India WTC Schedule: Next Test match of team India

Team India recently concluded a Test series at home against South Africa (a 0-2 loss).

Their next assignment in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle is scheduled for the middle of 2026.

India tour of Sri Lanka – August 2026 (2 Tests)

India will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series, an important away assignment in slow, spin-friendly conditions.

India tour of New Zealand – October–November 2026 (2 Tests)

A challenging overseas tour where swinging conditions will test India’s batting lineup across two crucial WTC matches.

Australia tour of India – January–February 2027 (5 Tests)

A blockbuster five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home — the longest and most important series of the WTC cycle.

The results against Australia (5 Tests) will largely determine India’s chances of reaching the WTC Final.

If India finish in the top two of the WTC standings, they will qualify for the final scheduled at Lord’s.

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