India and Japan are set to face off against each other for the first time in international cricket in a historic men’s T20I.
The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed in a statement that the two men’s teams will square off in a T20I on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture.
Both sides are due to feature in the men’s cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026.
Whereas Japan will feature in the group stages, India are due to appear straight in the quater-final round.
Having clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title earlier this year, India will see the contest as an essential warm-up ahead of the Asian Games, where they won gold medal in men’s cricket competition four years ago, while Japan will look to gain invaluable experience from the clash against some of the world’s best players.
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