Which are next major Cricket seasons in India in 2025 after IPL is over

Gandhinagar: On June 3, 2025, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came to an end. The following are the forthcoming cricket seasons and competitions in India for the rest of 2025, based on the information currently available:

1. West Indies Tour of India (October 2 – October 15, 2025):
   • Format: Likely to include T20Is and ODIs (exact formats and number of matches to be confirmed).
   • This tour is part of the international cricket calendar, featuring the Indian men’s team hosting the West Indies.
2. South Africa Tour of India (October 19 – November 8, 2025):
   • Format: Expected to be an all-format series, potentially including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
   • This series is part of India’s international home season, as announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
3. Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026:
   • Tentative Dates: Likely in February-March 2026, though exact dates are not yet confirmed.
   • Format: T20 franchise league, similar to the IPL, featuring women’s teams.
   • While this falls in early 2026, it’s worth noting as a major domestic T20 league following the IPL. The WPL typically follows the IPL in India’s cricket calendar.
4. Domestic Cricket Tournaments:
   • Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL): Scheduled from June 5 to July 6, 2025, this T20 league is a prominent domestic competition in India.
   • Other domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, or Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy may follow later in 2025, but specific schedules for these post-June events are not detailed in the provided sources. These tournaments typically occur in the latter half of the year or early next year.
5. ICC Women’s ODI World Cup (September 30 – November 2, 2025):
   • Hosts: India and Sri Lanka.
   • Format: ODI.
   • This major international tournament will see the Indian women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, competing for their first ICC trophy. It’s a significant event in India’s cricket calendar, with matches hosted across Indian venues.

• No international men’s cricket series are scheduled in India immediately after the IPL (June 2025) until the West Indies tour in October, as the Indian men’s team is set to tour England for a five-match Test series from June 20 to August 4, 2025.
• The domestic cricket calendar (e.g., Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) often fills the gap after the IPL, but exact dates for these tournaments in late 2025 are not specified in the sources.
• Always check official BCCI announcements or platforms like ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz for the latest schedules, as dates and tournaments may be updated closer to the time.