The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has outlined the national team’s One Day
International (ODI) schedule leading up to the 2027 ICC World Cup. Over the next two years, India
is set to participate in 27 ODIs, distributed across nine series against various international
opponents. This strategic plan aims to provide the team with ample preparation and competitive
exposure before the global tournament.
Detailed Schedule:
- August 2025 – Tour of Bangladesh (Away): India will commence their ODI journey post
the 2025 Champions Trophy with a three-match series against Bangladesh. Playing in
Bangladesh’s familiar conditions will offer a challenging start to the campaign. - October-November 2025 – Tour of Australia (Away): Following the Asia Cup T20
tournament, India will head to Australia for a three-match ODI series. Matches between
these two cricketing giants are always highly anticipated, promising thrilling encounters. - November-December 2025 – South Africa ODI Series (Home): Returning home, India
will host South Africa for a three-match series. This home advantage will be crucial for the
team to solidify their strategies and team combinations. - January 2026 – New Zealand ODI Series (Home): The new year brings a home series
against New Zealand. This series is particularly significant as it marks the first ODI face-off
between the two teams since the Champions Trophy final in Dubai. - June 2026 – Afghanistan ODI Series (Home): Post the IPL and co-hosting the T20 World
Cup with Sri Lanka, India will engage in a historic three-match ODI series against
Afghanistan, marking their first bilateral ODI series. - July 2026 – Tour of England (Away): India will tour England for a three-match ODI series,
followed by five T20Is. This series will test the team’s adaptability to English conditions. - September-October 2026 – West Indies ODI Series (Home): India will host the West
Indies for a three-match series. The Caribbean team’s dynamic style will provide a diverse
challenge for the hosts. - October-December 2026 – New Zealand ODI Series (Away): India will travel to New
Zealand for a three-match ODI series, offering an opportunity to acclimate to different
playing conditions. - January 2027 – Sri Lanka ODI Series (Home): Concluding their pre-World Cup schedule,
India will host Sri Lanka for a three-match series. This final series will be pivotal for
finalizing the squad and strategies ahead of the World Cup.
This comprehensive schedule ensures that the Indian cricket team engages with a variety of
opponents across different conditions, providing a robust platform to prepare for the 2027 World
Cup.