Japan cricket team vs India - (Source: X)On Tuesday, September 22, Japan nearly produced one of the greatest upsets in world cricket and fell just 2 runs short of beating India. Contrary to the belief that it would be a one-sided affair, the Japanese side punched above their weight. Talking about the match, India could only put 32/4 on the board after 5 overs. In reply, the hosts put 30 runs on the board and fell short of 2 runs, including a controversy that happened in the last over.Several Japanese players were impressive and rose to prominence with just one match. The recently concluded fixture also served as a trial ground for Japanese cricketers. Therefore, this article will shed light on 3 Japanese players who can get an IPL contract for the 2027 season.1. Charlie HinzeCriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table37SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table45SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableEconomySelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4.96SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table15.9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Charlie-Hinze T20I stats)The 17-year-old boasts an impressive T20 record and has proved his mettle against India. The left-arm spinner comes from a family full of cricketers, as his brothers G Hara-Hinze and M Hara-Hinze have played for the Japan Under-19 side.Charlie bowled two overs against India, including the first over of the match. The left-arm spinner got Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck and then sent Shreyas Iyer packing in his 2nd over as well. He registered the figures of 2/17 in his 2 overs.Charlie has been the most successful of them all and made his debut for the senior side in 2024. Shedding light on his stats, the youngster has played 39 T20Is, picking up 49 wickets. He is Japan’s third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is.Teams Who Can Buy Charlie Hinze- Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers HyderabadPunjab Kings lack a quality left-arm spinner besides Harpreet Brar. Therefore, Hinze can be a great addition to their side. Further, the left-arm spinner also impressed Shreyas Iyer today, who leads the Kings. Further, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad can benefit a lot by bringing in a left-arm seamer. At present, RR and SRH don’t have a left-arm orthodox spinner. 2) Kendel Kadowaki-FlemingCriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table56SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1883SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table139.41SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table50s/100sSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table12/2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Kadowaki-Fleming T20I stats)Japan captain Kadowaki-Fleming was the one who kept the run chase alive. The hosts were reduced to 7/2 in 1.4 overs. From there, Fleming played a key innings, amassing 12 (12), which featured a four.For those unversed, Japan’s leading run-getter in the T20I format, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, has been their best player in this format and has racked up plenty of runs to trouble the bowlers. He has scored 1891 runs in 56 innings. He averages 37.01. Teams Who Can Target Fleming-Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight RidersSince Kendel Fleming is an opener, teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians. For MI, Rohit Sharma is turning 40 next year, and the five-time winners will be without a quality opening batter. Hence, bringing in Fleming can solve their opening woes.Also Read: Who Is Charlie Hinze, Japan’s 17-Year-Old Sensation Who Got Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer Out?For Delhi Capitals, they too opted for several opening pairs in IPL 2026. Pathum Nissanka had a mixed season, which is why Fleming is a great option for them as well. Similarly, for KKR, they too require an opener following Ajinkya Rahane's retirement.3) Ibrahim TakahashiIbrahim Takahashi is a great all-rounder for Japan. The 27-year-old had a great outing against India, scoring 4 (3) and picking Sanju Samson’s wicket. Talking about his stats, Takahashi has 693 runs in 51 innings, averaging 16.11 with the bat. With the ball, Takahashi has 49 wickets in 55 matches. Teams Who Can Target Ibrahim Takahashi-Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super GiantsTeams with a weaker middle order will look to buy Ibrahim Takahashi for IPL 2027. The 27-year-old will most likely draw interest from Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Lucknow Super Giants.The above mentioned three teams had issue with their middle-order in IPL 2026. For GT, their middle-order got exposed in IPL final against RCB.Also Read: Who Was India’s Captain In 1st, 50th, 100th, 150th, And 200th T20I Wins?
