India’s Schedule Leading Up to Champions Trophy

Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, the Indian cricket team is set for a relentless schedule as they build up to the 2025 Champions Trophy. With a mix of Test matches and limited-overs contests, the team will be tested to the limit.

The immediate focus is on the home series against Bangladesh, followed by a grueling Test series against New Zealand. These matches will be crucial for India’s World Test Championship campaign, where they currently hold the top spot. However, there’s a cloud of uncertainty over the Bangladesh series due to the ongoing political situation in the country.

After the New Zealand series, India will travel to South Africa for a short T20I series, followed by the mammoth task of taking on Australia in a five-match Test series. This will be the first time a Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be contested over five matches, making it a historic series.

The year 2025 will kick off with a high-voltage T20I and ODI series against England at home. This series will be crucial for India to fine-tune their white-ball squad for the Champions Trophy. The marquee event itself, the Champions Trophy, is scheduled for February-March 2025 in Pakistan.

With a packed itinerary, the Indian team management will face the challenge of managing workload and ensuring players are fresh for the crucial tournaments. The team’s depth will be tested as they juggle different formats and conditions.

As India aims to dominate world cricket, the next few months will be crucial in shaping their preparations for the Champions Trophy. With a strong core and a talented bench, the team will be confident of their chances of lifting the coveted trophy.

The road to the Champions Trophy is going to be a long and arduous one, but it’s a journey that every Indian cricket fan is eagerly looking forward to.

India’s entire all-format international schedule until the 2025 Champions Trophy

(i) Bangladesh tour of India – 2 Tests, 3 T20Is during September-October 2024

(ii) New Zealand tour of India – 3 Tests during October-November 2024

(iii) India tour of South Africa – 4 T20Is during November 2024

(iv) India tour of Australia – 5 Tests during November 2024-January 2025

(v) England tour of India – 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs during January-February 2025

(vi) ICC Champions Trophy 2025 during February-March 2025