India’s cricket calendar for the 2024-25 season promises to be thrilling, with top teams like Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England set to tour. The season will feature a rich blend of formats, including five Tests, three ODIs, and eight T20Is. Let’s dive into the details of what promises to be a captivating cricketing season!

Detailed overview of the 2024-25 home season

The 2024-25 home season kicks off on September 19, 2024. This series will include intense battles across different formats, offering cricket fans a lot to look forward to.

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Series 1: Bangladesh Tour – September 19 to October 10

Chennai will host the opening Test. Known for its spin-friendly pitches, the Chepauk stadium will be a crucial battleground for both teams. Bangladesh is keen to make a mark in their third Test series in India.

Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium will witness the second Test, continuing the competition between the two sides. This venue is renowned for its challenging conditions and has hosted many memorable encounters.

The T20I series will follow the Tests, showcasing dynamic and high-energy matches across Dharamsala, Delhi, and Hyderabad.

Series 2: New Zealand Tour – October 16 to November 8

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will kick off the Test series against New Zealand. Known for its batting-friendly conditions, the pitch here is expected to provide a good balance for both batsmen and bowlers.

Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium will host the second Test. This venue has seen numerous high-scoring games and is expected to be no different.

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will wrap up the Test series. With its vibrant atmosphere and challenging conditions, Mumbai promises to be an exciting finish to the Test series.

Series 3: England Tour – Pre-Champions Trophy 2025

England will play five T20Is just before the Champions Trophy. This series will be crucial for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and showcase their skills in the shortest format.

Following the T20Is, the ODI series will be held in India. This series is expected to be highly competitive, with both teams aiming to strengthen their positions ahead of the Champions Trophy.

India’s World Test Championship (WTC) ambitions

India currently leads the WTC 2023-25 standings with six wins in nine Tests, accumulating 74 points (68.51% of the points contested). The upcoming Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand are pivotal for their bid to qualify for their third successive WTC final.

Apart from the home series, India’s significant challenge remains their five-Test tour of Australia, scheduled for the 2024-25 season. This tour will be crucial in determining their position in the WTC standings.

India’s 2024-25 home season

Bangladesh tour of India

Match	Venue	Date	Time (IST)
1st Test	Chennai	September 19 to 23	9:30 AM
2nd Test	Kanpur	September 27 to October 1	9:30 AM
1st T20I	Dharamsala	October 6	7:00 PM
2nd T20I	Delhi	October 9	7:00 PM
3rd T20I	Hyderabad	October 12	7:00 PM

New Zealand tour of India

Match	Venue	Date	Time (IST)
1st Test	Bengaluru	October 16 to 20	9:30 AM
2nd Test	Pune	October 24 to 28	9:30 AM
3rd Test	Mumbai	November 1 to 5	9:30 AM

England tour of India

Match	Venue	Date	Time (IST)
1st T20I	Chennai	January 22	7:00 PM
2nd T20I	Kolkata	January 25	7:00 PM
3rd T20I	Rajkot	January 28	7:00 PM
4th T20I	Pune	January 31	7:00 PM
5th T20I	Mumbai	February 2	7:00 PM
1st ODI	Nagpur	February 6	1:30 PM
2nd ODI	Cuttack	February 9	1:30 PM
3rd ODI	Ahmedabad	February 12	1:30 PM