The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the summer of 2025, presenting a dazzling lineup of cricket fixtures that include high-stakes series against India for both the men’s and women’s teams. The summer promises an exhilarating array of matches, with the dual series format set to delight cricket enthusiasts and provide substantial support to the burgeoning women’s game.
Leading the summer’s events, the England men’s team will engage India in a five-match Test series, scheduled from June 20 to August 4. Running almost parallel, the England women’s team will square off against their Indian counterparts in a series that includes three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) from June 28 to July 22.
Yorkshire’s iconic Headingley grounds in Leeds will set the stage for the opening salvo of the men’s Test series on June 20. From there, the series will progress to Birmingham’s Edgbaston for the second Test beginning July 2. The third Test, a marquee event, will take place at the historic Lord’s from July 10. Manchester’s Old Trafford and London’s The Oval will host the fourth and fifth Tests, ensuring cricket fever grips the entirety of the nation.
For the women’s series, the showdown begins with five T20Is, starting at Nottingham on June 28. Following up are matches at Bristol (July 1), The Oval (July 4), Manchester (July 9), and Birmingham (July 12). Attention will then shift to the ODIs, planned for Southampton on July 16, Lord’s on July 19, and Chester-le-Street on July 22. This tour will offer an intriguing blend of historic venues and vibrant cricket atmospheres.
However, the summer’s cricketing delights do not stop at India’s visit. Before India arrives, the West Indies will tour England, playing three ODIs and three T20Is against both the men’s and women’s teams. This is set to further raise the summer’s competitive stakes and keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Kicking off England’s summer is a historic event: Zimbabwe’s first Test match on English soil since 2003. This four-day Test will be staged at the picturesque Trent Bridge from May 22.
. This match symbolizes a rare and significant moment in England’s cricket calendar and is expected to attract considerable attention.
As the summer draws to a close, England’s men will confront South Africa in another challenging series, which comprises three ODIs and three T20Is spanning from September 2 to September 14. Analysts predict this to be a fierce contest, rounding off England’s cricketing summer with high energy and intensity. Additionally, England will make a short trip to Ireland, featuring in three ODIs on the 17th, 19th, and 21st of September.
ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed enthusiastic anticipation for the upcoming season. “Staging England Men’s and England Women’s series alongside each other has been popular with fans and supported the continued growth of the women’s game,” Gould remarked. “Both the Ashes last year and the Pakistan series earlier this year proved highly successful. I’m excited we’ll be doing the same again for the West Indies and India series next year. Cricket fans are in for a real treat, and I hope they’ll be out in force to support both men’s and women’s sides.”
Gould further highlighted the significance of India’s tour, stating, “India touring is always a big draw and a highlight of any cricket summer. The last men’s Test series here was a nailbiter, and I’m sure next year’s clashes will be just as thrilling. Our women’s series are always fiercely competitive. I am also delighted with the return of both West Indies teams for white-ball series, following this year’s riveting men’s Test series.”
Beyond 2025, the future looks bright for women’s cricket with the planned return of India women in 2026, where they will feature in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord’s, marking yet another historic milestone for the game.
Cricket aficionados can begin their countdown as they anticipate a summer packed with world-class cricket matches and dramatic on-field action. The meticulously designed schedule promises to balance the exhilaration of classic Test cricket with the dynamic flair of T20 and ODI formats, offering something for every cricket follower.
### England Home Summer 2025 – Full Schedule:
– Men’s Test v Zimbabwe
– Women’s White-Ball Series v West Indies
– Men’s White-Ball Series v West Indies
– Men’s Test Series v India
– Women’s White-Ball Series v India
– Men’s White-Ball Series v South Africa