India Men's Cricket 2025 Fixtures: Champions Trophy, England Tests, Asia Cup and Key Series

2024 was a mixed year for the Indian men’s cricket team. They started off strong, having won the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, but the year ended on a disappointing note. India lost to Australia by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, which was a tough pill to swallow.

There were other setbacks too, like losing an ODI series to Sri Lanka and a home Test series to New Zealand. In total, India played 15 Test matches in 2024, winning 8, losing 6, and drawing 1. They only played one ODI series, which ended in a loss to Sri Lanka.

Looking Ahead to 2025
India will start 2025 with the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which is a must-win match if they want to stay in the race for the World Test Championship final.

After that, the focus shifts to the Champions Trophy in February, where India will play their opening match against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.

India’s Full Schedule for 2025
Before the Champions Trophy, India will first play a series against England, which begins on January 22 and consists of 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. After that, India travels to England for a five-match Test series, which will kick off the new World Test Championship cycle.

In October, India’s home season will begin with the Asia Cup, followed by two Tests against the West Indies. Over the course of 2025, India will play 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs in bilateral series outside of ICC and ACC tournaments.

Key Matches and Events in 2025
January 3-7: 5th Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia (Sydney)
January 22-February 12: England series (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs)
February 20-March 9: Champions Trophy (Dubai)
India’s matches: Bangladesh (Feb 20), Pakistan (Feb 23), New Zealand (March 2)
Semi-final: March 4 (if qualified)
Final: March 9 (if qualified)
June: World Test Championship Final (if India qualifies) at Lord’s
June-August: England Test series (5 Tests)
August: Tour of Bangladesh (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
October-November: Asia Cup (T20 format)
November: Australia series (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is, away)
November-December: South Africa series (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)

Looking ahead, 2025 offers plenty of cricketing action for India. After a tough 2024, the team will be hoping for a fresh start with strong performances and memorable moments. Fans are eagerly awaiting what’s to come in the year ahead.