Japan vs India T20I 2026: Suzuki Cup fixture details

• Match: Japan vs India, one-off men’s T20 International (Suzuki Cup).
• Date: 22 September 2026.
• Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
• The fixture launches celebrations for 75 years of India–Japan diplomatic relations.

What the fixture is

Japan and India are scheduled to meet in a one-off men’s T20 International known as the Suzuki Cup. The Japan Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the match as part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

When and where

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 22 September 2026, at Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. The Japan Cricket Association listed a 1:00 PM local start time in its match information.

Why it matters

The fixture is a rare senior international meeting between the two men’s teams and is intended to support cricket’s growth and sporting exchange between India and Japan.

Check for updates

For any change to the schedule, entry arrangements or match status, check the latest BCCI and Japan Cricket Association announcements.