The year 2024 proved to be a rollercoaster for the Indian men’s cricket team, with memorable highs and disappointing lows. While India triumphed in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, the team struggled in subsequent series, including an ODI loss to Sri Lanka and a shocking home Test series defeat against New Zealand. To cap off the year, India suffered a crushing 184-run loss to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, putting their World Test Championship (WTC) hopes in jeopardy.

In Tests, India ended 2024 with a mixed record of eight wins, six losses, and one draw from 15 matches. In ODIs, India managed just one series but fell short against Sri Lanka in a three-match encounter.

The team will aim for redemption in 2025, a packed year that includes marquee tournaments such as the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, a five-Test series against England, and the Asia Cup. India will begin the year with the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3. A win is essential to stay in the running for the WTC final.

India’s Full 2025 Cricket Schedule

January-February 2025

India vs Australia, 5th Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test: January 3–7 in Sydney

India vs England (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs)

T20Is

• 1st T20I: January 22 (Chennai)
• 2nd T20I: January 25 (Kolkata)
• 3rd T20I: January 28 (Rajkot)
• 4th T20I: January 31 (Pune)
• 5th T20I: February 2 (Mumbai)

ODIs

• 1st ODI: February 6 (Nagpur)
• 2nd ODI: February 9 (Cuttack)
• 3rd ODI: February 12 (Ahmedabad)

Champions Trophy (Dubai)

• India vs Bangladesh: February 20
• India vs Pakistan: February 23
• India vs New Zealand: March 2
• Semi-Final (if qualified): March 4
• Final (if qualified): March 9

June-August 2025

World Test Championship Final (if qualified): June at Lord’s Cricket Ground

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India vs England (5 Tests)

• 1st Test: June 20–24 (Headingley)
• 2nd Test: July 2–6 (Edgbaston)
• 3rd Test: July 10–14 (Lord’s)
• 4th Test: July 23–27 (Manchester)
• 5th Test: July 31–August 4 (Oval)

India vs Bangladesh (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): August (Away Series)

October-November 2025

India vs West Indies (2 Tests)
Asia Cup (T20 Format)

November-December 2025

India vs Australia (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is) (Away Series)
India vs South Africa (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)

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With a total of 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs scheduled in bilateral series alongside ICC and ACC commitments, 2025 promises to be an action-packed year for Team India.