India ended their England tour on a high as they beat the hosts by six runs in their final match at the Oval and held them to a 2-2 draw.
It was a momentous achievement for a relatively young Indian side, led by a new captain, Shubman Gill. Despite the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Team India showed their resilience and at the end of the day bragged a morale victory.
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The team now has a series of important fixtures lined up, including home Test series against West Indies and South Africa.
What’s next for Team India after the England Test Series?
India’s immediate future in international cricket involves a break in August 2025, as the originally planned tour of Bangladesh has been cancelled due to political tensions between the two nations.
This leaves India with a blank month and gives the team a much-needed break before they dive into their next big international assignment.
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What are India's next Test matches? Full schedule
India will next host West Indies in a two-match Test series.
The series will start on October 2, 2025, in Ahmedabad and the second and final Test will be played on October 10, 2025, in Delhi.
After the West Indies series, India will tour Australia for a 3 T20Is and 5 ODIs match series. Then, India will host South Africa for a multi-format tour, beginning with two Tests in Kolkata (starting November 14) and Guwahati (starting November 22).
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What’s the full schedule for India’s Test matches in 2025?
Here’s a complete list of Team India’s upcoming fixtures after the England Test series:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | India vs West Indies – 1st Test | Ahmedabad |
| Oct 10, 2025 | India vs West Indies – 2nd Test | Delhi |
| Nov 14, 2025 | India vs South Africa – 1st Test | Kolkata |
| Nov 22, 2025 | India vs South Africa – 2nd Test | Guwahati |