
this Cricket Control Council of India (BCCI) It has revealed the international home schedule for India in the second half of 2025, which is an action-packed cricket season. India will host after IPL 2025 ends and a challenge tour in England West Indies and South Africa From October to December, in a series of high-stakes competitions in all three formats.
India and West Indies Test Series
The home season begins with two Test series against the West Indies. The first test will be held from October 2 to 6 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, followed by a second test at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata from October 10 to 14. These competitions are crucial to India as they aim to strengthen its position in the ICC World Test Championship Championship.
Guwahati’s historical test of South Africa
In November, South Africa will visit India to participate in the full format series. The two test series will be a historic moment when they begin in New Delhi on November 14, and it will be the first test competition held by Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium from November 22 to 26. This milestone underscores BCCI’s commitment to expanding cricket’s nationwide commitment.
ODI series targets South Africa
Then, the focus shifts to white ball cricket. Three ODI series scheduled for November 30-December 6 against South Africa, with matches held in Ranchi, Raipur and Vizag. The series will provide a platform for emerging talented and experienced players to fine-tune their skills ahead of the global tournament.
T20I Series: Preparation for T20 World Cup 2026
The five-game T20I series for South Africa will be held from December 9 to 199, including venues such as Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The T20I series has high significance as it prepares India to defend its T20 World Cup championship in early 2026.
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India’s full schedule for home season 2025-26
India and the West Indies (test series)
- Test 1: Ahmedabad, October 2-6
- Second test: October 10-14, Kolkata
India and South Africa
Test series:
- Test 1: November 14-18, New Delhi
- Second test: Guwahati from November 22 to 26
ODI series:
- November 30: Ranchi
- December 3: Raibull
- December 6: Vizag
T20I series:
- December 9: Cuttack
- December 11: New Chandigarh
- December 14: Daram Sara
- December 17: Lucknow
- December 19: Ahmedabad