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India to play Japan in historic first T20 International cricket match
The Indian men's cricket team will play Japan in their first-ever T20 International match on September 22 in Sano, Japan. The fixture is part of celebrations marking 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations. The match will be played at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. The winner will lift the Suzuki Cup. India, described as World T20 champions in one report, will face Japan as part of preparations for the 2026 Asian Games.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 6 R 6
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (6): Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times, Outlook India, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (6 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Firstpost, Republic World, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (1): Reuters