India Upcoming Matches 2025 Full Cricket Schedule After England Test Series
As the dramatic 2–2 England vs India Test series concluded on August 4, 2025, the men in blue now head into a packed second half of the year. Here’s a comprehensive look at India upcoming matches 2025 full cricket schedule after England Test series, covering bilateral series, ICC/ACC tournaments, formats, venues, and WTC implications.
What’s Next: India Upcoming Matches 2025 Full Schedule Post-England
Following the high‑intensity England leg, India will remain idle through August, with no scheduled matches. Their next engagement will be the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, beginning in early September.
Asia Cup 2025 – India’s Next Assignment
- Asia Cup 2025 runs from September 9–28 in the UAE, featuring eight teams including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.
- Expect multiple India‐Pakistan encounters in group games, possible Super Four, and likely the final—on UAE pitches suited to future ICC events.
Home Season Begins: West Indies Tour of India
- In October 2025, India will host the West Indies for a two‑Test series.
- 1st Test: October 2–6 in Ahmedabad
- 2nd Test: October 10–14 in Kolkata or Delhi (venue confirmed).
- These matches form part of the WTC 2025–27 cycle, and will be India’s first red‑ball action at home since retiring their senior legends.
Tour Down Under: India Tour of Australia 2025–26
- From mid‑October to early November, India will tour Australia for:
- 3 ODIs
- 5 T20Is
- With venues including Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and The Gabba.
- Dates: October 19 to November 8, 2025.
This white-ball-heavy tour offers vital preparation ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup and gives India exposure on fast Australian pitches.
Home Leg: South Africa Tour of India
- Late November to December 2025, South Africa tours India in a full-format engagement:
- 2 Tests (New Delhi, Guwahati)
- 3 ODIs (Ranchi, Raipur, Visakhapatnam)
- 5 T20Is (Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Ahmedabad)
This series completes the WTC cycle’s home engagements and provides match conditions across spinners, seamers, and white-ball specialists.
Beyond December 2025: Brief Glimpses
Looking into early 2026, India is scheduled to host New Zealand for 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is (January 2026), before the 2026 T20 World Cup jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
At-a-Glance: India Upcoming Matches 2025 Full Schedule
| Month | Opponent | Formats | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | — | — | No fixtures |
| Sept–Oct | Asia Cup 2025 | T20Is | UAE |
| Oct (2–14) | West Indies | 2 Tests | India (Ahmedabad, Kolkata/Delhi) |
| Oct–Nov | Australia | 3 ODIs + 5 T20Is | Australia |
| Nov–Dec | South Africa | Tests, ODIs, T20 | India |
| Jan 2026 | New Zealand | 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is | India |
Why This Schedule Matters
WTC 2025–27 Momentum
The Asia Cup and home Tests will shape India’s WTC points—the West Indies and South Africa home series are crucial for qualification.
Workload and Rotation Challenge
India must balance senior players and freshers amid a heavy ODI/T20 lineup stretching into early 2026—strategic rotation is essential.
ICC Event Preparations
Tours in Australia and home series set the tone ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup—balancing results and preparation will be key.
The India upcoming matches 2025 full cricket schedule after England Test series outlines a demanding yet exciting second half. From Asia Cup showdowns in the UAE to crucial home Tests against West Indies and South Africa, and a tough Australia limited‑over tour, India has no room to pause.
Strategic management, consistent performances, and leadership under Shubman Gill’s new era will shape India’s fortunes across formats—and set the stage for global success early in 2026.
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