The West Indies men’s team will embark on a whirlwind finish to 2025, with tours scheduled across four countries following home assignments against Australia and Pakistan.
In just under three months, the regional side will contest 22 international matches spanning all three formats.
Historic first against Nepal
The tour begins with a landmark series in Sharjah, where the West Indies will face Nepal in their first-ever bilateral encounter. The three-match T20 International series runs from September 27 to 30, opening a busy stretch that will test both depth and endurance.
Immediately after, the West Indies will shift focus to red-ball cricket, traveling to India for their first Test tour there since 2018. The two-match series, part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle, starts October 2-6 in Ahmedabad before moving to Delhi from October 10-14. The contests promise to be a stern challenge in familiar subcontinental conditions.
White-ball battles in Bangladesh
From India, the Caribbean side heads east for a white-ball showdown in Bangladesh. The schedule features three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals from October 18 to November 1. Venues are still to be confirmed, but the series is expected to draw packed crowds given the nations’ spirited cricketing rivalry.
The calendar year concludes with a comprehensive tour of New Zealand between November 5 and December 22. The itinerary includes five T20 Internationals, three ODIs, and three Tests staged across iconic venues such as Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Napier, Hamilton, Wellington, and Mount Maunganui.
A demanding road ahead
In total, the West Indies will contest four series across four nations in the span of 12 weeks. The packed itinerary marks the team’s first senior men’s tour to Nepal and their return to Test cricket in India after seven years. For players and management alike, the stretch will serve as both a test of resilience and an opportunity to showcase West Indian cricket on the global stage.
