Here’s a simple breakdown of the India’s cricket schedule for 2024, including match dates and venues:
Date Range | Event | Venue |
---|---|---|
January 3-7 | 3rd Test vs South Africa | Cape Town |
January 11-17 | 3-match T20I series vs Afghanistan | Home |
January 19-Feb 11 | ICC U19 World Cup | South Africa |
Jan 25-Mar 11 | 5-match Test series vs England | Hyderabad, Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi, Dharamsala |
March-June | IPL 2024 | – |
June 4-30 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | West Indies/USA |
July | 3 ODIs and 3 T20I vs Sri Lanka (Away) | – |
September | 2 Tests and 3 T20I vs Bangladesh | Home |
October | 3-match Test series vs New Zealand | Home |
Nov-Dec | 5-match Test series vs Australia (Away) | – |
Indian Cricket Action: Battling in Tests, T20I Thrills, and IPL 2024 Countdown
In January, the Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for some important matches. Right now, they are trailing 0-1 in the Test series against South Africa and are determined to bounce back. After that, they’ll be playing against England in a five-match series as part of the World Test Championship. But before that, there’s a crucial T20I series against Afghanistan at home. This series is significant as it’s the last practice before the T20 World Cup in June. And in between all of this, there’s the IPL 2024 happening from March to May in India.
India’s Cricket Journey Post-Monsoon Challenges
After the rainy season, cricket is back in action with a mix of one-day and Test matches. India kicks off with white-ball games in Sri Lanka, then faces Bangladesh and New Zealand at home. These matches are important for India’s rankings in one-day and T20 cricket. As the year ends, a huge Test series against Australia awaits in their territory. It’s a tough challenge that will show how well India can perform away from home and will be a grand finish to a year filled with great cricket moments.