India, however, survived the banana peel of a five-over shootout on what was a possible reincarnation of the mythical sticky dog. In the process, they created the record for the smallest total successfully defended in a five-over T20, winning a thriller by two runs despite scoring only 32.

T20 World Cup champions India will take on Japan in a first-ever T20I match at Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22.

India survived a two-run thriller against Japan in a five-over T20 International at Sano on September 22, 2026, in the first-ever meeting between the two nations.

Cricket occupies a small space in Japan's consciousness, but that space, ahead of India's historic T20I visit to the country, is growing steadily

Overnight rain in Tokyo and nearby areas led to delay of more than two hours in the one-off T20I match between India and Japan at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Abroad, India’s RSS Speaks of ‘Love.’ At Home, Its Affiliates Attack Christians. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio talk during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, India, March 20, 2023. Credit: Prime ...

India vs Japan T20: India and Japan are set to create a slice of cricket history in Sano on Tuesday as they meet for the first time in an official international match. The one-off T20I, part of the celebrations marking 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic ties,