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India vs Japan, Live Score: Good opportunity for Sooryavanshi

For the Shreyas Iyer-led India, the match against Japan would be good preparation ahead of their Asian Games campaign, which begins on September 28 in the quarterfinal stage against a yet-to-be-decided rival. The focus will once again be on 15-year-old batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is also the youngest athlete in India's 501-strong Games contingent.

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India vs Japan, Live Score: Here's what Shreyas said

"It is beautiful. I mean, the time we landed, we saw the people very cordial, generous, and helpful in nature, which we see at back at home as well. The hospitality is brilliant, and yeah, I mean, it is too early to talk about it, but I'm sure that I've heard special things from people about Japan as a country and Tokyo as a city as well, so looking forward to exploring more," he said.

"It is going to be a thrilling and exciting match for us. This is the first time we would be playing Japan, and do not know much about the conditions, the wicket, but looking forward to have a great match," he added. 

Sep 22, 2026 08:34 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Shreyas excited for the game

Indian T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed excitement for the historic one-off T20I against Japan and also spoke of his initial experience in the country so far, which saw him experience people's "cordial, helpful and generous nature".  

Sep 22, 2026 08:27 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Interesting battle ahead

India are the reigning T20 World Cup champions while Japan are ranked 41st, making it a no contest on paper. But beyond the statistics, the game presents an opportunity of a lifetime for Japanese cricketers to rub shoulders with the best in the business. 

Sep 22, 2026 08:12 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Big moment for Japan

Japan will get their much-awaited moment under the sun when they host cricketing giants India for a historic one-off T20I on Tuesday with the hope that the game's impact extends well beyond the field of play in a country that loves baseball. The match was announced recently and is being accommodated ahead of India's Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, launching celebrations of the 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations.

Sep 22, 2026 08:01 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Weather forecast

According to AccuWeather, rain could arrive around 4 PM and 5 PM local time, which may cause delays or temporary interruptions in the historic India vs Japan match. The weather is expected to stay cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 27 degrees Celsius and humidity levels remaining in the high 80s. 

Sep 22, 2026 07:59 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Match under rain threat?

Weather concerns have also emerged over India's historic one-off T20I against Japan, which is scheduled for Tuesday. According to Japan Times, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged residents in Izu Islands and Kanto, as well as Pacific coastal areas of Tokai and Tohoku, to remain on high alert for landslides, violent winds and possible flooding. Incidentally, the Sano International Cricket Ground, where the one-off T20I between India and Japan will be held, is located in the Tochigi Prefecture in Kanto, raising doubts over whether the game will go ahead.

Sep 22, 2026 08:01 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Typhoon Dujuan threat in Japan

Torrential rainfall has hit Japan amidst the ongoing Asian Games 2026, with Typhoon Dujuan set to hit the country's pacific coast. More than 300 flights have been reportedly cancelled and 1.6 million people have been asked to evacuate, with the powerful typhoon fast approaching. 

Sep 22, 2026 07:46 (IST)

India vs Japan, Live Score: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the One-Off T20I match between India and Japan, straight from the Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto. Stay tuned for all the live updates.