What’s Next for Team India After Australia Series? Check the Complete Schedule
After concluding their intense series against Australia on November 8, Team India is all set to turn their attention to the next major challenge — a home series against South Africa. The tour will feature two Test matches, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), beginning November 14 and continuing till December 19.
This upcoming series marks the final leg of India’s 2025 home season and will play a crucial role in the World Test Championship and the ODI rankings.
🏏 South Africa’s Tour of India 2025 – Full Schedule
Test Series
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1st Test: November 14–18, Kolkata
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2nd Test: November 22–26, Guwahati
ODI Series
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1st ODI: November 30, Ranchi
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2nd ODI: December 3, Raipur
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3rd ODI: December 6, Visakhapatnam
T20I Series
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1st T20I: December 9, Cuttack
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2nd T20I: December 11, New Chandigarh
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3rd T20I: December 14, Dharamsala
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4th T20I: December 17, Lucknow
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5th T20I: December 19, Ahmedabad
The long-format games will kick off the tour, followed by the ODI and T20I legs. The series will serve as key preparation for India’s 2025 cricket calendar, which includes major overseas assignments next year.
🇮🇳 India’s Squad for Test Series Against South Africa
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Shubman Gill (Captain)
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Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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KL Rahul
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Sai Sudharsan
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Devdutt Padikkal
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Dhruv Jurel
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Washington Sundar
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Axar Patel
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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Mohammed Siraj
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Akashdeep
The BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, announced the 15-member squad earlier this week. Notably, Rishabh Pant makes a long-awaited return after recovering from a foot injury that sidelined him for the England and West Indies series.
Meanwhile, Akashdeep earns a call-up as one of the fresh inclusions, while Prasidh Krishna and N Jagadeesan have been dropped from the previous lineup.
🇦🇺 Recap: India’s Tour of Australia
India’s recent tour of Australia featured a three-match ODI and a five-match T20I series, held from September 19 to November 8. The hosts clinched the ODI series 2–1, while India currently leads the T20I series 2–1, with the final match scheduled for November 8. The outcome will determine whether India secures the series victory or if Australia levels it 2–2.
The Australian tour served as a vital test of India’s bench strength and adaptability across formats, with young players stepping up in the absence of key seniors.
🏁 Looking Ahead
The South Africa series presents a great opportunity for Team India to fine-tune its squad balance before heading into a busy 2026 international calendar. With Shubman Gill leading the side and Rishabh Pant back in the mix, India will be eager to maintain their dominance at home and continue building momentum across all formats.