Indian Cricket Team Schedule for 2025

In 2025, the Indian cricket team has a busy schedule, including a series against Australia and a tour by England. Key highlights include the fifth Test against Australia from January 3-7 and a series of  T20Is and ODIs against England from January 22 to February 12.

January-February 2025:

5th Test vs Australia: January 3-7, 2025

T20I Series vs England:

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)

ODI Series vs England:

1st ODI: February 6 (Nagpur)
2nd ODI: February 9 (Cuttack)
3rd ODI: February 12 (Ahmedabad)

February-March 2025:

Asia Cup Matches:

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:

Test Series vs England:

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)

Key Highlights and Challenges

Transition Phase:

The Indian team is undergoing a transition, with senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma facing scrutiny regarding their future in the team.

The Champions Trophy in February will be crucial for their ODI careers.
Performance Expectations:

After a mixed performance in 2024, the team aims for redemption in 2025.
The focus will be on performing well in high-stakes matches, especially in the Champions Trophy and the Test series against England.

Emerging Players:

The T20I side is in a transition phase, with younger players stepping up after the retirement of Kohli and Rohit from the format.

Conclusion

2025 is set to be a pivotal year for Indian cricket, with significant tournaments and series lined up. The team’s performance will be closely watched as they aim to secure more titles and navigate the transition of key players.