Japan v India: One-off T20I in Tochigi on September 22, 2026 — how to watch
India will face Japan in a one-off Twenty20 International at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi, Japan on Tuesday, September 22, 2026; it will be the first meeting between the two men's sides in international cricket. The fixture also serves as a final preparatory outing for India ahead of the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026.
The match gives Shreyas Iyer's squad an opportunity to acclimatise to local conditions before the Asian Games 2026. India arrive having completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan in Delhi, a series that featured Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking century in the third match. The touring party includes youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who might receive a chance to feature in the one-off game.
The one-off T20I will start at 9:30 AM IST (1:00 PM local Japan time) on Tuesday, September 22, with the toss scheduled around 30 minutes before the start of play. The match is a single T20I between the two nations and will be contested at the Sano International Cricket Ground.
Viewers in India can watch the game on the Star Sports Network, with coverage also available in Hindi on Star Sports 1 Hindi. Streaming access in India will be provided via the FanCode app and website, and the match will also be broadcast on DD Sports.
In Japan the match will be shown free-to-air on Tochigi TV, and other Japanese broadcast options listed include J Sports. The fixture is also listed as available to audiences outside India and Japan via Japan Cricket Youtube.
The one-off Japan vs India T20I is confirmed for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM IST. For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
