India vs Australia 2025: All Upcoming Matches
Cricket lovers around the world are gearing up for another thrilling chapter in the India-Australia rivalry. Following a high-voltage Test series in late 2024, the 2025 white-ball tour beckons. In this post, you’ll find a refined, accurate, and engaging rundown of all upcoming matches between India and Australia in 2025, verified with an official source to ensure every detail is up-to date.
Tour Overview
Cricket Australia just confirmed that India and Australia will play a complete white-ball series from October 19 through November 8, 2025. The tour comprises three One Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) across diverse venues, including Canberra, Hobart, and Gold Coast for the first time in this rivalry’s history.
This marks a new milestone in the sport: matches are being hosted in every Australian state and territory, a first in 17 years.
ODI Series (3 Matches)
- 1st ODI
Date: October 19, 2025. Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Local start time: Approx. 11:30 AM local time (03:30 GMT) - 2nd ODI
Date: October 23, 2025. Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Local start time: Around 2:00 PM (03:30 GMT) - 3rd ODI
Date: October 25, 2025. Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Local start time: Around 2:30 PM (03:30)
These three ODIs kick off the tour, and all will be framed as day-night matches.
T20I Series (5 Matches)
Following the ODIs, the two nations face off across five T20Is:
- 1st T20I – October 29 at Manuka Oval, Canberra at about 7:15 PM local time (08:15 GMT)
- 2nd T20I – October 31 at Melbourne Cricket Ground at around 7:15 PM (08:15 GMT)
- 3rd T20I – November 2 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, around 7:15 PM (08:15 GMT)
- 4th T20I – November 6 at Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast, approx. 6:15 PM local (08:15 GMT)
- 5th T20I – November 8 at The Gabba, Brisbane at around 6:15 PM (08:15 GMT)
India and Australia are playing at newer grounds such as Canberra and Hobart, showing Cricket Australia’s push to take international matches to more parts of the country.
Why This Series Matters
- Historic spread of venues: Playing in all states and territories is rare, enhancing cricket’s reach.
- A landmark white-ball contest between two top teams, coming shortly after India’s Champions Trophy semi-final win over Australia earlier in 2025.
- Potential farewells: It’s been suggested that legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may feature in this tour as one of their final major series in Australia.
Match Breakdown
ODI Highlight
ODI game in the ODI triple-header is scheduled at high-profile Australia venues. Day-night timings aim to maximize viewership both in Australia and back home in India.
T20I Formats & Locations
The T20I leg traverses various venues. Matches are timed in prime evening slots locally to suit both in-stadium fans and global broadcasters. The format promises fast football-style energy and entertainment.
Smooth Transitions in Cricket Seasons
Cricket Australia’s 2025 home schedule transitions seamlessly from South Africa’s T20Is and ODI in mid-2025 into this marquee India tour before ending the year with the Ashes Test series from November 21, 2025.
Conclusion
The India vs Australia 2025 series packs plenty of action into a short span—a tight white-ball showdown that mixes the energy of possible final games at some venues with all the excitement these two teams always bring. Starting October 19 in Perth, fans can expect high-intensity encounters across three ODIs and five T20Is ending November 8 in Brisbane. This tour is set to deliver entertainment, stakes, and memorable moments at both ends of the cricket spectrum.
FAQ’s?
The tour runs from October 19 to November 8, 2025. India will first play three ODIs in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney, and then five T20Is across Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane.
There are eight matches: three ODIs followed by five T20 Internationals.
For the first time in this rivalry, matches will be played in every Australian state and territory, including Canberra and Hobart.
Cricket Australia has hinted at giving them a celebratory send-off during this tour, as it may mark their last major series in Australia.