Team India’s full schedule till IPL 2025: England series, Champions Trophy & More

Jan 1, 2025

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Team India’s full schedule till IPL 2025: England series, Champions Trophy & More

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Team India’s schedule till IPL 2025

As 2025 unfolds, Team India is set for an action-packed cricketing calendar, featuring a series of high-stakes matches and tournaments. The schedule includes the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a bilateral series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy, before the beginning of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The year kicks off with the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia from January 3 to 7 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). This match is crucial for India as it could significantly impact their chances of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship final.

India vs England Series

Following their Australian tour, India will host England for a bilateral series comprising both T20Is and ODIs:

T20I Series:

1st T20I: January 22, Kolkata
2nd T20I: January 25, Chennai
3rd T20I: January 28, Rajkot
4th T20I: January 31, Pune
5th T20I: February 2, Mumbai

ODI Series:

1st ODI: February 6, Nagpur
2nd ODI: February 9, Cuttack
3rd ODI: February 12, Ahmedabad

This series serves as a vital preparation phase for the players ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Also READ: Can India reach the WTC 2023-25 final? Here’s how standings look after Australia’s Melbourne Test win

ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Dubai from February 20 to March 9. The group stage matches include:

Against Bangladesh: February 20
Against Pakistan: February 23
Against New Zealand: March 2

IPL 2025

After the Champions Trophy, players will shift their focus to the IPL, which is scheduled from March 14 to May 25. This tournament not only showcases domestic talent but also serves as a platform for international stars to shine.

In total, Team India will play one Test, 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs in bilateral series before the Champions Trophy 2025 and a maximum of five ODIs (if they reach the final) in the ICC event.