The Indian Cricket team is one of the most marketable sporting sides in the world at the moment, thanks to cricket crazy nation India is. The year 2020 is important for the Men in Blue considering there is an ICC event scheduled in the form of the T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. India have missed out on winning quite a few championships now in a row where they fail at the final hurdle. So all eyes will be on how they perform in Australia during the T20 World Cup 2020. Apart from it, there is the Asia Cup 2020 lined up and several important home and away series for the Indian cricket team. Let us have a look at the Indian cricket team’s schedule in 2020. Schedule of Team India at 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup: List of Indian Team’s Matches, Time Table, Fixtures Date and Venue Details From South Africa.

India vs Sri Lanka – T20 Series (Home): India hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series at the start of the year which is expected to be a feisty affair. The Men in Blue are in exceptional form at home and should be favourites to win the series. The games take place between January 05 and 10, 2020. For schedule, match timings and venue details of Sri Lanka tour of India, click here.

India vs Australia – ODI Series (Home): India taking on the mighty Australians at home surely is a high octane drama, and the two former world champions will fight tooth and nail for supremacy in the three-match ODI series. The games are scheduled between January 14 and January 19, 2020. For schedule, match timings and venue details of Australia tour of India, click here.

New Zealand vs India – Five T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests (Away): India have lengthy assignment in New Zealand where they play across formats between January 24 and March 04, 2020. The Kiwis are a tough side to beat at home and will fully challenge India in all three formats. India vs New Zealand 2020 Schedule: Indian Cricket Team to Play 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 2 Tests Against Kiwis Early Next Year.

India vs South Africa – ODI Series (Home): Just before the start of the Indian Premier League 2020 season, the South Africans play three ODIs against India between March 12 to 18, 2020. It is the ODI leg of the Proteas tour of India in 2019.

India vs Sri Lanka (Away): India is likely to tour Sri Lanka for bilateral series. However, it is not confirmed yet, and we will have to wait for official confirmation for dates and venues.

Asia Cup 2020 (Away): Ahead of the T20 World Cup, India will have an opportunity to prepare for the mega event with a multi-team tournament like Asia Cup. The Asia Cup 2020, which will be held in the T20 format, will take place in September. Pakistan has been named as the hosts of Asia Cup 2020, but it appears the tournament will once again take place in the UAE.  ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Schedule in IST, Free PDF Download: Full Timetable of U19 CWC 2020 Fixtures With Match Timings and Venue Details In South Africa. 

India vs England – Three T20Is and three ODIs (Home): India have a tough task ahead of the T20 World Cup with 50-over World Champions England visiting them for three T20Is and as many ODIs. The series is set to take place in September and October, 2020.

T20 World Cup 2020 (Away): Australia will host the T20 World Cup between October 18 and November 15, 2020, and this will be the standout cricketing event of the year. The 45-game tournament will have 16 participants, and some of the finest hitters of the game will grace it. The games are scheduled between January 14 and January 19, 2020. For schedule, match timings and venue details of T20 World Cup 2020, click here.

Australia vs India – Four Tests and three ODIs (Away): India will stay back post the T20 World Cup 2020 to take on the Australians in a four-match Test series and following it will be a three-match ODI series. This lengthy tournament should continue into 2021 and will be a tough assignment for Virat Kohli and Co.

Plenty of cricket to enjoy for the Indian fans as the year 2020 looks set to challenge the Men in Blue in maintaining supremacy in cricket. Apart from international fixtures, the annual Indian Premier League (IPL) will be on Indian fans’ platter as well.

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