India vs Japan one-off T20I, Live Streaming: The only T20I match of the 'India tour of Japan 2026' between Japan (JPN) and India (IND) will be played on Tuesday, September 22, at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano. Let us take a look at the live coverage of today's match.
IND vs JPN (Japan vs India) Match Details
| Match | Japan vs India one-off T20I |
| Series | India tour of Japan 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 |
| Time | 09:30 AM (IST) - 04:00 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Sano International Cricket Ground |
India vs Japan Today Match
This match is taking place just days before the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 24 in Nishin. For India, this match will serve as a crucial opportunity to prepare for the Asian Games and familiarize themselves with the playing conditions in Japan.
Led by Shreyas Iyer, India will field a strong squad and look to test various players and combinations ahead of the major tournament.
For Japan, this is a significant opportunity to play against a top international team like India.
This solitary T20I match between India and Japan is part of the 'Sport 75' initiative. The initiative aims to foster sports cooperation and people-to-people ties between India and Japan. The idea originated during a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How to watch IND vs JPN one-off T20I for free, Live Streaming & Telecast
The two men's teams will face each other in international cricket for the first time. The lone T20I match in Sano will be played as part of the Suzuki Cup. Live details for this match are provided here!
Live Streaming (Mobile and Desktop)
- Platform: FanCode (App and Website)
- Free Access: A paid match pass or subscription on FanCode is required for live streaming; there is no official free OTT live stream available in India.
TV Telecast
- Channels: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi)
- Free Access: If you already have a subscription to Star Sports channels, it can be viewed via your standard satellite or cable subscription.
Where to watch in Japan?
- In Japan: Available free-to-air on the local broadcaster Tochigi TV.
- Live scores and ball-by-ball updates: You can view real-time text commentary and ball-by-ball score updates for free on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, or Possible11.com.
