In 2025, the Indian men’s cricket team is facing a year that holds both excitement and difficulty. The cricket team’s itinerary will take them to many different locations throughout the world along with the many international and national level competitions planned for the Indian sub-continent. This is a very hectic and busy time for the Indian men’s cricket team as they will be participating in all three types of International Cricket (Test, One Day and Twenty Twenty). There will be a number of opportunities for the Indian cricket team to showcase their skills, which will keep cricket fans entertained around the globe.
The Indian men’s cricket team will have its “Summer Test Challenge” against England beginning with the home season in fantastic form. A highly anticipated five-match Test series will take place between June and August 2025, which will provide a real test of the talent and abilities of the men in blue in the difficult English conditions. As part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle, this Test series will also play a key role in determining India’s final position in the Championship.
The tour kicks off in Leeds at Headingley for the 1st Test (June 20th–24th), followed by the 2nd Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham (July 2nd–6th). The iconic Lord’s in London will host the 3rd Test (July 10th–14th), where India will look to etch another historic victory. The penultimate match takes place at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester (July 23rd–27th), concluding with the 5th Test at Kennington Oval in London (July 31st–August 4th). The 3:30 PM IST start time for all these matches ensures prime-time viewing for Indian fans.
Continental Supremacy: Asia Cup 2025
The Asia Cup 2025, being held in the UAE, shifts attention back towards limited-overs cricket as we enter September 2019. As we look towards the major white-ball global competitions coming up, these matches will play an important role in preparing teams for the challenges that lie ahead. In India’s group stage, there will be three thrilling matches all starting at 7:30 PM IST.
India begins its campaign on September 10th against the UAE in Dubai. The fixture that stops the world, the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan, will ignite the tournament on September 14th, also in Dubai. India rounds off its group stage fixtures against Oman on September 19th in Abu Dhabi, aiming to secure a strong position for the knockout rounds.
Hosting Duties: West Indies and South Africa
As the year progresses, the Indian team returns home to defend its fortress against two formidable international sides: West Indies and South Africa.
West Indies Tour of India (October)
The first home assignment sees the West Indies arrive for a two-match Test series. The 1st Test is slated for the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (October 2nd–6th). The series then moves to the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the 2nd Test (October 10th–14th). Both matches will commence at 9:30 AM IST.
South Africa Tour of India (November–December)
The year concludes with an extended tour by South Africa, comprising two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The red-ball battles take place in New Delhi (November 14th–18th) and Guwahati (November 22nd–26th). The white-ball leg travels across the country, featuring ODIs in Ranchi, Jaipur, and Vizag (1:30 PM IST start), followed by T20Is in Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow, and concluding in Ahmedabad on December 17th (7:00 PM IST start). This extensive series will be vital for assessing T20I bench strength.
Down Under Duel: India Tour of Australia
In between the Asia Cup and the major home assignments, the Indian side travels to Australia for a limited-overs series featuring three ODIs and five T20Is, primarily taking place throughout October and November. This tour pits India against one of its greatest rivals on their home turf.
The ODIs are scheduled for Perth (Oct 19th), Adelaide (Oct 23rd), and Sydney (Oct 25th). The five-match T20I series will be held across five different venues, including the Manuka Oval, Melbourne, and The Gabba, providing valuable exposure to fast, bouncy pitches. This comprehensive schedule, mixing formats and traversing continents, guarantees a truly memorable year for Indian cricket enthusiasts.
