Team India closed 2024 on a bittersweet note. Their Boxing Day Test defeat at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) marked their first loss there since 2011. The year, however, wasn't without its triumphs. India clinched the T20 World Cup after a 17-year wait, ending their ICC trophy drought. On the flip side, they suffered a historic 3-0 home Test series defeat, breaking a 12-year unbeaten streak in the format. What awaits in 2025? Will it be jubilation or heartbreak for the fans? Let’s delve into India’s action-packed cricket schedule for the year ahead.
Kicking Off 2025 with a Bang
India begins the year with the New Year’s Test against Australia at Sydney on January 3. Following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Test regulars take a breather, while the T20 squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, takes on England at home in a five-match T20I series. This is followed by three ODIs against the same opposition, all serving as a prelude to the ICC Champions Trophy.
The ICC Champions Trophy
India sets its sights on their second ICC title in the Champions Trophy, played under a hybrid model. Matches will take place in Dubai, with Pakistan as the official hosts. Meanwhile, the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns from March 14, keeping players occupied until late May.
Potential WTC Final and England Tour
June could feature a historic milestone if India qualifies for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, scheduled at Lord’s on June 11. Immediately after, India embarks on a much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, commencing June 20.
Asia Cup and Bilateral Matches
The latter half of the year sees India hosting the T20-format Asia Cup in October. Between August and December, India is slated for 13 bilateral T20Is and several ODI and Test series.
Test Match Focus
The new WTC cycle begins with the England series, followed by two-Test home series against West Indies and South Africa. After concluding their extensive Australia tour, India will revisit Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November.
India's Full Cricket Schedule for 2025
January-February 2025: England Tour (Home)
- T20Is:
- January 22: Chennai
- January 25: Kolkata
- January 28: Rajkot
- January 31: Pune
- February 2: Mumbai
- ODIs:
- February 6: Nagpur
- February 9: Cuttack
- February 12: Ahmedabad
February-March 2025: ICC Champions Trophy (Dubai)
- February 20: India vs Bangladesh
- February 23: India vs Pakistan
- March 1: India vs New Zealand
June-August 2025: England Tour (Away)
- Test Matches:
- June 20-24: Leeds
- July 2-6: Birmingham
- July 10-14: London
- July 23-27: Manchester
- July 31-August 4: London
August 2025: Bangladesh Tour (Away)
- 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
October 2025: West Indies Test Series (Home)
- 2 Tests
October 2025: Asia Cup T20s (Home)
October-November 2025: Australia Tour (Away)
- 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
India's cricket schedule promises a whirlwind of matches, offering fans a mix of high-stakes tournaments and thrilling bilateral rivalries. Whether it’s Tests, ODIs, or T20Is, 2025 is set to be a cricketing spectacle!
