbsp;After arriving in Japan, Anand joined the Tokyo Falcons Cricket Club and his consistent performances eventually earned him a place in the national team.&nbsp;“My journey started with short-ball cricket in Bihar during my childhood. At the same time, my parents wanted me to pursue a career in a professional field, so I studied IT. After entering the IT sector, I began playing professionally with a leather ball and started taking the sport seriously. During my final year, I received a job offer from a Japanese company through campus placement. I decided to move to Japan and explore cricketing opportunities there; that’s how my journey from Bihar to Japan began. Once there, I joined a local club, the Tokyo Falcons Cricket Club, and performed consistently. Eventually, I was called up to the Japanese national team. So, in short, that’s how my journey unfolded,” he added.

Bihar-born cricketer Abhishek Anand will represent Japan against India in a historic T20I, capping his journey from playing cricket in Bihar to earning a place in Japan’s national team.

Ahead of India’s historic clash against Japan, Bihar-born cricketer Abhishek Anand is set to face his home country after an unusual journey from IIT Kanpur to the Japan national cricket team. Anand said he feels grateful to be following his passion and never expected to get the chance to play against India so early in his career. Japan will host India in a historic one-off T20I on Tuesday. The Suzuki Cup match will help both teams prepare for the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. “I often reflect on the fact that I’m following my passion, and I hope that one day I’ll get the chance to play against India. I never imagined I’d get the chance to play against India so soon,” Anand told ANI. Also Read - Nations League: Palmer, Rice among five ruled out of England’s upcoming matches The match is also part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan, making the occasion even more special. Anand’s cricket journey began with tennis-ball cricket in Bihar. However, at his parents’ insistence, he focused on his studies and pursued IT at IIT Kanpur. The 28-year-old, who is from Bihar’s Rohtas district, later moved to Japan after getting a job through campus placement. Also Read - CSK rope in India bowling great Zaheer Khan as new head coach ahead of IPL 2027 After arriving in Japan, Anand joined the Tokyo Falcons Cricket Club and his consistent performances eventually earned him a place in the national team. “My journey started with short-ball cricket in Bihar during my childhood. At the same time, my parents wanted me to pursue a career in a professional field, so I studied IT. After entering the IT sector, I began playing professionally with a leather ball and started taking the sport seriously. During my final year, I received a job offer from a Japanese company through campus placement. I decided to move to Japan and explore cricketing opportunities there; that’s how my journey from Bihar to Japan began. Once there, I joined a local club, the Tokyo Falcons Cricket Club, and performed consistently. Eventually, I was called up to the Japanese national team. So, in short, that’s how my journey unfolded,” he added.

Bihar-born cricketer Abhishek Anand will represent Japan against India in a historic T20I, capping his journey from playing cricket in Bihar to earning a place in Japan’s national team.

'I never imagined…': Bihar-born Japan cricketer Abhishek Anand on historic India clash

Heavy showers on the eve of Japan’s one-off historic T20I match against India in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, have threatened a similar forecast on match day (Tuesday). Sano International Cricket Ground, designed to seat 5,000 spectators, would have its drainage facilities tested if rain decides to play any spoiler. Meanwhile, India’s training session in the city was cancelled for the same reason.<h2>India Touchdown in Japan</h2>The Indian men’s cricket team landed in Japan on Monday for their first-ever meeting against the hosts in international cricket and also for their Asian Games campaign, starting September 28. Coming off a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan at home, the defending world champions will aim to retain their Asian Games gold.&nbsp;India’s full-strength squad touched down in Tokyo ahead of a one-off T20I against Japan, with Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah all likely to be part of this contest.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Touchdown Tokyo 🛬 All smiles as <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> has arrived for their historic one-off T20I against Japan and the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AsianGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsianGames</a> 2026 campaign 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/GfoJBVVknY">pic.twitter.com/GfoJBVVknY</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2101897956270235695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-japan-t20i-sano-captain-kendel-kadowaki-fleming-cricket-growth-1789987335621">'India T20I can accelerate Japan’s cricket growth,' says captain Kendel ahead of historic face-off</a>&nbsp;Crediting the BCCI on accepting Japan Cricket Association’s (JCA) offer to play a T20I on their home soil, the Japanese captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming said, “It's taken a massive effort from a lot of people involved to make it happen. Credit, of course, goes to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for accepting Japan’s proposal. Also, to our leadership team here at the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), and in particular, the CEO.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian captain Iyer sounded excited about his contest.&nbsp;"It is going to be a thrilling and exciting match for us playing Japan for the first time. Looking forward to a great match,” he said on the eve of the match, as the two captains attended the media and got the photoshoot with the trophy done.&nbsp;WATCH -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🗣️ 𝗜𝘁&#39;𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 🎥 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> have arrived in Japan and Captain Shreyas Iyer <a href="https://x.com/ShreyasIyer15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyasIyer15</a> is looking forward to the historic one-off T20I 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵<a href="https://x.com/CricketJapan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CricketJapan</a> <a href="https://t.co/PZUo9kiCQ9">pic.twitter.com/PZUo9kiCQ9</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2101942597564715299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Check out the predicted playing XIs of both teams –</h3>India - Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;Japan - Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (captain), Benjamin Ito-Davis, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi, Alester Kadowaki-Fleming, Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Declan Suzuki, Makoto Taniyama and Shoma Sugaya-Slater&nbsp;

Typhoon warnings threaten the historic India vs Japan T20I in Sano, but skipper Shreyas Iyer remains excited for the landmark encounter.

Heavy showers on the eve of Japan’s one-off historic T20I match against India in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, have threatened a similar forecast on match day (Tuesday). Sano International Cricket Ground, designed to seat 5,000 spectators, would have its drainage facilities tested if rain decides to play any spoiler. Meanwhile, India’s training session in the city was cancelled for the same reason. India Touchdown in Japan The Indian men’s cricket team landed in Japan on Monday for their first-ever meeting against the hosts in international cricket and also for their Asian Games campaign, starting September 28. Coming off a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan at home, the defending world champions will aim to retain their Asian Games gold. India’s full-strength squad touched down in Tokyo ahead of a one-off T20I against Japan, with Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah all likely to be part of this contest.

Typhoon warnings threaten the historic India vs Japan T20I in Sano, but skipper Shreyas Iyer remains excited for the landmark encounter.

India vs Japan T20I: Rain threat looms over historic match as Iyer 'excited'

India and Japan are set for a maiden yet historic face-off in a one-off T20I on Tuesday at the Sano International Stadium, with the Japanese captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming calling this a monumental feat for the country’s cricket. The match also fulfils a long-cherished dream for Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji, who led the effort to arrange the landmark encounter.&nbsp;“The CEO has had this dream for a long time,” Japan captain Kendel said on the eve of the match against a full-strength Indian team. “When news first came up that we were hosting the Asian Games, Naoki had been talking about the concept of having India here for a game. So, for it to turn into reality is extremely special for a lot of people involved, and as a men's team, we can't wait.”&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-verma-century-india-bangladesh-semifinal-1789893890849">Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on the JCA’s efforts to convince the BCCI for a one-off T20I against India ahead of their 2026 Asian Games campaign took some doing, on which Kendel said, “It's taken a massive effort from a lot of people involved to make it happen. Credit, of course, goes to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for accepting Japan’s proposal. Also, to our leadership team here at the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), and in particular, the CEO.”&nbsp;Since India usually plays only against top Test-nation teams, Japan knows just how big this opportunity is for their players. Facing the three-time T20 World Cup champions will not only ignite excitement among local fans in Japan, but also inspire the country's next generation of young cricketers.&nbsp;“It's got the potential to accelerate the growth of cricket across the country,” remarks Kendel. “There's going to be more people here than ever before for a cricket match. And clearly the best quality players that we've ever had here as well.”<h2>On Facing Bumrah, Abhishek</h2>India is coming off a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan, where opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a fifty and a hundred (108) — &nbsp;he scored off just 30 balls in the final match. Bumrah, who also returned to action, would have all eyes on him, with Japan’s men’s cricket team all but keen on rubbing shoulders with T20I greats.&nbsp;“It still does sound quite surreal to be hearing about them playing here in Japan. But the Japanese are not overawed by the might of the opposition. I can't guarantee any outcome, but what I can guarantee is that we will try our best. We'll compete, and hopefully, we'll give it our best shot,” Kendel said of Japan’s face-off against India in a chat with Cricbuzz.

Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hails historic one-off T20I against India as a landmark moment to accelerate cricket growth in Japan.

India and Japan are set for a maiden yet historic face-off in a one-off T20I on Tuesday at the Sano International Stadium, with the Japanese captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming calling this a monumental feat for the country’s cricket. The match also fulfils a long-cherished dream for Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji, who led the effort to arrange the landmark encounter. “The CEO has had this dream for a long time,” Japan captain Kendel said on the eve of the match against a full-strength Indian team. “When news first came up that we were hosting the Asian Games, Naoki had been talking about the concept of having India here for a game. So, for it to turn into reality is extremely special for a lot of people involved, and as a men's team, we can't wait.” Also read| Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold Reflecting on the JCA’s efforts to convince the BCCI for a one-off T20I against India ahead of their 2026 Asian Games campaign took some doing, on which Kendel said, “It's taken a massive effort from a lot of people involved to make it happen. Credit, of course, goes to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for accepting Japan’s proposal. Also, to our leadership team here at the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), and in particular, the CEO.” Since India usually plays only against top Test-nation teams, Japan knows just how big this opportunity is for their players. Facing the three-time T20 World Cup champions will not only ignite excitement among local fans in Japan, but also inspire the country's next generation of young cricketers. “It's got the potential to accelerate the growth of cricket across the country,” remarks Kendel. “There's going to be more people here than ever before for a cricket match. And clearly the best quality players that we've ever had here as well.” On Facing Bumrah, Abhishek India is coming off a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan, where opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a fifty and a hundred (108) — he scored off just 30 balls in the final match. Bumrah, who also returned to action, would have all eyes on him, with Japan’s men’s cricket team all but keen on rubbing shoulders with T20I greats. “It still does sound quite surreal to be hearing about them playing here in Japan. But the Japanese are not overawed by the might of the opposition. I can't guarantee any outcome, but what I can guarantee is that we will try our best. We'll compete, and hopefully, we'll give it our best shot,” Kendel said of Japan’s face-off against India in a chat with Cricbuzz.

Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hails historic one-off T20I against India as a landmark moment to accelerate cricket growth in Japan.

'India T20I can accelerate Japan’s cricket growth,' says captain Kendel ahead of historic face-off

India and Japan are working to finalise broadcasters for their historic one-off T20I on September 22 at Sano International Stadium in Tochigi Prefecture, coinciding with women’s cricket at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. While the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is in talks with ITW Universe to secure broadcasting rights for the marquee match against the Men in Blue, FanCode, the Indian digital sports platform that has collaborated extensively with the JCA on pathway competitions, will livestream this match in India. &nbsp;Finding broadcasters for this one-off match between unevenly matched T20I teams will pose logistical and operational challenges for the organisers. Considering all factors, telecasting the game live on YouTube with minimal production was also an option. Though that could still happen for the global audience, the JCA and the BCCI are believed to be locking in linear broadcasting partners for this historic one-off T20I.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-ioa-bcci-cricket-logistics-1788598143640">Asian Games 2026: IOA tells BCCI 'no special treatment' for cricket, asks board to handle own logistics</a> &nbsp;ITW Universe, which leads the race to become JCA’s broadcasting partners for this historic face-off, is also reportedly in talks with Star, Sony and Zee for the linear rights in India.<h2>Early Challenges</h2>The first hurdle for ITW and JCA is that the women’s gold-medal match is scheduled on the same day at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin City, Aichi. With the Indian women’s cricket team among the favourites to reach the final, there is a serious possibility that the men’s and the women’s matches could clash.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sony Network, however, is the media rights holder for the Asian Games 2026. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the organisers also explored staging an India-Japan T20I match the next day on September 23 to avoid the clash; however, the Asian Games schedule for the Japan men’s cricket team proved to be a roadblock. Japan is due to travel to Aichi the next day, on September 24, for their first group game against Afghanistan, with the two cities being 400 km apart. &nbsp;The travelling Indian Team will reach the venue city on September 20 and is scheduled to train the next day. The travelling squad would likely stay in Sano for a few days before moving to Aichi for their scheduled Asian Games matches. India will begin its tournament with a quarterfinal clash on September 28. &nbsp;For this historic fixture, the JCA also confirmed that the Sano International Cricket Ground, which has a seating capacity of 500, will be transformed for the India match. The organisers are expected to turn it into a 2,000-chair facility.<h3>Where and when will India vs Japan T20I take place?</h3>The one-off historic T20I between India and Japan will take place on September 22 at Sano International Stadium in Tochigi Prefecture.<h3>What time will India vs Japan T20I start?</h3>The first-ever senior men’s T20I match between India and Japan will start at 09:30 AM IST (1 PM local time).<h3>Where can we watch live coverage of India vs Japan T20I?</h3>FanCode will live-stream this match between India and Japan, while linear broadcasters are yet to be finalised.&nbsp;

India and Japan are finalizing broadcast partners for their historic one-off T20I on September 22 in Sano. Get live streaming, TV channel, and match detail updates here.

India and Japan are working to finalise broadcasters for their historic one-off T20I on September 22 at Sano International Stadium in Tochigi Prefecture, coinciding with women’s cricket at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. While the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is in talks with ITW Universe to secure broadcasting rights for the marquee match against the Men in Blue, FanCode, the Indian digital sports platform that has collaborated extensively with the JCA on pathway competitions, will livestream this match in India. Finding broadcasters for this one-off match between unevenly matched T20I teams will pose logistical and operational challenges for the organisers. Considering all factors, telecasting the game live on YouTube with minimal production was also an option. Though that could still happen for the global audience, the JCA and the BCCI are believed to be locking in linear broadcasting partners for this historic one-off T20I. Also read| Asian Games 2026: IOA tells BCCI 'no special treatment' for cricket, asks board to handle own logistics ITW Universe, which leads the race to become JCA’s broadcasting partners for this historic face-off, is also reportedly in talks with Star, Sony and Zee for the linear rights in India. Early Challenges The first hurdle for ITW and JCA is that the women’s gold-medal match is scheduled on the same day at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin City, Aichi. With the Indian women’s cricket team among the favourites to reach the final, there is a serious possibility that the men’s and the women’s matches could clash. Sony Network, however, is the media rights holder for the Asian Games 2026. Meanwhile, the organisers also explored staging an India-Japan T20I match the next day on September 23 to avoid the clash; however, the Asian Games schedule for the Japan men’s cricket team proved to be a roadblock. Japan is due to travel to Aichi the next day, on September 24, for their first group game against Afghanistan, with the two cities being 400 km apart. The travelling Indian Team will reach the venue city on September 20 and is scheduled to train the next day. The travelling squad would likely stay in Sano for a few days before moving to Aichi for their scheduled Asian Games matches. India will begin its tournament with a quarterfinal clash on September 28. For this historic fixture, the JCA also confirmed that the Sano International Cricket Ground, which has a seating capacity of 500, will be transformed for the India match. The organisers are expected to turn it into a 2,000-chair facility. Where and when will India vs Japan T20I take place? The one-off historic T20I between India and Japan will take place on September 22 at Sano International Stadium in Tochigi Prefecture. What time will India vs Japan T20I start? The first-ever senior men’s T20I match between India and Japan will start at 09:30 AM IST (1 PM local time). Where can we watch live coverage of India vs Japan T20I? FanCode will live-stream this match between India and Japan, while linear broadcasters are yet to be finalised.

India and Japan are finalizing broadcast partners for their historic one-off T20I on September 22 in Sano. Get live streaming, TV channel, and match detail updates here.

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