The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the Indian Cricket Team’s schedule for the 2024-2025 home season. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India will host New Zealand, Bangladesh, and England, beginning in September 2024.
The Men in Blue are currently competing in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies. They topped Group A with seven points, securing a spot in the Super 8.
BCCI Confirms Team India Schedule for WTC 2024-25
This season is crucial as it forms part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. India aims to secure a spot in their third consecutive WTC final, currently leading the 2023-25 points table with six wins out of nine matches and a 68.51% win percentage.
The bilateral series against England will serve as vital preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy, which follows England’s tour of India.
Bangladesh’s visit marks their third Test tour to India, following previous tours in 2017 and 2019. The series against New Zealand and England promises to deliver high-stakes cricket, with matches scheduled across major cities including Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai.
This comprehensive schedule ensures a thrilling home season for Indian cricket fans, featuring five Tests, three ODIs, and eight T20Is.
Team India Home Season Schedule 2024-25
Bangladesh Tour of India 2024-25
- First Test: September 19-23, Chennai
- Second Test: September 27 – October 1, Kanpur
- First T20I: October 6, Dharamsala
- Second T20I: October 8, Delhi
- Third T20I: October 10, Hyderabad
New Zealand Tour of India 2024-25
- First Test: October 16-20, Bengaluru
- Second Test: October 24-28, Pune
- Third Test: November 1-5, Mumbai
England Tour of India 2024-25
- First T20I: January 22, Chennai
- Second T20I: January 25, Kolkata
- Third T20I: January 28, Rajkot
- Fourth T20I: January 31, Pune
- Fifth T20I: February 2, Mumbai
- First ODI: February 6, Nagpur
- Second ODI: February 9, Cuttack
- Third ODI: February 12, Ahmedabad
Conclusion
The BCCI’s announcement of the 2024-25 home season fixtures highlights a busy and competitive period for the Indian Cricket Team. As they prepare for significant international challenges, fans can look forward to an exciting array of matches on home soil.