Cricket Marathon Ahead! Team India Gears Up for Asia Cup, Windies Tests & Aussie Tour

Sports News: After a thrilling conclusion to the five-match Test series against England—now officially named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy—Team India managed to level the series 2-2 with an emphatic win at The Oval. The focus now shifts to what lies ahead for the Men in Blue. Here’s a complete look at Team India’s international cricket itinerary for the rest of 2025, covering all formats—T20, ODI, and Test matches.

What’s Next for Team India?

Asia Cup 2025 – India's Return to Action
Cricket fans will have to wait a while for India's next international outing, as the team's August-September schedule has been cleared following the cancellation of the proposed tour to Bangladesh. Team India is set to return to action in the T20 Asia Cup, slated to take place in September 2025.

India’s Asia Cup Fixtures

Date                   Match                          Venue                                                     Time (IST)
Sept 10, 2025    India vs UAE                Dubai International Stadium                    7:30 PM
Sept 14, 2025    India vs Pakistan          Dubai International Stadium                    7:00 PM
Sept 19, 2025    India vs Oman              Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi          7:30 PM

Test Series vs West Indies (October 2025)

Right after the Asia Cup, India will host the West Indies for a two-match Test series. These red-ball games are expected to be part of the next cycle of the World Test Championship.

Date                  Match         Venue                                                        Time (IST)
Oct 2, 2025       1st Test        Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad       9:30 AM
Oct 10, 2025     2nd Test       Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi                       9:30 AM

India’s Tour of Australia – ODI & T20 Series (Oct–Nov 2025)

Once the West Indies series wraps up, Team India will travel to Australia for a white-ball series consisting of 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the 50-over format.

ODI Series
Date                           Match            Venue                                   Time (IST)
Oct 19, 2025              1st ODI           Perth Stadium                       9:00 AM
Oct 23, 2025              2nd ODI          Adelaide Oval                        9:00 AM
Oct 25, 2025              3rd ODI           Sydney Cricket Ground         9:00 AM

T20I Series
Date                   Match           Venue                                      Time (IST)
Oct 29, 2025      1st T20I         Manuka Oval, Canberra          1:45 PM
Oct 31, 2025      2nd T20I        Melbourne Cricket Ground      1:45 PM
Nov 2, 2025       3rd T20I         Hobart                                      1:45 PM
Nov 6, 2025       4th T20I         Gold Coast                               1:45 PM
Nov 8, 2025       5th T20I         Gabba, Brisbane                      1:45 PM

South Africa’s India Tour—Tests, ODIs & T20Is (Nov–Dec 2025)

To wrap up the year, South Africa will visit India for an all-format tour featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20 Internationals. The venues for some T20 matches are yet to be finalized.

Test Series
Date                      Match                 Venue
Nov 15, 2025        1st Test                Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Nov 22, 2025        2nd Test               To Be Announced

ODI Series
Date                      Match
Nov 30, 2025       1st ODI
Dec 3, 2025         2nd ODI
Dec 6, 2025         3rd ODI

T20I Series
Date                   Match                 Venue
Dec 9, 2025        1st T20I              Cuttack
Dec 11, 2025       2nd T20I            TBD
Dec 14, 2025       3rd T20I             TBD
Dec 17, 2025       4th T20I             TBD
Dec 19, 2025       5th T20I             TBD

A Packed Season Ahead for Indian Cricket

From the much-anticipated Asia Cup in September to high-octane clashes in Australia and a lengthy home series against South Africa, Team India’s cricket calendar is loaded with action across formats. Whether you're a fan of T20 fireworks, ODI rivalries, or the classic charm of Test cricket— thenext few months are a cricket lover’s dream.