India’s Test matches against the West Indies and South Africa, along with women’s ODIs against Australia, will have new venues, the BCCI announced. Australia A will also tour India, playing matches in Lucknow and Kanpur.
Mumbai | June 9, 2025: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced significant changes to the venues of several upcoming matches involving both the men’s and women’s Indian cricket teams. This includes two Test matches in the men’s series against West Indies and South Africa, as well as three women’s ODI matches.Australia’s men’s tour of India is also planned.
Men’s Test Match Venue Changes
The second India-West Indies Test, originally scheduled for Kolkata, moves to Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting October 10, 2025.
The first Test against South Africa, planned for Delhi, will now be at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, beginning November 14, 2025.
Women’s ODI Series Venue Change
The three-match India-Australia ODI series, previously set for Chennai, has moved due to Chepauk Stadium renovations.
Two matches will be at PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh.
The final ODI is at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Updated Men’s Team Schedule Highlights
- West Indies vs. India Tests: First Test in Ahmedabad (Oct 2), second in New Delhi (Oct 10).
- South Africa vs. India Tests: First Test in Kolkata (Nov 14), second in Guwahati (Nov 22).
- ODIs vs. South Africa: Matches in Ranchi, Raipur, and Vizag (Nov 30 – Dec 6).
- T20Is vs. South Africa: Matches spread across Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad (Dec 9 – 19).
Australia A Tour
The Australia A men’s team will tour India with multi-day matches in Lucknow from September 16 and 23, followed by a three-match ODI series against India A in Kanpur.
