Team India’s cricket calendar from 2025 to July 2026 is packed with exciting international action. The Men in Blue will compete across all formats Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals facing top teams like Australia, England, South Africa, New zealand, and Afghanistan.
The Asia Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup are also set to take place in mid-2025 and 2026, adding to the excitement.
| Date |
Opponent |
Format |
| Sep 17 – Oct 3, 2025 |
Asia Cup |
T20I / ODI |
| Oct 2 – Oct 14, 2025 |
vs West Indies |
2 Test |
| Oct 19 – Nov 8, 2025 |
vs Australia |
3 ODI & 5 T20I |
| Nov 14 – Dec 19, 2025 |
vs South Africa |
2 Test, 3 ODI & 5 T20I |
| Jan 11 – Jan 26, 2026 |
vs New Zealand |
3 ODI & 5 T20I |
| Feb – Mar 2026 |
vs Afghanistan |
1 Test, 3 ODI |
| Feb – Mar 2026 |
T20I World Cup |
International Tournament |
| Jul 1 – Jul 19, 2026 |
vs England |
3 ODI & 5 T20I |
India’s 2025 Asia Cup Matches
India vs UAE
📅 10 September
Group Stage
India vs Pakistan
📅 14 September
Group Stage
India vs Oman
📅 19 September
Group Stage
India vs Pakistan (Possible)
📅 21 September
Super Four
Other Super Four matches
📅 20/23/24/25/26 Sep
Super Four
India vs Pakistan (Possible)
📅 28 September
Final
This will apply only when both India and Pakistan advance to the Super Four and finish in the top two.
Special Notes
If India eventually withdraws (e.g. due to ACC decisions or political issues), the potential Super Four and final matchups involving India will not happen ✘
- According to the Indian National Cricket Team's official stance, India has already announced its withdrawal from the 2025 Asia Cup.
- As stated by BCCI, if India's withdrawal is confirmed, all the above "India fixtures" will be null and void.
West Indies tour of India 2025
India vs WI
📅 2–6 October
1st Test
India vs WI
📅 10–14 October
2nd Test
Special Notes
- 1st Test: 2–6 Oct 2025 in Ahmedabad
- 2nd Test: 10–14 Oct 2025, likely in Kolkata (though preliminary venue updates suggested Delhi, the majority reports retain Eden Gardens)
- Warm‑up camp and match: ~late September in Ahmedabad
- No limited-overs (ODI or T20I) matches in this tour—just the two-Test series
India tour of Australia 2025
India vs Australia
📅 19 October
1st ODI
India vs Australia
📅 23 October
2nd ODI
India vs Australia
📅 25 October
3rd ODI
India vs Australia
📅 29 October
1st T20I
India vs Australia
📅 31 October
2nd T20I
India vs Australia
📅 2 November
3rd T20I
India vs Australia
📅 6 November
4th T20I
India vs Australia
📅 8 November
5th T20I
Key Notes
- This India tour is part of Australia’s 2025–26 home summer, scheduled just before the Ashes and following their white-ball series against South Africa.
- Virat Kohli (retired from T20Is) and Rohit Sharma (retired from Tests) are expected to participate — making this likely their farewell white-ball series on Australian soil.
- A historic highlight: For the first time ever, a men’s international series will span all eight states and territories of Australia, offering nationwide fan access.
South Africa tour of India 2025
India vs SA
📅 14–18 Nov
1st Test
India vs SA
📅 22–26 Nov
2nd Test
India vs SA
📅 30 Nov
1st ODI
India vs SA
📅 3 Dec
2nd ODI
India vs SA
📅 6 Dec
3rd ODI
India vs SA
📅 9 Dec
1st T20I
India vs SA
📅 11 Dec
2nd T20I
India vs SA
📅 14 Dec
3rd T20I
India vs SA
📅 17 Dec
4th T20I
India vs SA
📅 19 Dec
5th T20I
Special Notes
- Scheduled between September and October 2025
- Includes 2 Test matches and 3 T20 Internationals
- Part of the 2025–2027 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle
- Key venues include Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad
- Crucial series for India's standing in the WTC table
New Zealand tour of India 2026
India vs New Zealand
📅 11 Jan, 2026
1st ODI
India vs New Zealand
📅 14 Jan, 2026
2nd ODI
India vs New Zealand
📅 18 Jan, 2026
3rd ODI
India vs New Zealand
📅 21 Jan, 2026
1st T20I
India vs New Zealand
📅 23 Jan, 2026
2nd T20I
India vs New Zealand
📅 25 Jan, 2026
3rd T20I
India vs New Zealand
📅 28 Jan, 2026
4th T20I
India vs New Zealand
📅 31 Jan, 2026
5th T20I
Key Notes
- Dates & Formats: 3 ODIs (Jan 11–18) and 5 T20Is (Jan 21–31)
- Context: Important build-up for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 (Feb–Mar in India & Sri Lanka)
- Venue Highlights:
- Vadodara returns to ODI cricket after 16 years (debut of Kotambi Stadium)
- Matches spread across 8 cities: Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore, Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram
Afghanistan tour of India 2026
India vs Afghanistan
📅 TBD, 2026
1st Test
India vs Afghanistan
📅 TBD, 2026
1st ODI
India vs Afghanistan
📅 TBD, 2026
2nd ODI
India vs Afghanistan
📅 TBD, 2026
3rd ODI
Key Note
- Afghanistan will tour India for 1 Test and 3 ODIs in 2026.
- The Test match impacts ICC rankings and boosts Afghanistan’s Test experience.
- The ODIs offer valuable preparation for future white-ball tournaments.
- India benefits from more home fixtures ahead of their full FTP schedule.
T20I World Cup 2026
- Host Nations: India & Sri Lanka
- Dates: February – March 2026
- Format: 20 teams, 4 groups of 5 → Super 8 → Semis → Final
- Total Matches: 55
- Venues: Multiple cities across India and Sri Lanka, including Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Colombo, and Kandy
Key Tournament Structure
- Group Stage: Top 2 teams from each group advance to Super 8
- Super 8: Two groups of 4, top 2 from each move to semis
- Semi-Finals & Final: Knockout rounds
India tour of England 2026
India vs England
📅 01 Jul, 2026
1st T20I
India vs England
📅 04 Jul, 2026
2nd T20I
India vs England
📅 07 Jul, 2026
3rd T20I
India vs England
📅 09 Jul, 2026
4th T20I
India vs England
📅 11 Jul, 2026
5th T20I
India vs England
📅 14 Jul, 2026
1st ODI
India vs England
📅 16 Jul, 2026
2nd ODI
India vs England
📅 19 Jul, 2026
3rd ODI
Key Note
- Team India returns to England after a disappointing 2025 Test series.
- Shubman Gill leads as the new captain; his leadership is under close evaluation.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (RO-KO) are expected to have retired.
- Marks the end of an era and the beginning of a generational shift.
- Focus shifts to rebuilding, team identity, and future-ready match-winners.
- The 2026 tour includes 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
- New players get a chance to solidify their place in the limited-overs setting.
What is India National Cricket Team ?
The India national cricket team is the official men’s team representing India in international cricket. It is managed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one of the most powerful governing bodies in world cricket.
Key Facts:
- Founded: 1932 (played their first Test match at home against England)
- Formats Played:
- Test Matches
- One Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
- Nicknames: Team India, Men in Blue
- Governing Body: BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)
- Current Captains (as of 2025):
- Test: Shubman Gill
- ODI & T20I: Varies by series – often includes Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, or emerging stars
- ICC Membership: Full member since 1926
- Test Cricket – The traditional long-format, part of the ICC World Test Championship
- ODIs (50-over matches) – Includes the ICC Cricket World Cup
- T20Is (20-over matches) – Includes the ICC T20 World Cup
Big Wins :
- ICC Cricket World Cup Champions – 1983, 2011
- ICC T20 World Cup Champions – 2007, 2024
- ICC Champions Trophy Winners – 2002 (shared), 2013
- Ranked No. 1 in Tests – Topped ICC Test rankings multiple times
- Consistent Performers – Regular semi-finalists and finalists in global tournaments
Why It’s Special in India :
- In India, cricket is more than just a sport — it's a national obsession.
- Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma are household names.
- The team draws massive global viewership, especially during high-profile rivalries with Pakistan, Australia, and England.
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