What’s Next for Team India in Late 2025: Asia Cup, West Indies & South Africa Series, Australia Tour
Following the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy draw in England, Team India embarks on a packed cricket journey across the formats from September through December 2025. The schedule includes the Asia Cup in UAE, home campaigns against West Indies and South Africa, and a white‑ball tour of Australia—all with major implications ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2027 WTC Final.
Asia Cup 2025 in UAE
The ACC Men’s T20I Asia Cup is scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, with all matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India begin the Group A campaign on September 10 vs UAE, followed by the marquee India vs Pakistan clash on September 14. The final league match is on September 19 vs Oman in Abu Dhabi.
Home Test Series vs West Indies – October 2025
India host the West Indies for a two-match Test series from October 2 to 14—first Test at Ahmedabad, second shifted to Delhi. This forms part of the 2025–27 WTC cycle.
India Tour of Australia – October to November 2025
The team tours Australia for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and five T20Is between October 19 and November 8. The matches span venues like Perth, Adelaide, SCG, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, and Brisbane.
South Africa Tour of India – November to December 2025
South Africa visit India for a full-format series including two Tests (in Delhi and Guwahati from Nov 14), three ODIs, and five T20Is across venues like Ranchi, Vizag, Cuttack, Lucknow, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad.
Postponed Series – India Tour of Bangladesh
The planned August 2025 tour of Bangladesh (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is) was postponed to September 2026 by mutual agreement—delaying that part of the white-ball calendar.
Summary Table
| Phase | Series | Formats | Dates | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup | India in UAE | T20I | Sept 9–28 | Dubai, Abu Dhabi |
| Home Tests | West Indies in India | Tests | Oct 2–14 | Ahmedabad, Delhi |
| Australia Tour | India in Australia | 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | Oct 19–Nov 8 | Perth, Adelaide, SCG, etc. |
| South Africa Tour | South Africa in India | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is | Nov 14–Dec 19 | Multiple Indian cities |
| Cancelled | India in Bangladesh | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Aug 2025 (rescheduled) | Postponed to Sept 2026 |
FAQs
When will Team India next play after the England Test series?
India begin Asia Cup T20Is in UAE starting September 9, with the first match on Sept 10 versus UAE.
What bilateral series follow Asia Cup in late 2025?
Home Tests vs West Indies in October; tour of Australia for ODIs and T20Is in Oct–Nov; and home series vs South Africa across formats in Nov–Dec.
Was the India tour of Bangladesh in August 2025 played?
No. The 3‑ODI and 3‑T20I tour was postponed to September 2026 by mutual agreement.
Disclaimer: This article is based on ICC and BCCI schedule announcements, international fixtures and verified reports. Please verify independently before planning or publishing.
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