India vs Japan T20I Match Live Streaming: When & Where to Watch Live Broadcast
India vs Japan T20I 2026 live streaming and TV telecast details. Check where to watch the historic match in India, match time and venue.
India will face Japan in a historic one-off T20 International on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The match marks the first-ever bilateral cricket encounter between the men’s teams of the two countries.
The game will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Suzuki Cup and will also mark the launch of celebrations for 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
India vs Japan T20I 2026: Match Details
- Match: India vs Japan, One-off T20I
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Tochigi, Japan
- Toss: 9:00 AM IST
- Match Start: 9:30 AM IST (1:00 PM local time)
Where to Watch India vs Japan T20I Live in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the historic India vs Japan T20I live on television and online. The match will be available on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be provided by FanCode.
Here are the broadcast details for the one-off T20I:
- Live Streaming in India: FanCode app and website
- TV Telecast in India: Star Sports Network
- Broadcast in Japan: Tochigi TV, free-to-air
India vs Japan T20I 2026: Teams and Significance
The match has been organised by the BCCI and the Japan Cricket Association under the Sport 75 initiative. It will begin celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
India, the reigning T20 World Champions, will be led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The squad includes several well-known players, such as Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.
Japan will be captained by Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, the country’s all-time leading T20I run-scorer. The hosts are ranked 41st in the ICC rankings and will take on India in this landmark contest.
