For the Indian national cricket team, 2025 is looking to be one of the most exciting and difficult years yet. From grueling overseas tours to high-voltage home series, Indian fans have a thrilling lineup of fixtures to look forward to across formats. Let's look at the upcoming India cricket match schedule 2025, which includes important home series against South Africa and the West Indies as well as travels to Bangladesh, Australia, and England.
India begins its international campaign in England with a hard red-ball challenge. The tour begins with a Tour Match in Beckenham (June 13–16) where India A will warm up ahead of the main Test series.
The five-match Test series begins on June 20 in Leeds, followed by fixtures in Birmingham (July 2–6), the iconic Lord's (July 10–14), Manchester (July 23–27), and the concluding Test at The Oval (July 31–August 4). This extended Test battle promises to be a major test of India's depth in the longest format.
Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Time (IST) |
Jun 13–16 | Tour Match | Beckenham | India A vs India | 6:00 PM |
Jun 20–24 | 1st Test | Leeds | England vs India | 6:00 PM |
Jul 2–6 | 2nd Test | Birmingham | England vs India | 6:00 PM |
Jul 10–14 | 3rd Test | Lord's | England vs India | 6:00 PM |
Jul 23–27 | 4th Test | Manchester | England vs India | 6:00 PM |
Jul 31–Aug 4 | 5th Test | The Oval | England vs India | 6:00 PM |
Soon after England, the Indian team heads to Bangladesh for a white-ball series beginning August 17. The tour includes:
3 ODIs: Mirpur (Aug 17 & 20) and Chattogram (Aug 23)
3 T20Is: Chattogram (Aug 26), Mirpur (Aug 29 & 31)
These fixtures will offer India an opportunity to test young talent in subcontinental conditions ahead of the next T20 World Cup cycle.
Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Time (IST) |
Aug 17, 2025 | 1st ODI | Mirpur | Bangladesh vs India | 11:00 AM |
Aug 20, 2025 | 2nd ODI | Mirpur | Bangladesh vs India | 11:00 AM |
Aug 23, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Chattogram | Bangladesh vs India | 11:00 AM |
Aug 26, 2025 | 1st T20I | Chattogram | Bangladesh vs India | 11:00 AM |
Aug 29, 2025 | 2nd T20I | Mirpur | Bangladesh vs India | 11:00 AM |
Aug 31, 2025 | 3rd T20I | Mirpur | Bangladesh vs India | 11:00 AM |
India will host the West Indies for a two-match Test series when they come home in October. The games will be held in Ahmedabad (Oct 2–6) and Delhi (Oct 10–14). With the WTC points at stake, this series could be crucial in shaping India’s campaign in the championship.
India's Tour of Australia (October – November 2025):
In a back-to-back away series, India then travels Down Under for another marquee contest. The tour kicks off with:
3 ODIs: Perth (Oct 19), Adelaide (Oct 23), and Sydney (Oct 25)
5 T20Is: Canberra (Oct 29), Melbourne (Oct 31), Hobart (Nov 2), Gold Coast (Nov 6), and Brisbane (Nov 8)
India vs Australia has become one of modern cricket's most intense rivalries, and this white-ball series will be no different.
Series | Format | Matches | Dates | Venues |
West Indies Tour of India | Test | 2 | Oct 2–6, Oct 10–14 | Ahmedabad, Delhi |
India Tour of Australia | ODI | 3 | Oct 19, 23, 25 | Perth, Adelaide, Sydney |
T20I | 5 | Oct 29 – Nov 8 | Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, Brisbane | |
South Africa Tour of India | Test | 2 | Nov 14–18, Nov 22–26 | Eden Gardens, Guwahati |
ODI | 3 | Nov 30, Dec 3, 6 | Ranchi, Raipur, Visakhapatnam | |
T20I | 5 | Dec 9 – Dec 19 | Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Ahmedabad |
A lengthy home series against South Africa marked the end of India's schedule. This schedule include all three forms:
2 Tests: Eden Gardens (Nov 14–18) and Guwahati (Nov 22–26)
3 ODIs: Ranchi (Nov 30), Raipur (Dec 3), and Visakhapatnam (Dec 6)
5 T20Is: Cuttack (Dec 9), New Chandigarh (Dec 11), Dharamsala (Dec 14), Lucknow (Dec 17), and Ahmedabad (Dec 19)
This series will serve as an ideal preparation ground for younger players and a platform to consolidate India's squad depth.
India's ability to adapt to a variety of conditions and formats will be placed to the test in 2025, from English pitches to Australian bounce and the spin-friendly subcontinent. With nearly 30 international matches from June to December, it's a year of both opportunity and pressure for the Men in Blue. Fans can expect nothing short of riveting cricket throughout the second half of the year.