India’s 2025 Cricket Schedule: A Packed Year of Thrilling Matches
India’s 2025 cricket schedule is packed with action. It has the ICC Champions Trophy, the Asia Cup, and series against England and Australia. After a wild 2024, which saw India win the ICC T20 World Cup but lose historic Test matches, fans are eager for 2025. They await the chances and challenges for the Men in Blue.
India’s Cricket Fixtures in 2025
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Finale
India will start 2025 with the New Year’s Test against Australia in Sydney on January 3. This will conclude the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
England T20I and ODI Series
After Australia, India will host England for five T20Is starting January 22. Then, they will play a three-match ODI series in early February. Their focus will shift to white-ball cricket.
ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy is a mid-year highlight. It will be held in Pakistan, but India’s matches will be in Dubai. The competition begins on February 20. India will face Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stage.
Indian Premier League and WTC Final
The IPL will run from March 14 to late May. If India qualifies for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, they will play at Lord’s on June 11.
Key Highlights of India’s 2025 Cricket Calendar
Test Cricket Focus: England Series & WTC Cycle
India’s WTC 2025-27 campaign starts with a Test series against England. It has five matches, starting June 20 in Leeds. After this, India will host Test series against the West Indies and South Africa.
Asia Cup (T20 Format)
In October, India will host the T20 Asia Cup. It will reignite regional rivalries in front of home crowds.
Australia Tour to End the Year
India will end 2025 with a high-stakes tour of Australia. It will have three ODIs in October and five T20Is in November.
Packed T20I Schedule: August to December
India’s T20I schedule will be relentless. It has 13 bilateral matches and the Asia Cup. Key fixtures include home and away matches with Bangladesh and West Indies. Then, there’s the high-profile Australian tour.
India’s Cricket Schedule for 2025
Home Series Against England , January-February 2025 :
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | January 22 | Kolkata |
| 2nd T20I | January 25 | Chennai |
| 3rd T20I | January 28 | Rajkot |
| 4th T20I | January 31 | Pune |
| 5th T20I | February 2 | Mumbai |
| 1st ODI | February 6 | Nagpur |
| 2nd ODI | February 9 | Cuttack |
| 3rd ODI | February 12 | Ahmedabad |
Champions Trophy (UAE/Pakistan) , February-March 2025 :
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| India vs Bangladesh | February 20 | Dubai |
| India vs Pakistan | February 23 | Dubai |
| India vs New Zealand | March 1 | Dubai |
June-August 2025 – vs England (5 Tests, Away – WTC 2025-27) :
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20 - June 24 | Leeds |
| 2nd Test | July 2 - July 6 | Birmingham |
| 3rd Test | July 10 - July 14 | London |
| 4th Test | July 23 - July 27 | Manchester |
| 5th Test | July 31 - August 4 | London |
August 2025 – vs Bangladesh (Away) :
| Match | Format |
|---|---|
| 3 ODIs | August |
| 3 T20Is | August |
October 2025 – vs West Indies (Home – WTC 2025-27) :
| Match | Format |
|---|---|
| 2 Tests | October |
October 2025 – Asia Cup (T20 Format – Home) :
| Event | Format |
|---|---|
| Asia Cup T20s | October |
October-November 2025 – vs Australia (Away) :
| Match | Format |
|---|---|
| 3 ODIs | October |
| 5 T20Is | November |
