India's WTC 2023-25 Schedule

India will start their WTC 2023-25 cycle with two Tests against West Indies, which will take place from July 12.

Jun 14, 2023 - 20:36

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Team India completed the 2021-23 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) on top of the standings, but fell short in the championship match. India, which last claimed an International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy in 2013, had high hopes for this year's competition. The Rohit Sharma-led team was defeated by Australia in the WTc final on June 11 at The Oval in London, marking India's second consecutive failure in the championship match.

Team India invited Pat Cummins and co. to bowl first after winning the toss. Australia scored 469 runs in their first innings thanks to centuries by Travis Head and Steve Smith, indicating that the Indian bowlers failed to impress. In contrast, India scored only 296 points in their first innings.

On the fourth day of the one-off Test, Australia declared their second innings at 270/8 in their second innings. In pursuit of a 444-run target, India batters once again labored with the bat and were bowled out for 234 runs.

In the inaugural WTC final in Southampton in 2021, India faced New Zealand. India was dismissed for 217 and 170 runs in their two innings. In contrast, the Black Caps advanced to an eight-wicket victory despite being dismissed for 249 runs in their first innings.

India’s WTC 2023-25 schedule

Team India will commence its WTC 2023-25 cycle with two Tests against West Indies, which will be played in Dominica from July 12 to July 16 and in Trinidad from July 20 to July 24.

India will play two Tests in South Africa between December 2023 and January 2024. In January and February of 2024, Rohit Sharma and company will host five Tests against England. In September and October of 2024, India will host Bangladesh for two Test matches.

New Zealand will play three Tests in India in October and November 2024, following Bangladesh's visit. In addition to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia, Team India's WTC 2023-25 cycle incorporates the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia. Between November 2024 and January 2025, India will participate in five Tests.