India vs Japan: A Historic T20I Match Cut Short by Rain

In a historic T20I match in Sano, Japan, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first. However, heavy rain led to a reduction of the match to just five overs per side. This encounter marks a significant moment in cricket history as India faces Japan in a limited-overs format. The teams are set, with notable players from both sides ready to showcase their skills despite the weather challenges. Read on for more details about the teams and the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 22, 2026, 13:02 IST

India's Captain Shreyas Iyer Opts to Bat First

In a historic T20I match held in Sano, Japan, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first. The game was significantly affected by rain, leading to a reduction in overs to just five per side due to a wet outfield caused by heavy rainfall overnight.

Teams:

India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Arshdeep Singh.

Japan XI: Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Benjamin Ito-Davis, Wataru Miyauchi, Alexander Shirai-Patmore (wk), Charlie Hara-Hinze, Ibrahim Takahashi, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Makoto Taniyama, Shoma Sugaya-Slater.