India vs Japan T20I: date, India time, venue and squad

India vs Japan T20I: key details

• **Match:** Japan vs India, one-off T20 International
• **Date:** Tuesday, 22 September 2026
• **Venue:** Sano International Cricket Ground, Tochigi, Japan
• **Start time:** 1:00 pm JST / 9:30 am IST
• **Occasion:** Suzuki Cup, marking 75 years of India–Japan diplomatic relations

What time does India vs Japan start in India?

The scheduled start is 9:30 am Indian Standard Time. In Japan, the match begins at 1:00 pm JST. Match-day timings can change only through an official update, so check BCCI or the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) if weather or operational notices are issued.

Why is this India–Japan match significant?

This is India’s first men’s T20 International against Japan. The Suzuki Cup is part of the Sport 75 initiative connected to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

India squad and playing XI

The BCCI has announced the India group for the fixture. The final playing XI is not confirmed by a squad announcement: it is confirmed at the toss. Do not treat fan-made XIs, prediction videos or old team sheets as the official XI.

Where can I get the live result?

Use BCCI, the ICC and JCA match channels for toss, playing-XI and result updates. This page gives the confirmed fixture details; it does not guess a match result before the official scorecard is available.