India Announces 2025-26 Home International Schedule

Cricket fans in India can look forward to a packed international season, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announcing the schedule for the 2025-26 home international series. This includes engagements with West Indies and South Africa, encompassing Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

Key Highlights of the Schedule:

• West Indies Series: India will commence the season by hosting West Indies for a two-match Test series.
  • Test 1: Ahmedabad (October 2-6)
  • Test 2: Kolkata (October 10-14)
• South Africa Series: Following the West Indies series, South Africa will be the next team to visit India for a full-fledged series, crucial for both teams’ World Test Championship campaigns.
• Guwahati Test: Guwahati, Assam, will be the 30th venue to host a Test match in India when it plays host to the second Test against South Africa.
• Women’s ODI World Cup & Asia Cup: While specific dates and venues have not been announced, India is also slated to host the Women's ODI World Cup and the men's Asia Cup.

Detailed Schedule Breakdown:

Test Matches:

1. Ahmedabad vs West Indies (October 2-6)
2. Kolkata vs West Indies (October 10-14)
3. Delhi vs South Africa (November 14-18)
4. Guwahati vs South Africa (November 22-26)

One Day Internationals (ODIs):

1. Ranchi (November 30)
2. Raipur (December 3)
3. Visakhapatnam (December 6)

Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):

1. Cuttack (December 9)
2. Mullanpur (December 11)
3. Dharamsala (December 14)
4. Lucknow (December 17)
5. Ahmedabad (December 19)

Match Timing:

• ODIs begin at 1:30 PM IST
• T20Is begin at 7:00 PM IST

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