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How did Team India perform in international cricket in 2025?
Indian cricket enjoyed a largely successful and memorable 2025, marked by historic ICC triumphs, leadership transitions, and standout individual performances across both the men’s and women’s teams. While there were a few setbacks, the year will be remembered as one of Indian cricket’s most rewarding chapters in recent times.
A year of ICC glory for Indian cricket
The biggest highlight of 2025 was India winning two ICC trophies.
- The Indian men’s team, under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, clinched the ICC Champions Trophy, reaffirming their dominance in the ODI format.
- The Indian women’s team created history by winning their maiden ODI World Cup, lifting the trophy on home soil under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy.
These twin achievements firmly established 2025 as a landmark year for Indian cricket across genders.
Indian men’s team in 2025: Consistency with a few stumbles
Despite a demanding calendar, the Indian men’s team remained largely consistent, losing just 11 out of 45 international matches played across formats.
Key moments and turning points
- India suffered a rare 0-2 Test series defeat at home against South Africa, which came as a major shock.
- The team narrowly missed out on a historic Test series win in England after letting crucial moments slip away.
- Veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket, marking the end of an era in red-ball cricket.
However, both Rohit and Kohli continued to excel in ODI cricket, rolling back the years with match-winning performances. Rohit was named Player of the Series against Australia, while Kohli earned the same honour against South Africa.
Leadership transition in Tests
Following Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement, Shubman Gill took over as captain in the longest format. The transition appeared smooth, especially during the England tour, although the home defeat to South Africa exposed areas that still need rebuilding.
T20I performances
In T20 internationals, India remained dominant in terms of results, though captain Suryakumar Yadav endured a relatively lean year with the bat. Despite this, his leadership helped India maintain a strong winning record.
Indian men’s team performance in 2025
| Format | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Draw | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | – |
| ODIs | 14 | 11 | 3 | – | – |
| T20Is | 21 | 16 | 3 | – | 2 |
Indian women’s team in 2025: World champions and rising confidence
The Indian women’s team had a clear focus in 2025—winning the ODI World Cup—and they delivered when it mattered the most.
ODI World Cup triumph at home
Despite a few nervous moments during the tournament, India held their composure to lift the ODI World Cup, a historic first for the women’s team. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front, supported by consistent performances from Smriti Mandhana and a strong bowling unit.
Strong finish to the year
India ended the year emphatically with a 5-0 clean sweep over Sri Lanka in T20Is, showcasing growing depth and confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Notably, the women’s team did not play any Test cricket in 2025, focusing entirely on white-ball formats.
Indian women’s team performance in 2025
| Format | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| T20Is | 10 | 8 | 2 | – |
Overall verdict: A year to remember
While there were a few disappointments—particularly in Test cricket—the highs of 2025 far outweighed the lows. Two ICC trophies, successful leadership transitions, and strong performances across formats made it a golden year for Indian cricket.
With the T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon and a new generation stepping up, Indian cricket enters 2026 with momentum, belief, and high expectations.