India’s cricket calendar for the home season 2024-25 promises an exhilarating lineup of international fixtures, announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Highlighted by crucial ICC World Test Championship matches, the season is set to captivate fans nationwide.
The action-packed season commences in September as India welcomes Bangladesh for a gripping series featuring two World Test Championship encounters followed by three T20 Internationals.
The inaugural Test will commence in Chennai on 19th September, with Kanpur hosting the second Test starting 27th September. The T20Is will be spread across picturesque venues in Dharamshala, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
October will witness the arrival of New Zealand for a red-ball extravaganza, with matches scheduled in Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. The series spans three enthralling World Test Championship Tests, promising fierce competition between the two cricketing powerhouses.
As the new year dawns, India will face England in a thrilling white-ball showdown to wrap up the home season. The English side will challenge India across five T20 Internationals starting from 22nd January, followed by three One Day Internationals commencing on 6th February.
The venues for these matches include iconic cricket grounds such as Chennai, Kolkata, Rajkot, Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad.
This meticulously planned schedule not only showcases India’s prowess on home turf but also sets the stage for intense cricketing battles that will resonate across the globe.
Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing top-tier athleticism and strategic prowess from some of the world’s best players.
With each series strategically placed throughout the season, fans can expect a riveting display of cricketing excellence as India prepares to defend its home advantage against formidable opponents.
The BCCI’s announcement ensures that the cricketing fraternity eagerly anticipates the 2024-25 season, marking it as a calendar highlight for sports enthusiasts worldwide.
India’s home schedule (2024-25):
Bangladesh’s Tour of India
19 to 23 September: First Test, Chennai
27 September to 01 October: Second Test, Kanpur
New Zealand’s Tour of India
16 to 20 October: First Test, Bengaluru
24 to 28 October: Second Test, Pune
01 to 05 November: Third Test, Mumbai
England’s Tour of India
22 January: First T20I, Chennai
25 January: Second T20I, Kolkata
28 January: Third T20I, Rajkot
31 January: Fourth T20I, Pune
02 February: Fifth T20I, Mumbai
06 February: First ODI, Nagpur
09 February: Second ODI, Cuttack
12 February: Third ODI, Ahmedabad