WTC 2025-27 / After England, now India will play Test series against these 5 teams, see full schedule

WTC 2025-27: Recently, Team India played a five-match Test series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The series was part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, in which India has played five matches so far. With two wins, two losses and a draw, India is third in the points table. Both the teams performed brilliantly in this series, but now the Indian team is focused on the upcoming challenges.

India's upcoming Test schedule

Team India has five more Test series in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, in which it is very important to win so that they can strengthen their position in the points table and make it to the final. Let's take a look at India's upcoming Test schedule:

1. Asia Cup 2025 and Test series against West Indies

Asia Cup 2025 will start from September 9, with the final to be played on September 29. Soon after this tournament, India will play a two-Test series against West Indies in October 2025:

1st Test: October 2, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

2nd Test: October 10, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

This home series will be a golden opportunity for India, as Indian spinners and batsmen often perform well in home conditions.

2. Home series against South Africa

After the West Indies series, the Shubman Gill-led Indian team will play a two-Test series against South Africa in November 2025:

1st Test: November 14

2nd Test: November 22

This series will be a tough challenge for India considering South Africa's fast bowling and strong batting lineup. However, India's record on home grounds has been excellent.

3. Tour of Sri Lanka

In August 2026, the Indian team will tour Sri Lanka, where a two-Test series will be played. Before this tour, India has to play the T20 World Cup 2026 and some ODIs and T20 matches, due to which the schedule of the players will be very busy. Sri Lankan pitches are favorable for spinners, and India will have a strong chance of winning with experienced bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

4. Tour of New Zealand

In November 2026, India will tour New Zealand, where two Test matches as well as three ODIs and five T20 matches will be played. The fast and bouncy pitches of New Zealand will put the Indian batsmen and fast bowlers to a tough test. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will have the responsibility to perform well here.

5. Final Test series against Australia

India will play its last Test series of the WTC 2025-27 cycle against Australia in January 2027. This series will take place in India, and it will be very important for India to make it to the WTC final. India will have to take advantage of their home record against the strong Australian team.

Challenges and expectations

India's schedule in the WTC 2025-27 cycle is challenging, but the team has a great mix of experience and youthful vigour. Players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Jasprit Bumrah will play a key role in this cycle. Also, India's dominance on home grounds and ability to adapt on foreign pitches make them strong contenders.

Fans hope that the Indian team will make it to the WTC final this cycle by learning from their mistakes and with a better strategy. Will India be able to win the WTC title this time? Only time will tell, but this journey full of excitement and enthusiasm will definitely be worth watching!