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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the India senior men’s home series schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season, slated to begin in October 2025.
“The home season will commence with the IDFC First Bank Test series against West Indies, starting on 2nd October 2025 in Ahmedabad. The second and final Test of the series will be held in Kolkata from 10th October.
The second Test between South Africa and India will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati as Assam will get to host their first International Test match.
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“India will host South Africa for a gripping contest across all three formats. The IDFC First Bank Test series against South Africa will be horic as Guwahati is set to host its maiden Test match. The series will begin in New Delhi on 14th November, with Guwahati hosting the second Test from 22nd November,” the BCCI announced in a statement.

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West Indies Tour of India

No.
Date (From)
Date (To)
Time
Match
Venue

1
Thu
02-Oct-25
Mon
06-Oct-25
9:30 AM
1st Test
Ahmedabad

2
Fri
10-Oct-25
Tue
14-Oct-25
9:30 AM
2nd Test
Kolkata

South Africa Tour of India

No.
Date (From)
Date (To)
Time
Match
Venue

1
Fri
14-Nov-25
Tue
18-Nov-25
9:30 AM
1st Test
New Delhi

2
Sat
22-Nov-25
Wed
26-Nov-25
9:30 AM
2nd Test
Guwahati

3
Sun
30-Nov-25

1:30 PM
1st ODI
Ranchi

4
Wed
03-Dec-25

1:30 PM
2nd ODI
Raipur

5
Sat
06-Dec-25

1:30 PM
3rd ODI
Vizag

6
Tue
09-Dec-25

7:00 PM
1st T20I
Cuttack

7
Thu
11-Dec-25

7:00 PM
2nd T20I

8
Sun
14-Dec-25

7:00 PM
3rd T20I
Dharamsala

9
Wed
17-Dec-25

7:00 PM
4th T20I
Lucknow

10
Fri
19-Dec-25

7:00 PM
5th T20I
Ahmedabad

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