The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) It has announced the international cricket schedule for the summer of 2025, featuring a packed line-up of bilateral series. The England men’s team will face Zimbabwe, West Indies, India and South Africa in a series of Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is). The summer will conclude with a tour of Ireland.
England will open the summer with a historic Zimbabwe Test
The English summer history begins with a one-off test ZimbabweIt will be played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham from 22-25 May 2025. It marks Zimbabwe’s return to Test cricket in England after more than 20 years. The match will be a landmark moment for both nations, with England expected to present a tough test to an emerging Zimbabwean side.
West Indies series: White-ball action begins in Birmingham
After the Test match against Zimbabwe, England will shift their focus to white-ball cricket as they host West India for three ODIs and three T20Is. The series kicks off at Edgbaston in Birmingham on May 29, with further matches taking place in Cardiff, London, Chester-le-Street, Bristol and Southampton. This series is expected to feature explosive cricket with both teams known for their aggressive style in the shorter formats of the game.
Blockbuster India Test series: The five-match series begins in June
One of the highlights of the summer will be the five-match Test series with England IndiaFrom 20th June, Headingley, Leeds. The rivalry between these two cricket giants has produced some memorable moments in the past and the upcoming series is expected to be another exciting chapter. Matches will also be played at popular venues such as Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford and The Oval.
ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould He expressed his excitement about the Indian series. He said in a press release: “The tour of India is always a huge draw and the highlight of any cricket summer. The last Men’s Test series here was nail-biting and I’m sure next year’s clash will be equally exciting.”
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South Africa will conclude the home summer with a limited-overs series
The team will meet in the last match of England’s summer season South Africa in a limited-overs series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. The series will begin with an ODI at Headingley on September 2 and conclude with a T20I at Trent Bridge on September 14. England will tour after the end of this series. Ireland for the three-match ODI series from September 17-21.
The ECB focused on balancing Test and white-ball cricket
Gould emphasized the importance of supporting Test cricket while showcasing England’s strength in white-ball formats. He emphasized the importance of securing Zimbabwe’s return to Test cricket and the future of the format: “Test cricket is loved in this country and we know we have an important role to play in supporting developing Test cricket nations so that the format of the game can thrive long into the future.”
2025 summer calendar:
England vs Zimbabwe – One-off Test
- Test Only: 22-25 May – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
England vs West Indies – ODI Series
- 1st ODI: May 29 – Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 2nd ODI: June 1 – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- 3rd ODI: June 3 – Kia Oval, London
England vs West Indies – T20I Series
- 1st T20I: June 6 – Seat unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street
- 2nd T20I: June 8 – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
- 3rd T20I: June 10 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
England vs India – Test Series
- Test 1: June 20-24 – Headingley, Leeds
- 2nd Test: 2-6 July – Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 3rd Test: July 10-14 – Lord’s, London
- 4th Test: July 23-27 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- 5th Test: 31 July – 4 August – Kia Oval, London
England vs South Africa – ODI series
- 1st ODI: September 2 – Headingley, Leeds
- 2nd ODI: September 4 – Lord’s, London
- 3rd ODI: September 7 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton
England vs South Africa – T20I series
- 1st T20I: September 10 – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- 2nd T20I: September 12 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- 3rd T20I: September 14 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
