With important series and competitions planned all year long, the Indian men’s cricket squad is ready for an exciting and action-packed 2025. From winning the T20 World Cup to losing the Test series to Australia, 2024 has its share of highs and lows. With a busy program that promises to have spectators on the edge of their seats, India is trying to make amends.
In 2024, India’s cricket journey was characterized by conflicting feelings. The “Men in Blue” had a successful start to the season by winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, but they also suffered setbacks, including losing the Test series at home to New Zealand and the ODI against Sri Lanka. It placed Pakistan in danger of missing out on the World Test Championship (WTC) final after they suffered a devastating defeat of 184 runs against Australia in the Boxing Day Test.
With the stakes high, India will begin 2025 under increasing strain. They will try to make amends in a variety of formats. Highlights on the schedule include the much anticipated Asia Cup, a fierce five-Test series against England, and the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.
India’s Full 2025 Cricket Schedule
January–February 2025: Crucial Start to the Year
- India vs Australia (5th Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test): January 3–7, Sydney
- India vs England (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs):
T20Is:
- 1st T20I: January 22 (Chennai)
- 2nd T20I: January 25 (Kolkata)
- 3rd T20I: January 28 (Rajkot)
- 4th T20I: January 31 (Pune)
- 5th T20I: February 2 (Mumbai)
ODIs:
- 1st ODI: February 6 (Nagpur)
- 2nd ODI: February 9 (Cuttack)
- 3rd ODI: February 12 (Ahmedabad)
ICC Champions Trophy (Dubai):
- India vs Bangladesh: February 20
- India vs Pakistan: February 23
- India vs New Zealand: March 2
- Semi-Final (if qualified): March 4
- Final (if qualified): March 9
June–August 2025: High-Profile Series and the WTC Final
World Test Championship Final (if qualified): June at Lord’s Cricket Ground
India vs England (5 Tests):
- 1st Test: June 20–24 (Headingley)
- 2nd Test: July 2–6 (Edgbaston)
- 3rd Test: July 10–14 (Lord’s)
- 4th Test: July 23–27 (Manchester)
- 5th Test: July 31–August 4 (Oval)
India vs Bangladesh (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): August (Away Series)
October–November 2025: More High-Stakes Battles
- India vs West Indies (2 Tests)
- Asia Cup (T20 Format)
November–December 2025: A Busy Finish to the Year
- India vs Australia (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is) (Away Series)
- India vs South Africa (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)
A Busy Year Is Ahead
In 2025, India will participate in ICC and ACC competitions in addition to 18 Twenty20 Internationals, 10 Test matches, and 12 One-Day Internationals. Rohit Sharma and his side have a lot of opportunities to impress on the international front in 2025, from playing a Test series against England to competing in the Asia Cup and Champions Trophy.
