Will India vs Japan T20I be affected by Typhoon Dujuan? Here is the weather forecast

India’s historic T20I against Japan could be affected by Typhoon Dujuan, which swept through eastern Japan with heavy rain and strong winds ahead of the Suzuki Cup in Sano on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of torrential rain, flooding and landslides as the storm moves towards the Pacific coast.

India’s preparations have already been disrupted, with the team’s scheduled training session on Monday canceled due to inclement weather and wet ground at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. The setback gave India a limited opportunity to familiarize themselves with the playing conditions ahead of the crucial match.

The match is scheduled for the 22nd. will be the first meeting between India and Japan in men’s international cricket. It is played as part of the Suzuki Cup and the celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The match will also serve as a warm-up for the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games.

RAIN THREATS loom over historic T20I

The weather forecast remains worrisome, with San expected to be cloudy and showers may occur during the day. Thunderstorms are also possible, while afternoon rain could make conditions more difficult, especially if the outfield remains wet from the previous downpour.

The wider Kanto region, which includes Tokyo and neighboring prefectures, has already experienced heavy rainfall. Since Saturday, more than 300 mm of rain has been recorded in parts of eastern Japan, including the Izu Islands and areas along the Pacific coast. The Met Office also warned that linear bands of rain could form, bringing intense rainfall and increasing the risk of flash flooding.

According to AccuWeather, there is a chance of rain around 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time, which may lead to delays or disruptions. Conditions are expected to remain cloudy, with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius and humidity around 80 degrees.

For India, the match is an important warm-up ahead of the Asian Games, where the team will defend the men’s cricket gold medal won at Hangzhou 2022. Japan, meanwhile, will get an opportunity to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Cup champions and the world’s top T20I side.

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Issued by:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published on:

21 Sep 2026 21:57 IST