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Guwahati to Host Its Maiden Test as India Gears Up for 2025 Home Season Against West Indies and South Africa
India is set to embark on an action-packed home season in 2025, featuring Test series against West Indies and South Africa, followed by ODIs and T20Is against the Proteas. The highly anticipated season will see Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium making history by hosting its first-ever Test match.
India’s 2025 Home Season A Thrilling Schedule
India will first take on West Indies in a two-match Test series, followed by an extensive all-format series against South Africa spanning from October to December 2025. The series will act as a crucial preparation phase for Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.
India vs West Indies Test Series Fixtures
The Men in Blue will begin their home season against West Indies with two Test matches
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First Test – Ahmedabad, October 2-6
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Second Test – Kolkata, October 10-14
The Caribbean side last visited India for a Test series in 2018, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat.
South Africa’s Tour of India Guwahati to Make History
Following the West Indies series, India will shift focus to South Africa, playing two Test matches, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is.
The first Test between India and South Africa will be held in New Delhi from November 14 to 18. Meanwhile, the second Test will be a historic moment for Guwahati, as the Barsapara Stadium will host its maiden Test match from November 22 to 26.
India vs South Africa Full Schedule
Test Series
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First Test – New Delhi, November 14-18
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Second Test – Guwahati, November 22-26
ODI Series
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First ODI – Ranchi, November 30
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Second ODI – Raipur, December 3
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Third ODI – Vizag, December 6
T20I Series
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First T20I – Cuttack, December 9
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Second T20I – Chandigarh Mullanpur, December 11
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Third T20I – Dharamsala, December 14
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Fourth T20I – Lucknow, December 17
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Fifth T20I – Ahmedabad, December 19
The five-match T20I series will serve as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Guwahati’s Historic Test Match
The Barsapara Stadium, which has previously hosted ODIs and T20Is, will now step onto the Test cricket stage for the first time in November 2025. This move highlights India’s efforts to expand Test cricket to new venues across the country.
Guwahati’s entry into the Test match fold comes after years of hosting high-profile limited-overs matches, making it a significant moment for Assam cricket and Indian cricket fans in the Northeast.
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