The Indian cricket team’s 2025 calendar is packed—with Asia Cup blockbusters, high-octane clashes vs. Pakistan and Australia, and home Tests against West Indies and South Africa. Here’s your trusted guide to the full schedule, player updates, and what Indian fans should expect.

India’s Cricket Roadmap: 2025 Data & Big Trends

According to The Economic Times, “the Asia Cup 2025 kicks off from 9 September in the UAE, followed by back-to-back international series.” Data from BCCI and ACC suggests India will play across three continents between September and December 2025—showcasing the strength and depth of the squad.
Several key seniors, such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have retired from T20Is but are expected for ODIs, especially in Australia, prolonging their presence in Indian international cricket.
Current ICC rankings show India is in the top three across Test, ODI, and T20I formats, keeping fan expectations sky high.

Upcoming India Cricket Matches 2025: Full Schedule

Financial Term: A bilateral series means a scheduled set of matches between two countries, often including all formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Asia Cup 2025 (T20 Format) — September, UAE

Sep 10 (Wed): India vs United Arab Emirates — Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
Sep 14 (Sun): India vs Pakistan — Dubai (7:30 PM IST)
Sep 19 (Fri): India vs Oman — Abu Dhabi (7:30 PM IST)

Note: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, having retired from T20Is, will not feature; Suryakumar Yadav is likely captain for the T20 Asia Cup.
Most seniors from the England tour will rest for these matches.
Source: Economic Times

Test Series vs West Indies — October, India

Oct 2 (Thu): 1st Test — Ahmedabad (9:30 AM IST)
Oct 10 (Fri): 2nd Test — New Delhi (9:30 AM IST)

Both Tests provide vital ICC World Test Championship points.

India Tour of Australia — October & November 2025

India’s ODI & T20I Series Fixtures:

Date	Format	Opponent & Venue	Time (IST)
Oct 19	ODI	Australia, Perth	9:00 AM
Oct 23	ODI	Australia, Adelaide	9:00 AM
Oct 25	ODI	Australia, Sydney	9:00 AM
Oct 29	T20I	Australia, Canberra	1:45 PM
Oct 31	T20I	Australia, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Nov 2	T20I	Australia, Hobart	1:45 PM
Nov 6	T20I	Australia, Gold Coast	1:45 PM
Nov 8	T20I	Australia, Brisbane	1:45 PM

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the ODIs, bringing added strength to India’s lineup in Australia.
Source: Economic Times, Jagran Josh

South Africa Tour of India — Nov & Dec 2025

Schedule covering all formats:

Nov 14 (Fri): 1st Test — Kolkata (9:30 AM IST)
Nov 22 (Sat): 2nd Test — Guwahati (9:30 AM IST)
Nov 30 (Sun): 1st ODI — Ranchi (1:30 PM IST)
Dec 3 (Wed): 2nd ODI — Raipur (1:30 PM IST)
Dec 6 (Sat): 3rd ODI — Visakhapatnam (1:30 PM IST)
Dec 9 (Tue): 1st T20I — Cuttack (7:00 PM IST)
Dec 11 (Thu): 2nd T20I — Chandigarh (7:00 PM IST)
Dec 14 (Sun): 3rd T20I — Dharamsala (7:00 PM IST)
Dec 17 (Wed): 4th T20I — Lucknow (7:00 PM IST)
Dec 19 (Fri): 5th T20I — Ahmedabad (7:00 PM IST)

Source: Business Standard

What Makes 2025’s Schedule Unique?

– String of India vs Pakistan encounters, with huge TV viewership expected.
– Opportunities for new stars to shine—many seniors will skip the Asia Cup.
– High competitive intensity: three different continents, all major formats, and short gaps between series.
– Financial analysts expect record sponsorship and advertising revenues due to packed scheduling and big rivalries.

FAQs on India Upcoming Cricket Matches 2025

Q. Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play in 2025?

They have retired from T20Is but will likely play ODIs, especially against Australia and South Africa.

Q. Where is the Asia Cup 2025 being held?

All matches are in the UAE at Dubai and Abu Dhabi stadiums.

Key Takeaways

India’s 2025 schedule features Asia Cup, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa series.
First Asia Cup match: 10 September vs UAE in Dubai.
Blocked dates: Sep–Dec 2025; packed with ODIs, T20Is, and Tests.
New talents will get opportunities in Asia Cup as seniors rest.
Follow official sources like The Economic Times for updates.

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