Team India’s 2025 Cricket Calendar: A Year of Action and Excitement
As 2024 draws to a close, Indian cricket fans have much to reflect on with pride. From winning the ICC T20 World Cup after a 17-year wait to dominating several bilateral series, the year was filled with remarkable performances. However, the year ended on a somber note with a loss in the Melbourne Test. As Team India heads into 2025, there is plenty to look forward to, with a jam-packed schedule across formats.
Key Fixtures for Team India in 2025:
January-February 2025: England Tour of India
The year kicks off with a major series against England, starting with a five-match T20 series:
- 1st T20: January 22 (Chennai)
- 2nd T20: January 25 (Kolkata)
- 3rd T20: January 28 (Rajkot)
- 4th T20: January 31 (Pune)
- 5th T20: February 2 (Mumbai)
Following the T20 series, the ODI series will commence:
- 1st ODI: February 6 (Nagpur)
- 2nd ODI: February 9 (Cuttack)
- 3rd ODI: February 12 (Ahmedabad)
February-March 2025: ICC Champions Trophy
The much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Dubai/Pakistan. India’s fixtures will include:
- India vs Bangladesh: February 20 (Dubai)
- India vs Pakistan: February 23 (Dubai)
- India vs New Zealand: March 1 (Dubai)
June-August 2025: India’s Tour of England (5 Tests)
One of the marquee events of the year will be India’s tour of England for a five-match Test series. The schedule is as follows:
- 1st Test: June 20-24 (Leeds)
- 2nd Test: July 2-6 (Birmingham)
- 3rd Test: July 10-14 (London)
- 4th Test: July 23-27 (Manchester)
- 5th Test: July 31-August 4 (London)
August 2025: India’s Tour of Bangladesh
India will face Bangladesh in a limited-overs series consisting of:
- 3 ODIs
- 3 T20s
October 2025: West Indies Tour of India
The West Indies will visit India for two Test matches in October 2025.
October 2025: Asia Cup (T20 Format)
India will host the T20 format of the Asia Cup in October, an event that promises to be a highlight for fans across the country.
October-November 2025: India’s Tour of Australia
India will take on Australia in a limited-overs series comprising:
- 3 ODIs
- 5 T20s
Other Key Fixtures in 2025:
In addition to these series, India’s participation in the IPL (March-May) and potential involvement in the World Test Championship Final (June) will add excitement to the year. The IPL will run from March 14 to late May, followed by the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on June 11, if India qualifies.
With a packed year ahead, 2025 promises to be another exciting chapter for Indian cricket, featuring a blend of high-stakes bilateral series, global tournaments, and historic matchups. Fans are eagerly awaiting Team India’s performances across all formats.
