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India Face Japan in One-Off T20I at Sano
India and Japan are playing one T20 cricket match.
The game will happen in Sano, Japan, on Tuesday.
Shreyas Iyer is leading India, and Kendel Fleming is leading Japan.
India has brought a strong team for the match.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma recently scored well against Afghanistan.
Jasprit Bumrah is returning after recovering from an injury.
India will also use the match to prepare for the Asian Games.
Ravi Bishnoi will get a chance to show that he can be an important bowler for India.
India will play Japan in a one-off T20I at Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Shreyas Iyer will lead India, while Kendel Fleming leads Japan.
India has selected a full-strength squad ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma enter the match after strong performances against Afghanistan.
Jasprit Bumrah has returned from injury, while Ravi Bishnoi has an opportunity to strengthen India’s bowling options.
- Who
- India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will play Japan, led by Kendel Fleming.
- What
- A one-off T20I cricket match.
- Where
- Sano International Cricket Ground in Sano, Kanto, Japan.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- India wants to win and use the match to adapt to Japanese conditions ahead of the Asian Games.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Japan, one-off T20I
- Venue
- Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto
- India captain
- Shreyas Iyer
- Japan captain
- Kendel Fleming
- India batting form
- Sanju Samson has scored back-to-back half-centuries, while Abhishek Sharma has made two strong knocks against Afghanistan.
- India bowling update
- Jasprit Bumrah returns after an injury layoff; Ravi Bishnoi is competing for a key backup role.
- Upcoming event
- The Asian Games
Sources
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