The India National Cricket Team is all set to welcome a new name to their list of T20I opponents. Japan will become the 20th different team in history to face India in men’s T20I cricket when the two sides meet in a historic one-off match on Tuesday, September 22, at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Japan.
The match will be a special occasion for Japanese cricket as India and Japan have never faced each other in senior men’s international cricket before. India has a long history of playing against teams from all over the world and now Japan will be the latest addition to that list. Earlier, Aakash Chopra warns India about 5 Japan stars ahead of historic T20I.
Japan set to become India’s 20th T20I opponent in historic clash
| # | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan |
| 2 | Australia |
| 3 | Bangladesh |
| 4 | England |
| 5 | Ireland |
| 6 | Namibia |
| 7 | Nepal |
| 8 | Netherlands |
| 9 | New Zealand |
| 10 | Oman |
| 11 | Pakistan |
| 12 | Scotland |
| 13 | South Africa |
| 14 | Sri Lanka |
| 15 | UAE |
| 16 | USA |
| 17 | West Indies |
| 18 | Zimbabwe |
| 19 | Hong Kong |
| 20 | Japan |
The India National Cricket Team has played T20Is against 19 different opponents over the years. Their record has been particularly strong against several teams, with the Men in Blue enjoying a winning record against most of their opponents, including Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe are the 19 teams India has faced so far.
Japan will now become the 20th team. India’s overall record shows how much the team has grown in the T20I format since playing their first international match in the shortest format of the game.
Afghanistan yet to beat India
The Afghanistan National Cricket Team has played 12 T20Is against India between 2010 and 2026. The India National Cricket Team has won 10 of those matches and has not suffered a defeat against them.
One match between the two teams ended in a tie. India went on to win that tied game through the tie-break result. So, India has a completely unbeaten record against Afghanistan in the T20I format.
India vs Australia T20I rivalry
Australia has been among India’s most regular T20I opponents. The intense rivalry between India and Australia has produced several memorable T20I matches over the years.
The two teams have played 37 matches between 2007 and 2025. India has won 22 of these games, while Australia has won 12. This gives India a winning percentage of 64.70 in the fixture.
India’s dominance against Bangladesh
India has enjoyed an outstanding record against Bangladesh in T20I cricket. The two teams have met 18 times between 2009 and 2025, with India winning 17 matches.
Bangladesh has managed just one victory against India in these 18 games. India’s win percentage stands at 94.44, making Bangladesh one of the opponents against whom the Men in Blue have enjoyed their biggest advantage.
India and England’s closely fought T20I record
England has challenged India the most in the T20I format. India and England have played 35 T20Is between 2007 and 2026. The Men in Blue have won 18 matches, while England have won 16. Amid this,’Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s craze is on another level altogether’: Japan cricketer Abhishek Anand.
The numbers show just how closely matched the two sides have been in the shortest format. India has a narrow advantage, but England has also delivered strong performances many times.
India’s perfect records against associate teams
India has also faced several associate teams and has maintained perfect records against them in the matches listed. The Men in Blue played Hong Kong once in 2022 and won the match.
They have also played Namibia twice between 2021 and 2026 and won both games. Nepal has faced India once, in 2023, but ended up losing the game. The Netherlands have played two T20Is against India between 2022 and 2026, with the Men in Blue winning both.
India has also won their only T20I against Oman, which took place in 2025. They also played one game and won that also against the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America. India has played two T20Is against the UAE between 2016 and 2025 and won both.
Speaking about the USA, the Men in Blue have played two matches between 2024 and 2026 and won both. India has faced Scotland twice, in 2007 and 2021, and won both.
Ireland has beaten India twice
Ireland are another team that have faced India several times in T20I cricket. India has played 10 matches against Ireland between 2009 and 2026. The Men in Blue have won eight of those games, while Ireland has won two. India’s winning percentage stands at 80.
India vs New Zealand rivalry
New Zealand has also been one of India’s big T20I rivals. The two teams have played 31 matches between 2007 and 2026. They have won 17, while New Zealand has won 11. One match ended in a tie, and India won that tied game through the super over.
India’s overall winning percentage stands at 59.67 against the Black Caps in the T20I format.
India vs Pakistan T20I record
Pakistan is another major name on India’s list of T20I opponents. India and Pakistan have played 17 T20Is between 2007 and 2026. India has won 13 matches, while Pakistan has won three.
One match ended in a tie, which India won through the super over result. India’s winning percentage stands at 79.41 against the Men in Blue in the T20I format.
India hold strong T20I records against South Africa and West Indies
South Africa has played 36 T20Is against India between 2006 and 2026. India has won 21 matches, while South Africa has won 14. This gives India a 60 percent winning record in the fixture.
India has played 31 T20Is against the West Indies between 2009 and 2026. The Men in Blue have won 20 matches and lost 10, giving them a winning percentage of 66.66 against the West Indies.
India hold strong T20I advantage over Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe
India has played 33 T20Is against Sri Lanka between 2009 and 2025. The Men in Blue have won 21 matches, while Sri Lanka has won nine. Two matches ended in ties, and India won both through the super over. India’s overall percentage stands at 68.75 against Sri Lanka.
They have also faced Zimbabwe 17 times between 2010 and 2026. The Men in Blue have won 14 matches and lost only three. Their winning percentage against Zimbabwe is 82.35.
Japan set to become India’s 20th rival
With Japan becoming India’s 20th T20I opponent, the upcoming match will add another interesting chapter to the Men in Blue’s journey in the shorter format of the game. Japan will get the opportunity to face India for the first time in senior men’s international cricket.
The result will also create the first-ever entry in the India-Japan senior men’s T20I record, making the September 22 clash a historic occasion for both teams.
Source: cricketaddictor.com
