Cricket fans are in for a thrilling season as both India’s men’s and women’s teams are set to tour Australia at different times during the 2025-26 cricket calendar. Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a packed schedule featuring India, marking a historic season where men’s international matches will be played across all eight Australian states and territories for the first time.
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India Men’s White-Ball Tour of Australia 2025
India’s men’s team will travel to Australia later this year for an eight-match white-ball series across eight different cities. The action-packed tour will include three ODIs and five T20Is, with matches hosted in venues such as Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane.
The ODI series will be played first, starting on October 19 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide (Oct 23) and Sydney (Oct 25). After the ODIs, the five-match T20I series will commence on October 29 in Canberra, with subsequent matches in Melbourne (Oct 31), Hobart (Nov 2), Gold Coast (Nov 6), and Brisbane (Nov 8).
This tour will serve as a crucial preparation for India’s white-ball squad as they gear up for future ICC events.
India Women’s Multi-Format Tour of Australia 2026
Meanwhile, India’s women’s team will also embark on a major tour of Australia in early 2026, featuring three ODIs, three T20Is, and a historic day-night Test match. The marquee Test match will take place at the newly renovated WACA Ground in Perth from March 6 to 9.
The T20I series will begin at the SCG on February 15, followed by matches in Canberra (Feb 19) and Adelaide (Feb 21). The ODI series will be played in Brisbane (Feb 24), Hobart (Feb 27), and Melbourne (March 1) before the highly anticipated pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground.
This tour will be a major milestone for Indian women’s cricket, offering them valuable experience in Australian conditions while competing in all three formats.
Significance of These Tours
- Historic Season for Australia: For the first time, men’s international matches will be played in all eight Australian states and territories.
- Preparation for Major ICC Events: Both India’s men’s and women’s teams will use these tours to fine-tune their strategies for upcoming ICC tournaments.
- Women’s Cricket Growth: The inclusion of a day-night Test highlights the growing importance of women’s Test cricket.
India Men’s Tour of Australia 2025 – Full Schedule
ODI Series
📅 October 19 – Perth Stadium, Perth (D/N)
📅 October 23 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)
📅 October 25 – SCG, Sydney (D/N)
T20I Series
📅 October 29 – Manuka Oval, Canberra (N)
📅 October 31 – MCG, Melbourne (N)
📅 November 2 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart (N)
📅 November 6 – Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast (N)
📅 November 8 – The Gabba, Brisbane (N)
India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026 – Full Schedule
T20I Series
📅 February 15 – SCG, Sydney (N)
📅 February 19 – Manuka Oval, Canberra (N)
📅 February 21 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (N)
ODI Series
📅 February 24 – Allan Border Field, Brisbane (D/N)
📅 February 27 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart (D/N)
📅 March 1 – CitiPower Centre, Melbourne (D/N)
Only Test (Day-Night)
📅 March 6-9 – WACA Ground, Perth (D/N)
Final Thoughts
India’s upcoming tours of Australia promise high-intensity cricket in both men’s and women’s formats. While the men’s team will look to dominate in the limited-overs series, the women’s team will aim to shine across all three formats, especially in the historic day-night Test.
With cricket fans eagerly awaiting these blockbuster clashes, all eyes will be on Team India’s performances Down Under!
