The West Indies Men’s cricket team has confirmed an extensive overseas calendar for the final months of 2025, committing to play 22 matches across four countries. The itinerary spans all formats and represents one of the most ambitious touring blocks in recent West Indies history, aimed at bolstering their competitiveness in Test cricket and strengthening their white-ball squads ahead of major global events.
The action begins with a historic three-match T20I series against Nepal, scheduled from September 27 to 30, marking the first time these two teams will meet in a bilateral series. The matches will be played in Sharjah, a neutral venue that gives Nepal a platform against a full-member nation and offers West Indies a chance to test bench strength in less familiar conditions.
The marquee series of this schedule will be the two-Test tour of India, part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. Scheduled from October 2 to 14, the matches will be played in Ahmedabad and Delhi, where spin-friendly surfaces will present a stern challenge for Kraigg Brathwaite’s side. For the West Indies, this will be their first red-ball assignment in India since 2018, making it a key barometer of their progress in the longest format.
Following the India tour, the team heads to Bangladesh for a limited-overs series running from October 18 to November 1, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is. This segment will allow West Indies to test their middle-order stability and fine-tune combinations for future white-ball tournaments.
The tour calendar concludes with a full-fledged series in New Zealand, featuring five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Tests from early November through December 22. Matches are scheduled in traditional Kiwi strongholds such as Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington. The New Zealand leg is expected to be the most grueling, as it will involve continuous format switches and a demanding travel schedule across multiple venues.
This packed program is both an opportunity and a challenge. It will help West Indies accumulate valuable Test Championship points, gain experience in diverse conditions, and give fringe players chances to step up. However, player workload will be a concern with the quick turnaround between series and the mix of formats. Squad rotation will likely be crucial, with selectors needing to balance the need for continuity with managing fatigue and avoiding injuries.
The cricketing world will watch closely to see if West Indies can maintain consistency across this long stretch. Strong performances, particularly in India and New Zealand, could signal a resurgence of West Indies cricket as a competitive force. Conversely, poor results may trigger calls for deeper structural reforms. Either way, the final quarter of 2025 promises to be a defining period for Caribbean cricket and a true test of their resilience and adaptability.
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