Indian cricket team in Japan in 2026
International cricket tour
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The Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour Japan in September 2026 to play the Japan cricket team as part of the 'Sport 75' initiative, commemorating the 75th anniversary of India–Japan relations.[1][2] The tour consists of a one-off Twenty20 International (T20I) match.
| Indian cricket team in Japan in 2026 | |||
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| Japan | India | ||
| Dates | 22 September 2026 | ||
| Captains | Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming | Shreyas Iyer | |
| Twenty20 International series | |||
The series forms part of both teams' preparation ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.[3][4] In September 2026, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and Japan Cricket Association (JCA) confirmed the fixture as part of the Suzuki Cup.[5][6] It will be the first-ever international match between the two sides.[7][8]
Squads
 Japan[9] |
 India[10] |
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On 16 September 2026, Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out due to side strain and was replaced by Vipraj Nigam.[11]