When Will India Play Next Test Match? Full List of India’s Test Matches in WTC 2025-27 Cycle
India’s next Test series will be against West Indies in October 2025. Here's the full schedule of WTC 2025–27 cycle.
India kicked off their 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw against England. The final Test at The Oval ended with a six-run win for India, thanks to Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket haul. The victory also continued England’s wait for a Test series win against India, which last came in 2018.
This series marked the beginning of a long WTC journey for India. So what’s next?
Here’s a full look at India’s upcoming Test matches in this WTC cycle.
India’s Next Test Assignments
India will now take a short break from red-ball cricket. Their next series will be at home in October 2025 against the West Indies.
- 1st Test vs West Indies: October 2–6 in Ahmedabad
- 2nd Test vs West Indies: October 10–14 in Delhi
After that, they will host South Africa in November 2025.
- 1st Test vs South Africa: November 14–18 in Kolkata
- 2nd Test vs South Africa: November 22–26 in Guwahati
In 2026, India will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan at home. This match will not be part of the WTC.
They will then travel to Sri Lanka and New Zealand later in the year, with two Tests each on those tours. The exact dates are yet to be announced.
India vs Afghanistan (One-off Test)
- Scheduled for June 2026 (Home)
- Not part of the WTC
Tour of Sri Lanka
- 2 Tests in August 2026 (Away)
- WTC matches – Dates TBA
Tour of New Zealand
- 2 Tests in October 2026 (Away)
- WTC matches – Dates TBA
Big Finish Against Australia
India’s WTC journey will end with a blockbuster five-match Test series against Australia at home in January 2027. The venues and dates are yet to be announced.
This series could play a key role in deciding who reaches the WTC final.
Post-Kohli-Rohit-Ashwin Era Begins
India’s recent performance in England, especially after the retirements of big names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin, has given fans fresh hope. Young players are stepping up, and captain Shubman Gill now has a big task ahead — to guide India to the WTC final in this new era.
