The West Indies cricket team is preparing for an action-packed 2025, featuring high-profile home series against Australia and Pakistan, as well as significant tours to Ireland and England. These fixtures are set to provide thrilling contests for fans and crucial opportunities for the team to showcase their prowess on the international stage.
One of the marquee events of the year is Australia’s tour of the Caribbean, marking their first visit in a decade. The series is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2025, with the first Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados. This will be followed by the second Test at Grenada National Stadium from July 3 to 7, and the third Test at Sabina Park, Jamaica, from July 12 to 16. Notably, this series will see the Frank Worrell Trophy contested in the Caribbean for the first time since 2015. Following the Test matches, the teams will engage in a five-match T20 series, starting on July 20 at Sabina Park and concluding on July 28 at Warner Park, St. Kitts.
Earlier in the year, the West Indies are set to tour Pakistan for a two-match Test series. The tour begins with a three-day warm-up match in Rawalpindi from January 10 to 12, followed by the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17 to 21. The second Test is scheduled from January 25 to 29, with the venue yet to be confirmed. This series is expected to be a challenging one, as Pakistan has been in formidable form at home in recent years. The West Indies will need to bring their A-game to stand a chance against a strong Pakistani side.
In May 2025, the West Indies will embark on a tour of the UK, starting with a three-match ODI series against Ireland at Malahide, Dublin, on May 21, 23, and 25. Following this, they will face England in a three-match ODI series, with games at Headingley on May 29, Cardiff on June 1, and The Kia Oval on June 3. The tour will conclude with a three-match T20I series against England, with matches at Trent Bridge on June 6, Bristol on June 8, and The Rose Bowl on June 10. These encounters will be crucial for the West Indies to gain momentum and refine their squad dynamics ahead of the home series against Australia.
Domestically, the West Indies cricket calendar is equally busy. The regional four-day competition features matches such as Barbados Pride versus Jamaica Scorpions at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, starting on February 12, 2025. Other fixtures include Leeward Islands Hurricanes facing Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at Warner Park, Basseterre, and Windward Islands Volcanoes taking on their opponents at Windsor Park, Roseau. This intense domestic schedule will help identify emerging talent and provide established players with opportunities to fine-tune their skills.
This comprehensive schedule underscores a pivotal year for West Indies cricket, offering the team ample opportunities to test their mettle against top-tier international opponents and to strengthen their standing in the global cricket arena. Head coach Phil Simmons has expressed optimism about the year ahead, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive unit capable of competing at the highest level. Players like Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, and Shai Hope will be central to West Indies’ success, providing both experience and leadership on and off the field.
Fans can look forward to a series of compelling matches that promise to deliver high-quality cricket and memorable moments. The year 2025 might well be a defining chapter in the resurgence of West Indies cricket, as they aim to recapture past glories and inspire the next generation of cricketers in the Caribbean.