Japan Name 15-Member Squad for Historic First T20I Against India
CricAnalyser | September 8, 2026
India
ICC Rank #1
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Japan
ICC Rank #41
Match Info & Event Details:
- Match: One-off T20I (Suzuki Cup 2026)
- Date & Time: September 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM IST
- Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Tochigi, Japan
- Context: Launching celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of India-Japan Diplomatic Relations ("Sport 75").
Key Match Analysis
- Historic First Meeting: This marks the first-ever international cricket clash between India and Japan in men's senior cricket.
- Japan's Asian Games Squad: Japan Cricket Association (JCA) has fielded their full 15-member Asian Games 2026 squad led by all-time leading T20I run-scorer Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming.
- Indian Setup: India, led by Shreyas Iyer and coached by VVS Laxman, will use this fixture as vital game time ahead of the Asian Games in Nagoya.
- Core Japanese Stars: Senior T20 veterans Ibrahim Takahashi and Declan Suzuki-McComb bring experience alongside emerging spin-bowler Jake Kusuda-Nairn.
Japan Official 15-Member Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c) | Batter (Top Run-Scorer) |
| Wataru Miyauchi & Alex Shirai-Patmore | Wicket-Keepers |
| Ibrahim Takahashi & Declan Suzuki-McComb | All-Rounders (50+ T20Is) |
| Makoto Taniyama & Benjamin Ito-Davis | Spin Bowlers |
| Jake Kusuda-Nairn, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Kohei Kubota | Pace / All-Rounders |
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