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Two Tours, Two Giants, One Big Season
India announces packed 2025 home schedule as the BCCI confirmed visits from West Indies and South Africa between October and December this year. With two Test series, three ODIs, and five T20Is, fans are in for a thrilling cricketing finish to 2025.
Yes, India announces packed 2025 home schedule, and it’s loaded with historic fixtures, high-stakes rivalries, and matches across iconic venues.
West Indies Tour: Classic Red-Ball Battle
India will begin their home season with a two-Test series against the West Indies:
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Oct 2 – Oct 6 | Ahmedabad |
| 2nd Test | Oct 10 – Oct 14 | Kolkata |
India last faced the West Indies in a Test series in July 2023, winning 1-0. Expect another battle of spin, swing, and experience.
South Africa Series: All-Format Action
Following that, India will host South Africa in:
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2 Tests
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3 ODIs
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5 T20Is
What makes this even more special? Guwahati will host its first-ever Test match, adding a historic milestone to the schedule.
| Test Matches | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 14 – Nov 18 | New Delhi |
| 2nd Test | Nov 22 – Nov 26 | Guwahati |
| ODI Matches | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Nov 30 | Ranchi |
| 2nd ODI | Dec 3 | Raipur |
| 3rd ODI | Dec 6 | Vizag |
| T20I Matches | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Dec 9 | Cuttack |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 11 | New Chandigarh |
| 3rd T20I | Dec 14 | Dharamsala |
| 4th T20I | Dec 17 | Lucknow |
| 5th T20I | Dec 19 | Ahmedabad |
A Familiar Rivalry, A Fresh Chapter
This will be the first full-series faceoff between India and South Africa since their tour in late 2023. The two also clashed in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final, where India clinched the trophy under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.
With both teams now packed with young talent and evolving tactics, the upcoming home contests promise intense competition and unpredictable moments.
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