The year 2024 has been more of a rollercoaster for India, as after experiencing some high moments, including winning the ICC trophy after 11 long years, the team struggled in ODIs against Sri Lanka. It was the only ODI series they played in 2024, but they lost 2-0. On the other hand, the New Zealand series defeat at home came as a shock. However, it’s now time for a turnaround, especially with the Champions Trophy not far away.
India will look to replicate the success they achieved in 2013 by winning the Champions Trophy in England. This time, Pakistan will be the hosts, but India will play their matches in Dubai. Before the Champions Trophy, how is India preparing and how many ODI games will they play? Let’s take a look at the number of ODI games India will play before the big Champions Trophy clashes.
India’s ODI matches before Champions Trophy
Looking at India’s schedule before the Champions Trophy, England will be coming to India for a series of 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. This means India will have 3 games before the Champions Trophy 2025, and they will look to make the most of it as these are going to be big clashes. We can expect some changes in the squad, and some big players may get rest before the Champions Trophy. Now, looking at the match schedule, the first ODI is scheduled for 6 February in Nagpur, followed by the second ODI on 9 February in Cuttack. The final match of the series will take place on 12 February in Ahmedabad.
IND vs ENG full schedule
| Match Type | Date | Venue |
| 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 |
| 1st ODI | February 6 | Nagpur |
| 2nd ODI | February 9 | Cuttack |
| 3rd ODI | February 12 | Ahmedabad |
India’s schedule for Champions Trophy 2025
India is set to participate in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled from 19 February to 9 March. Due to political tensions, India’s matches will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium instead of Pakistan. Placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on 20 February. The mother of all clashes will take place when India meets Pakistan on 23 February, followed by their final group stage match against New Zealand on 2 March.
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