Is India vs Japan Free Live Telecast of One-Off T20I Cricket Match Available on DD Sports?
Discover where to watch the historic India vs Japan one-off T20I 'Suzuki Cup' on September 22, 2026, at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi, Japan. This landmark fixture, part of the 'Sport 75' initiative, will be live telecast on Star Sports Network and streamed on FanCode in India.
The highly anticipated one-off T20 International between cricketing giants India and hosts Japan, dubbed the 'Suzuki Cup', will be available for live telecast on DD Sports. As confirmed by official broadcasters, fans in India looking to catch the historic clash on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, will also turn to Star Sports Network or stream the game live on the FanCode app and website. Sano Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Japan One-Off T20I.
This landmark T20I, being played at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi, Japan, is part of the 'Sport 75' initiative, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. It also serves as a crucial warm-up encounter for both teams ahead of the Men's Cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where India are defending champions and Japan are also competing.
India vs Japan - Match Details and Where to Watch
The match is scheduled to commence at 9:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on September 22, 2026, which is 1:00 PM local time in Japan. While fans can also watch the India vs Japan one-off T20I for free on DD Sports. Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi are the designated television channels for Indian viewers. Live streaming will be accessible via the FanCode platform. For local fans in Japan, the match is set to be broadcast free-to-air on Tochigi TV.
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi and (DD Sports) | FanCode App & Website |
| Japan | Tochigi TV (free-to-air) | N/A |
India vs Japan Squads and Team Form
India, the reigning T20 World Champions and currently the top-ranked T20I side, will be led by Shreyas Iyer. The squad includes a blend of experienced players and young talent, with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh bolstering the pace attack, and Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan handling wicket-keeping duties. Notably, Varun Chakravarthy was replaced by Vipraj Nigam due to a side strain.
India Squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Vipraj Nigam, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Japan, with Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming at the helm, will be keen to test their mettle against a top-tier international side. The Japan national team is ranked 41st in T20Is as of May 5, 2026.
Japan Squad: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Charlie Hara-Hinze, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Alester Kadowaki-Fleming, Kohei Kubota, Jake Kusuda-Nairn, Wataru Miyauchi (wk), Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Alex Shirai-Patmore (wk), Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Tsuyoshi Takada, Ibrahim Takahashi, Makoto Taniyama, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake. Indian Men's Cricket Team Hit by Last-Minute Jersey Delay Ahead of Asian Games 2026 Departure: Report.
This match marks the first-ever T20 International encounter between the men's teams of India and Japan, adding an extra layer of excitement to the fixture. India enters the game on the back of a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan.
The Suzuki Cup not only signifies a celebration of diplomatic ties but also offers both teams a vital opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and combinations before the competitive schedule of the Asian Games 2026 begins, with the men's cricket tournament kicking off on September 24.
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