The West Indies men’s cricket team is set for a busy international calendar from May to December 2025, featuring a mix of home and away fixtures. Their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign will kick off with a three-match home Test series against Australia from June 25 to July 16.
Before their first home Test, the team will tour the United Kingdom from May 21 to June 15, playing three ODIs and three T20Is each against Ireland and England. This series will serve as crucial preparation ahead of their WTC campaign and home summer.
Daren Sammy’s First Test Assignment as West Indies Head Coach
The three-Test home series against Australia will mark the first Test assignment for Daren Sammy as West Indies’ head coach, following his takeover from red-ball coach Andre Coley. The series will commence with the first Test on June 25 at Kensington Oval, Barbados, followed by the second Test at Grenada National Stadium on July 3. The final Test will begin on July 12 at Sabina Park, Jamaica, concluding the highly anticipated series.
White-Ball Action Against Australia and Pakistan
Following the conclusion of the Test series against Australia, the focus will shift to white-ball cricket. The West Indies will take on Australia in a five-match T20I series from July 20 to July 28. This series will be significant as both teams look to fine-tune their squads ahead of future ICC tournaments.
The home summer will conclude with a limited-overs series against Pakistan from July 31 to August 12. The three T20Is will be played in Florida at Broward County, a key venue for growing the sport in the USA. The ODI series will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, offering West Indies a chance to test their squad depth before heading into an overseas leg.
West Indies’ Overseas Tours: India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand
Once the home summer wraps up, the West Indies men’s team will embark on a demanding three-nation overseas tour from September 21 to December 23, covering:
- India – Two Test matches
- Bangladesh – Three ODIs and three T20Is
- New Zealand – A full series with five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Test matches
These away fixtures will serve as crucial challenges for the team, providing an opportunity to compete in diverse conditions as they look to build a strong squad for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle and upcoming ICC tournaments.
West Indies Women’s Team Set for a Crucial 2025 Season
The West Indies women’s team also has a packed schedule in 2025, starting with the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan from April 4 to April 19. Six teams will compete for two spots in the marquee event in India, which is scheduled for August-September 2025.
After the qualifiers, the women’s team will tour England for a full white-ball series from May 21 to June 8, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. This series will be crucial for team development, especially leading into the Women’s Cricket World Cup later in the year.
Historic Women’s Series Against South Africa in Barbados
Later in 2025, the West Indies women’s team will host South Africa for a historic white-ball series at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados. This will mark the first time the venue hosts an international women’s series, signifying an important milestone for women’s cricket in the Caribbean.
The West Indies men’s and women’s teams are gearing up for an action-packed season in 2025, with a blend of WTC matches, white-ball series, and global tournaments. While the men’s team looks to strengthen their red-ball performances under Daren Sammy and compete in high-profile away tours, the women’s team will focus on securing a spot in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and making history at home. With an exciting year ahead, West Indies cricket fans have plenty to look forward to in both formats of the game.
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