India, Sept. 21 -- India and Japan will create history when they lock horns for the first time in men's T20I cricket at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Japan on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. India have a much longer history in the format, but Japan have established an impressive record since making their T20I bow in 2022. Here's IND vs JPN records, stats, squads, match details and live streaming information ahead of the historic clash.

First ever encounter

India will face Japan in a one-off T20I as part of the Suzuki Cup, which is also celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. The match will be the first-ever senior men's T20I meeting between the two nations.

Shreyas Iyer will captain India, while Ke...