India’s 2025 Test cricket calendar features a comprehensive schedule spanning both home and away series. The year includes a crucial 5-Test series in England (June-August) as part of India’s World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, followed by home Test series against West Indies (October) and South Africa (November). Notably, Guwahati will host its first-ever Test match during the South Africa series.
India Tour of England 2025 (Away Series)
Series: 5-Test Series
Duration: June 20 – August 4, 2025
Format: Test Matches Only
Captain: Shubman Gill
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20-24, 2025 | Leeds (Headingley) | 11:00 AM Local |
| 2nd Test | July 2-6, 2025 | Birmingham (Edgbaston) | 11:00 AM Local |
| 3rd Test | July 10-14, 2025 | London (Lord’s) | 11:00 AM Local |
| 4th Test | July 23-27, 2025 | Manchester (Old Trafford) | 11:00 AM Local |
| 5th Test | July 31 – Aug 4, 2025 | London (The Oval) | 11:00 AM Local |
Key Information:
- This marks India’s first Test tour to England since the incomplete 2021 series
- All matches start at 11:00 AM local time (GMT+1)
- Part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle
- Shubman Gill leads India as captain with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain
India Squad for England Tour
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant (WK)
Full Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
India vs West Indies Test Series 2025
Series: IDFC First Bank Test Series
Format: 2 Test Matches
Month: October 2025
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | October 2-6, 2025 | Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | October 10-14, 2025 | Kolkata | 9:30 AM IST |
Venues:
- 1st Test: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- 2nd Test: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India vs South Africa Test Series 2025
Series: IDFC First Bank Test Series
Format: 2 Test Matches
Month: November 2025
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 14-18, 2025 | New Delhi | 9:30 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | November 22-26, 2025 | Guwahati | 9:30 AM IST |
Venues:
- 1st Test: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- 2nd Test: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Historic Milestone
Guwahati in Assam will become the 30th venue to host a Test match in India when it hosts the second Test against South Africa.
India Home Test Season 2025
India will host two Test series at home following their tour of England.
West Indies Tour of India
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2-6, 2025 | 1st Test | Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
| Oct 10-14, 2025 | 2nd Test | Kolkata | 9:30 AM |
South Africa Tour of India
Test Matches
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14-18, 2025 | 1st Test | New Delhi | 9:30 AM |
| Nov 22-26, 2025 | 2nd Test | Guwahati | 9:30 AM |
Complete Test Calendar Summary
Total Test Matches in 2025: 9 Tests
- Away: 5 Tests in England (June-August)
- Home: 4 Tests (2 vs West Indies, 2 vs South Africa)
Monthly Breakdown
- June-August: India tour of England (5 Tests)
- October: West Indies tour of India (2 Tests)
- November: South Africa tour of India (2 Tests)
Key Information
Sponsorship
- Both Test series are sponsored by IDFC First Bank
World Test Championship Context
- England Tour: Crucial for India’s WTC 2025-27 cycle, first Test series of the new cycle
- Home Series: The Tests against West Indies and South Africa continue India’s WTC points accumulation
- All 9 Test matches contribute to India’s World Test Championship standings
Match Timings
- All four Test matches will begin at 9:30 AM IST
- There won’t be any day-night Test matches in the upcoming home season
Ticket Information
Official Ticketing: Tickets will be available through BCCI.tv and authorized platforms. Check the official BCCI website for ticket sale announcements.
Broadcasting & Streaming
Live coverage will be available on Star Sports networks in India and Disney+ Hotstar for streaming. International viewers should check local cricket broadcasters.
Previous Encounters
- India and West Indies last squared off in a Test series in July 2023, where India won the series 1-0
- The all-format challenge against the Proteas will be the first since India’s tour of South Africa in December and January 2023-2024
Source: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Last Updated: June 2025