India’s tour to England in 2025 ended on a jubilant note for the men in blue. After going 2-1 down in the third Test at Lord's, they drew in Manchester and then beat England by six runs in the final test at the Oval to draw level in the series.
The team now quickly turns their focus to upcoming assignments. India’s schedule post the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy promises to be packed with high-stakes international cricket.
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The team has a series of important fixtures lined up, including the Asia Cup and home series against West Indies and South Africa.
What’s next for Team India after the England Test Series?
India’s immediate future in international cricket involves a break in August 2025, as the originally planned tour of Bangladesh has been cancelled due to political tensions between the two nations.
This leaves India with a blank month and gives the team a much-needed break before they dive into their next big international assignment.
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When does India’s 2025 Asia Cup begin?
India’s next international cricket assignment is the 2025 Asia Cup, which will begin on September 9, 2025, in the UAE.
What matches will India play after the Asia Cup?
After the Asia Cup, India will return to action on home soil for a two-match Test series against the West Indies.
The series will start on October 2, 2025, in Ahmedabad and the second and final Test will be played on October 10, 2025, in Kolkata.
After the West Indies series, India will tour Australia for a 3 T20Is and 5 ODIs match series. Then, India will host South Africa for a multi-format tour, beginning with two Tests in New Delhi (starting November 14) and Guwahati (starting November 22).
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What’s the full schedule for India’s matches in 2025?
Here’s a complete list of Team India’s upcoming fixtures after the England Test series:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | India vs United Arab Emirates (Asia Cup 2025) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 14, 2025 | India vs Pakistan (Asia Cup 2025) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 19, 2025 | India vs Oman (Asia Cup 2025) | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Oct 2, 2025 | India vs West Indies – 1st Test | Ahmedabad |
| Oct 10, 2025 | India vs West Indies – 2nd Test | Kolkata |
| Oct-Nov 2025 | India vs Australia – 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is | Various venues |
| Nov 14, 2025 | India vs South Africa – 1st Test | New Delhi |
| Nov 22, 2025 | India vs South Africa – 2nd Test | Guwahati |
| Dec 2025 | India vs South Africa – 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is | Various venues |