The year 2025 is set to be an exhilarating one for Indian cricket, with marquee events like the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, along with a host of bilateral series. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Indian men’s and women’s cricket schedules.
Indian Men’s Cricket Team Schedule
January: Wrapping up the WTC 2023-25 Cycle and England's Tour of India
- The Indian men’s team started the year with the final Test of their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2023-25 against Australia in Sydney (January 3-7).
- India will host England for five T20Is and three ODIs, starting January 22, marking their first home assignment of the year.
February-March: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy
- India will aim to reclaim the ICC Champions Trophy title in February-March.
- Matches will be held in Pakistan and the UAE, with India looking to end their 12-year trophy drought in the tournament, last won under MS Dhoni in 2013.
March-May: IPL 2025
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) will dominate the cricket calendar, ensuring no international matches are scheduled during this window.
June-August: India’s WTC 2025-27 Campaign Begins
- India will kick off their World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle with a challenging five-match Test series in England from June 20 to August 4.
August: India Tour of Bangladesh
- India will tour Bangladesh for a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, with exact dates yet to be announced.
October: West Indies Tour of India
- India will host West Indies for two Test matches in October.
November-December: South Africa Tour of India
- The calendar year will conclude with South Africa’s tour of India. The series will feature two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
Indian Women’s Cricket Team Schedule
January: Ireland Tour of India
- The year starts with a three-match ODI series against Ireland at home, from January 10 to 15.
February-March: Women’s Premier League
- The Women’s Premier League (WPL) will return in February-March, providing domestic players an opportunity to showcase their talent on a grand stage.
June-July: India Tour of England
- The women’s team will tour England for a series of five T20Is and three ODIs from June 28 to July 22.
September-October: ICC Women’s ODI World Cup
- India will host the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, aiming to secure their maiden ICC trophy. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, having finished as runners-up twice before, will look to make history on home soil.
December: Bangladesh Tour of India
- The women’s team will wrap up the year with a bilateral series against Bangladesh, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
Key Highlights and Challenges
- Global Tournaments Dominate the Calendar:
- Both men’s and women’s teams will participate in marquee ICC events, with the Women’s ODI World Cup and Men’s Champions Trophy drawing significant attention.
- Tough Overseas Assignments:
- The men’s team faces a challenging WTC campaign opener in England, while the women’s team tours England for a competitive white-ball series.
- Opportunities for Redemption:
- India will look to overcome past disappointments in the Champions Trophy and Women’s ODI World Cup.
- Intensive Bilateral Commitments:
- Both teams will play a mix of home and away series, ensuring continuous action across formats.
How do India Stack Up?
The 2025 schedule reflects India’s busy cricketing calendar, with opportunities to reclaim lost glory in global tournaments and build momentum through bilateral series. While the men’s team focuses on regaining ICC trophies and maintaining their Test dominance, the women’s team has a historic chance to lift their maiden World Cup on home soil.