India are set to face Japan for the one-off T20I on Tuesday (IANS Image)
India are set to take on Japan in a historic T20I on Tuesday, with the one-off Suzuki Cup offering both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games.
The fixture is also part of celebrations marking 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations under the “Sport 75” initiative. The match marks the first-ever meeting between the men’s teams of India and Japan in a T20 International. Japan will get the chance to test themselves against three-time T20I World Champions While India will look to build momentum ahead of the knockout stage. Match: India vs Japan, Suzuki Cup Cricket fans in India can catch the historic India vs Japan T20I live on the FanCode app and website, with television coverage available on the Star Sports Network. In Japan, the match is set to be broadcast free-to-air on Tochigi TV, giving local viewers an opportunity to watch the landmark fixture.