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)
Busy Year Ahead
India will play 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs in 2025, with ICC and ACC tournaments added to the calendar. Right from playing a Test series against England to competing in Asia Cup and Champions Trophy, the year 2025 holds a lot of scope for Rohit Sharma and team to perform on the international field.
