BCCI Announces India Men's Cricket Team's Home Schedule for 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the Indian men's cricket team's home schedule for the 2025 season. Following their return from an away tour of England, India will host West Indies and South Africa for a series of matches spanning across all three formats. The exciting home season will commence in October and conclude in December.

India vs West Indies: Test Series Kicks Off the Home Season

India’s home season will begin with a two-match Test series against West Indies. The first Test is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 2, 2025. This will be followed by the second Test, set to be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The series will be crucial for India as they look to maintain their dominance in red-ball cricket and build momentum leading into the latter part of the year. With India’s formidable record at home, the West Indies team will face a tough challenge in subcontinent conditions.

India vs South Africa: A Full-Fledged Tour Across Formats

Following the Test series against West Indies, the Indian team will shift focus to their highly anticipated series against South Africa. The Proteas will tour India for matches across all three formats, starting with a two-match Test series in November.

Test Series: November 2025

The Test series against South Africa will begin on November 14, 2025, with the first match scheduled to be played in New Delhi. The teams will then travel to Guwahati for the second and final Test of the series. This series is expected to be a competitive battle between two top cricketing nations.

ODI Series: November 2025

After the Test series, India and South Africa will clash in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series. The matches will be played in:

• Ranchi

• Raipur

• Visakhapatnam

This ODI series will serve as a vital preparation opportunity for both teams as they fine-tune their squads for future international commitments.

T20I Series: December 2025

The final leg of South Africa’s tour will feature a five-match T20 International (T20I) series. This segment of the tour will attract significant attention, especially with the growing emphasis on T20 cricket globally. The matches will be hosted at:

• Cuttack

• New Chandigarh

• Dharamsala

• Lucknow

• Ahmedabad (Final T20I)

The final T20I will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a venue known for its electrifying atmosphere and high-scoring encounters.

Significance of the 2025 Home Season

India's upcoming home season is expected to be crucial as they continue to strengthen their squad across all formats. The Test matches will be part of the ICC World Test Championship, while the ODIs and T20Is will help India and their opponents fine-tune their teams ahead of future ICC tournaments.

With top players from both teams competing, fans can expect a thrilling cricketing season filled with high-intensity matches and memorable performances.

Conclusion

As the Indian cricket team prepares for their 2025 home season, the excitement among fans continues to build. The West Indies and South Africa series will provide plenty of entertainment and important match practice for the Indian squad. With venues across the country set to host key matches, Indian cricket enthusiasts will have plenty to look forward to in the latter part of the year.