New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The Sano International Cricket Ground in Santo on Tuesday will witness history as world no.2 India are set to take on Japan in a first-ever men's T20I between the two nations in the Suzuki Cup. The one-off bilateral T20I is played just a couple a days before the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket competition which gets underway on September 24 in Nisshin.

The occasion will see the reigning T20 World Cup winners take centre stage in Japan as they build up to a blockbuster home season. The contest will be a massive opportunity for Japan and its players as they share the field with one of the top T20 sides in the world.

For the Men in Blue, its an opportunity to create a awareness about the game in this part of the world...