The thrilling 2-2 draw against England left Indian cricket fans exhilarated—but now, the big question is: When does Team India play next?
After an exhausting five-Test series, where every match went down to the wire, players like Mohammed Siraj (who bowled in every innings) and captain Shubman Gill deserve a break. But cricket never stops, and fans are already looking ahead to India’s next challenge.
Here’s everything you need to know about India’s upcoming matches in 2025, including the Asia Cup, home Test series, and overseas tours.
When is India’s Next Match?
Asia Cup 2025 (T20 Format) – Starts September 10
After a five-week break, India will return to action in the Asia Cup 2025, played in the T20 format (likely as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup).
India’s Group Stage Matches:
| Match | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| India vs UAE | September 10 | Wednesday |
| India vs Pakistan | September 14 | Sunday |
| India vs Oman | September 19 | Friday |
- Top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage.
- Final will be played on September 28.
Key Players to Watch:
✔ Rohit Sharma (Likely captain)
✔ Virat Kohli (Back in T20Is?)
✔ Jasprit Bumrah (Spearheading the attack)
✔ Suryakumar Yadav (T20 specialist)
Will India Play Any Matches in August?
Originally, India was scheduled for a white-ball tour to Bangladesh (3 ODIs + 3 T20Is) in August. However, due to political tensions, the series has been postponed to September 2026.
Possible Sri Lanka Tour Instead?
- Reports suggest India may tour Sri Lanka for a short series.
- No official confirmation yet—stay tuned for updates.
India’s Full Schedule for 2025-26
1. West Indies Home Test Series (October 2025)
| Match | Dates | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Oct 2-6, 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
| 2nd Test | Oct 10-14, 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 9:30 AM |
What to Expect:
- Return of Virat Kohli & KL Rahul in Tests.
- Youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal & Dhruv Jurel to continue their rise.
2. Australia Away Series (October-November 2025)
ODIs:
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time | IST Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Oct 19 | Perth Stadium | 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2nd ODI | Oct 23 | Adelaide Oval | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | Oct 25 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
T20Is:
| Match | Date | Venue | Local Time | IST Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Oct 29 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Oct 31 | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Nov 2 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| 4th T20I | Nov 6 | Gold Coast Stadium | 6:15 PM | 12:45 PM |
| 5th T20I | Nov 8 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 12:45 PM |
Key Battles:
- India’s spinners vs Australia’s power hitters
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Pat Cummins in T20s
3. South Africa Home Series (November-December 2025)
Tests:
| Match | Dates | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 14-18 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:30 AM |
| 2nd Test | Nov 22-26 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 9:30 AM |
ODIs & T20Is:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Nov 30 | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Dec 3 | Raipur Stadium | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Dec 6 | Vizag Stadium | 1:30 PM |
| 1st T20I | Dec 9 | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 11 | New Chandigarh Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Dec 14 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | Dec 17 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | Dec 19 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
Player Watch:
- Jasprit Bumrah vs Kagiso Rabada in Tests
- Rishabh Pant’s return? (If fit)
4. New Zealand Home Series (January 2026)
T20Is:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Jan 11 | Nagpur | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Jan 13 | Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Jan 16 | Guwahati | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | Jan 19 | Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | Jan 22 | Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM |
ODIs:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Jan 25 | Baroda | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Jan 28 | Rajkot | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Jan 31 | Indore | 1:30 PM |
What’s at Stake?
- Final T20I prep before 2026 World Cup
- Hardik Pandya’s comeback?