India vs japan T20I weather forecast

Will Rain Wash Out India vs Japan T20I Match? Latest Sano Weather Forecast

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Published - Sep 21, 2026, 01:57 PM

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India and Japan are set to face each other in a historic one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday, September 22. The match, part of the Suzuki Cup, will be the first men's T20I meeting between the two countries and comes ahead of the cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.

The India vs Japan T20I weather forecast, therefore, remains an important talking point ahead of the match, particularly with the wet outfield potentially affecting playing conditions. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST.

India Vs Japan T20I: What Does The Latest Sano Weather Forecast Say?

According to the India vs Japan cricket weather update in Sano, it got worse on Monday as heavy rain associated with Typhoon Dujuan affected the region. The rain left the Sano International Cricket Ground’s outfield wet and forced India to cancel their only scheduled practice session before the historic fixture.

A report from Cricket Addictor, quoting RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan, said:

“Due to a wet outfield at the Sano Cricket Ground in Tokyo, the Indian team was unable to practice. It was the only practice session they have. Hoping that things will be good for tomorrow.”

The latest IND vs JPN rain forecast offers a relatively better picture for Tuesday, with conditions expected to be more favourable around the morning. However, showers and thunderstorms remain possible later in the day. The wet outfield could also remain a concern even if the rain eases.

Who Will Open For Team India?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was part of the squad for the recent Afghanistan T20I series but did not feature in any of the three matches. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened throughout that series, with Samson scoring two fifties and Abhishek producing a 30-ball century in the final game.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir had previously said Samson and Abhishek, two of the best T20 batsmen, remained India's preferred opening combination, which means Sooryavanshi would have to wait for his opportunity.

However, with the JPN vs IND T20I serving as preparation for the Asian Games, India could consider giving the teenage batter some crucial time in the middle. The final call will depend on the team management and conditions in Sano.