The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled Team India's home schedule for the 2025-26 season, promising fans an exhilarating lineup of matches across formats. Starting in October 2025, India will host two major touring teams—West Indies and South Africa—offering high-stakes contests in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Here's a detailed look at the fixtures, venues, and match timings.
West Indies Tour of India: October 2025
India's home season kicks off with the IDFC First Bank Test series against West Indies. This series marks the beginning of India's campaign in the new World Test Championship cycle.
- 1st Test:
- Date: October 2 - 6, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
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- 2nd Test:
- Date: October 10 - 14, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
South Africa Tour of India: November-December 2025
South Africa's tour will feature contests across all three formats. Notably, Guwahati will host its first-ever Test match during this series.
Test Series
- 1st Test:
- Date: November 14 - 18, 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
- 2nd Test:
- Date: November 22 - 26, 2025
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (historic maiden Test match)
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
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ODI Series
- 1st ODI:
- Date: November 30, 2025
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- 2nd ODI:
- Date: December 3, 2025
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- 3rd ODI:
- Date: December 6, 2025
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
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T20I Series
South Africa's T20I series promises electrifying night games at iconic venues.
- 1st T20I:
- Date: December 9, 2025
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- 2nd T20I:
- Date: December 11, 2025
- Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- 3rd T20I:
- Date: December 14, 2025
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- 4th T20I:
- Date: December 17, 2025
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- 5th T20I:
- Date: December 19, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
Key Highlights of India's Home Season
- Guwahati's debut as a Test venue adds historical significance to the South Africa series.
- Ahmedabad will host both red-ball and white-ball cricket during the season.
- The packed schedule ensures fans witness high-quality cricket across formats.
With these fixtures lined up for October to December, cricket enthusiasts can gear up for an unforgettable season as Team India battles with two formidable opponents on home soil.
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