Japan T20I record ahead of India clash: Wins, highest run-scorer, leading wicket-taker & more

The Japan National Cricket Team will play a friendly match against the India National Cricket Team ahead of the Asian Games 2026. This match is organised for two reasons one is to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 11:18 AM
Japan T20I record ahead of India clash: Wins, highest run-scorer, leading wicket-taker & more
Key Things to Know
  • Japan will play India in a friendly T20I match named the Suzuki Cup at Sano International Cricket Stadium.
  • The match celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations and serves as an Asian Games warm-up.
  • Japan has won 41 of their 62 T20I matches played between 2022 and 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Japan National Cricket Team is scheduled to play a friendly T20I match against India at the Sano International Cricket Stadium in Japan. Named the 'Suzuki Cup', the fixture serves as a celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations and acts as a warm-up for the 2026 Asian Games.

Japan has played 62 T20I matches between 2022 and 2026, securing 41 wins and suffering 19 losses, resulting in a 67.21% win percentage. The match is part of the 'Sport 75' initiative agreed upon by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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