The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced multiple venue changes for the upcoming India home season, including high-profile Test matches, ODIs, and A-team fixtures. In a significant update, the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will now host the first Test between India and South Africa instead of the originally scheduled India vs West Indies match.
Major Venue Swaps Announced
According to the latest BCCI release:
- The 2nd Test vs West Indies, initially planned for Kolkata, will now take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, from October 10-14.
- The 1st Test vs South Africa, originally set for Delhi, has been moved to Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and will be played from November 14-18.
Additionally, due to ongoing pitch and outfield revamps at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, the upcoming India Women vs Australia Women ODI series has been shifted:
- The first two ODIs will be held at the new PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- The final ODI will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
India A and South Africa A Matches Shifted
The India A vs South Africa A multi-day and one-day series have also undergone changes:
- Three one-dayers, initially scheduled for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, will now be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.
- The multi-day matches remain at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE), Bengaluru.
Full Updated India Home Season Schedule (2025)
Australia Women’s Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Sep 14 | New Chandigarh |
| 2nd ODI | Sep 17 | New Chandigarh |
| 3rd ODI | Sep 20 | New Delhi |
Australia Men’s A Team Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Multi-Day | Sep 16-19 | Lucknow |
| 2nd Multi-Day | Sep 23-26 | Lucknow |
| 1st One-Day | Sep 30 | Kanpur |
| 2nd One-Day | Oct 3 | Kanpur |
| 3rd One-Day | Oct 5 | Kanpur |
West Indies Men’s Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Oct 2-6 | Ahmedabad |
| 2nd Test | Oct 10-14 | New Delhi |
South Africa A Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Multi-Day | Oct 30–Nov 2 | BCCI COE, Bengaluru |
| 2nd Multi-Day | Nov 6–9 | BCCI COE, Bengaluru |
| 1st One-Day | Nov 13 | Rajkot |
| 2nd One-Day | Nov 16 | Rajkot |
| 3rd One-Day | Nov 19 | Rajkot |
South Africa Men’s Tour of India
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 14–18 | Kolkata |
| 2nd Test | Nov 22–26 | Guwahati |
| 1st ODI | Nov 30 | Ranchi |
| 2nd ODI | Dec 3 | Raipur |
| 3rd ODI | Dec 6 | Vizag |
| 1st T20I | Dec 9 | Cuttack |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 11 | New Chandigarh |
| 3rd T20I | Dec 14 | Dharamsala |
| 4th T20I | Dec 17 | Lucknow |
| 5th T20I | Dec 19 | Ahmedabad |
BCCI’s Official Statement
“The 2nd Test against West Indies, originally slated for Kolkata, will now be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Meanwhile, the 1st Test against South Africa, starting November 14, 2025, has been shifted from New Delhi to Eden Gardens in Kolkata,” the BCCI said in a statement.
