The Indian cricket team is currently in the midst of their Test season. They are all set to play the second and final Test of the series against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After this series, the team will play 8 more Test matches this year. Three against New Zealand and five against Australia. Additionally, tours against South Africa and England are lined up before the commencement of the Champions Trophy.
Bangladesh Tour of India
India is currently playing against Bangladesh. The series between these two nations features two Tests and three T20Is. After the conclusion of the Test series, the Indian team will play the three T20Is starting from 6th October.
Bangladesh Tour of India Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | September 19 – September 23 | Chennai |
| 2nd Test | September 27 – October 1 | Chennai |
| 1st T20I | October 6 | Dharamsala |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | Delhi |
| 3rd T20I | October 12 | Hyderabad |
New Zealand’s Tour of India
India will be hosting the Kiwis for three Tests. The matches will take place in Pune, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. This series is crucial for India as they prepare for the BGT clash, while also earning valuable points in the WTC Table.
New Zealand’s Tour of India Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | October 16 – October 20 | Bengaluru |
| 2nd Test | October 24 – October 28 | Pune |
| 3rd Test | November 1 – November 5 | Mumbai |
India’s Tour of South Africa
This year, India will tour South Africa for a four-match T20I series. This will be a crucial series for India as the young players will gain valuable overseas experience.
India’s Tour of South Africa Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | November 8 | Durban |
| 2nd T20I | November 10 | Gqeberha |
| 3rd T20I | November 13 | Centurion |
| 4th T20I | November 16 | Johannesburg |
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The most anticipated series for the Indian team will be the upcoming tour of Australia, where India will compete in a five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025. This prestigious series, regarded as the pinnacle of Test cricket, will commence on November 22 in Perth. This will be the first time since 2021 that the BGT has been extended to five Tests.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 22 – November 26 | Perth |
| 2nd Test | December 6 – December 10 | Adelaide |
| 3rd Test | December 14 – December 18 | Brisbane |
| 4th Test | December 26 – December 30 | Melbourne |
| 5th Test | January 3 – January 7 | Sydney |
England’s Tour of India 2025
After the BGT, the English team will come to India to play 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. This tour will be crucial for India as they focus on preparing for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, scheduled for February 2025.
England’s Tour of India 2025 Schedule
| Match | 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 |
