The increasing popularity of cricket has made the game very exciting. Fans eagerly await the cricket schedule of the Indian team each year. In this sequence, the schedule for the 2025-26 cricket season has been released. The Indian team is expected to perform well in all formats of cricket. In this article, we will look at the schedule of the matches to be held on the home soil.
The ICC Champions Trophy was hosted by Pakistan earlier in the year. The Indian team played its matches in Dubai and went on to win the title by defeating New Zealand in the final. After this tournament, all eyes shifted to the Tata IPL 2025, which started on March 20 across various stadiums in India. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifted their maiden IPL title in 2025, making the season even more memorable for their fans.
In its 18th edition, the IPL featured a mix of experienced stars and young talent, including international players. The tournament not only reflected the popularity of cricket but also played a crucial role in preparing Indian players for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
In September, India also won the Asia Cup 2025 by defeating Pakistan in the final at Dubai by 5 wickets.
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India Next Cricket Match Schedule (Oct 2025 – Jul 2026)
| Month | Event / Series |
|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | West Indies Tour of India – 2 Test matches |
| Oct–Nov 2025 | India Tour of Australia – 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
| Nov–Dec 2025 | South Africa Tour of India – 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
| Jan 2026 | New Zealand Tour of India – 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is |
| Jul 2026 | India Tour of England – 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs |
| Feb–Mar 2026 | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – Hosted by India & Sri Lanka |
India Cricket Schedule 2025: Home Ground Fixtures
Along with the Test series, T20 and ODI matches are also scheduled to be played at home. In 2025, the Indian team will host West Indies and South Africa. Below is the detailed timetable:
1. West Indies Tour of India 2025 (October)
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 2–6 October | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 09:30 AM |
| 2nd Test | 10–14 October | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 09:30 AM |
2. South Africa Tour of India 2025 (November – December)
South Africa will play a full series in India with two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. This series is crucial as it comes just before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Test Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 14–18 November | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 09:30 AM |
| 2nd Test | 22–26 November | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 09:30 AM |
ODI Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 30 November | Ranchi | 01:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 3 December | Raipur | 01:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 6 December | Visakhapatnam | 01:30 PM |
T20I Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 9 December | Cuttack | 07:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | 11 December | Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) | 07:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | 14 December | Dharamsala | 07:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | 17 December | Lucknow | 07:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | 19 December | Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
This T20I Series between India and South Africa will play a crucial role in preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The selection process of the players for the mega event will depend on their performance in this series.
India International Cricket Match Schedule & Tours 2025-2026
In 2025 and early 2026, the Indian cricket team will play in Australia, host South Africa and New Zealand, and then travel to England. These tours will help players gain experience in different conditions and prepare for big tournaments like the T20 World Cup. Let’s look at the major international tours.
1. India Tour of Australia (Oct–Nov 2025)
After the home series against West Indies, Team India will travel to Australia for a high-voltage limited-overs series featuring 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and more iconic venues.
2. India Tour of New Zealand (Jan 2026)
India will host New Zealand for 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is in January 2026. Venues include Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore, Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Vizag, and Thiruvananthapuram.
3. India Tour of England (Jul 2026)
India will tour England in July 2026 for 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. Matches will be held at Chester-le-Street, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge, Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Lord’s. This series will be an important overseas assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup.
Major ICC & Domestic Tournaments (2025–2026)
1. Asia Cup 2025 (T20)
The Asia Cup 2025 concluded in September 2025, with India defeating Pakistan in the final in Dubai by 5 wickets. This win was a big confidence booster before the upcoming T20 World Cup.
2. ICC T20 World Cup 2026
The T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February–March 2026. Performances in the South Africa and New Zealand series will play a key role in final team selection.
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India’s 2025–26 cricket calendar is packed with high-stakes series at home and abroad, collective team development via IPL, and preparatory tournaments leading into major ICC events. Highlights include the home Test series against West Indies & South Africa, away assignments in Australia and England, and strategic ICC warm-ups for the T20 World Cup 2026.
