Indian cricket enjoyed a landmark year in 2025, defined by historic achievements in both the men’s and women’s circuits. A crowning glory for the year was the women's team securing their maiden ODI World Cup title on home soil under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur.
A complete breakdown of Team India’s performance
Meanwhile, the men’s team added more silverware to the trophy cabinet by clinching the Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, capping off a season of high-stakes success.
How did Men in Blue fare in 2025?
However, the year was not without its challenges and emotional transitions. The men’s side faced a difficult period in the red-ball format, suffering a rare 0-2 Test series loss at home to South Africa and failing to capitalize on a prime opportunity to win a series in England. Fans also bid a bittersweet farewell to the Test careers of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Despite stepping away from the longest format, the legendary duo remained dominant in ODIs, with Rohit and Kohli earning Player of the Series awards against Australia and South Africa, respectively.
Statistically, the Indian men's team maintained a formidable presence, losing only 11 of their 45 international fixtures throughout the year. This period also marked a significant leadership transition as Shubman Gill took the reins of the Test side following Rohit’s retirement. While the team showed promise during the tour of England under his command, the subsequent home defeat to South Africa served as a sobering reminder of the hurdles facing the new era of Indian red-ball cricket.
The individual performances in 2025 offered a mix of nostalgia and concern. Rohit and Kohli’s prolific run-scoring in ODIs mirrored their peak dominance from the previous decade, proving their continued value in the shorter formats. In contrast, while Suryakumar Yadav was praised for his tactical leadership of the T20I squad, he personally struggled to find his usual rhythm with the bat, creating a rare dip in form for the world's most feared T20 batter.
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Women in Blue's report card
Throughout 2025, the Indian women's cricket team maintained a sharp focus on the ODI format, strategically prioritizing their preparation for the World Cup. While their journey through the tournament was marked by several inconsistent moments and high-pressure setbacks, they ultimately triumphed on home soil. Under the resilient leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team navigated these challenges to lift the trophy, fulfilling a long-held ambition in front of a home crowd.
Following their World Cup success, the team shifted their attention to the shortest format to close out the year. They demonstrated their versatility and depth by securing a dominant 5-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka in a T20I series. This emphatic victory served as a perfect transition into their next major objective, as the squad looks to carry this momentum into the 2026 T20 World Cup with hopes of replicating their recent ODI heroics.
Interestingly, the team's schedule for 2025 was entirely devoid of red-ball cricket, as they did not participate in a single Test match. This underscored a year dedicated almost exclusively to limited-overs dominance. With the T20 World Cup looming on the horizon, all eyes will be on Women in Blue in 2026.