The year 2024 presented a blend of triumphs and setbacks for the Indian men’s cricket team. Looking ahead, 2025 promises an exciting year with the Champions Trophy, a five-Test series against England, and the Asia Cup.
India’s 2024 concluded with a disappointing 184-run defeat against Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Following their T20 World Cup victory in the Caribbean, India have struggled to maintain consistent form. Notable setbacks include an ODI series loss to Sri Lanka and a home Test series defeat against New Zealand.
India’s Test match record in 2024 comprised eight wins, six losses, and one draw in 15 matches. In the ODI format, India played only one series in 2024, losing to Sri Lanka in a three-match contest.
India’s 2025 campaign begins with the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. A victory is crucial for India to remain in contention for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. A loss or draw would eliminate them from contention.
Following the Sydney Test, attention turns to the Champions Trophy. India’s matches will be held in Dubai, starting with a clash against Bangladesh on February 20.
Prior to the Champions Trophy, India will engage in a series against England, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, commencing on January 22. Later in the year, India will travel to England for a five-match Test series, marking the beginning of their fourth World Test Championship cycle.
India’s home season is scheduled to begin in October 2025 with the Asia Cup and two Tests against the West Indies.
Throughout 2025, India are due to participate in 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs in bilateral series, excluding ICC and ACC events.
India’s 2025 Cricket Schedule:
India vs Australia, 5th Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test: January 3-7 (Sydney)
India vs England (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs): January-February 2025
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)
1st ODI: February 6 (Nagpur)
2nd ODI: February 9 (Cuttack)
3rd ODI: February 12 (Ahmedabad)
Champions Trophy: February-March 2025
India vs Bangladesh: February 20 (Dubai)
India vs Pakistan: February 23 (Dubai)
India vs New Zealand: March 2 (Dubai)
Semi-final (if qualified): March 4 (Dubai)
Final (if qualified): March 9 (Dubai)
World Test Championship final (if qualified): June 2025 (Lord’s Cricket Ground)
India vs England (5 Tests): June-August 2025 (Away)
1st Test: June 20-24 (Headingley)
2nd Test: July 2-6 (Edgbaston)
3rd Test: June 10-14 (Lord’s)
4th Test: June 23-27 (Manchester)
5th Test: July 31-August 4 (Oval)
India vs Bangladesh (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): August 2025 (Away)
India vs West Indies (2 Tests): October 2025
Asia Cup T20s: October-November 2025
India vs Australia (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is): November 2025 (Away)
India vs South Africa (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is): November-December 2025
