Cricket enthusiasts, brace yourselves for an action-packed summer in 2025 as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) just unveiled a thrilling schedule. The summer lineup is headlined by simultaneous series for the men’s and women’s teams, promising an electrifying atmosphere. Fans will witness England face off against cricketing giant India in a series that promises to be nothing short of blockbuster entertainment.
Starting with the men’s five-match Test series, England will lock horns with India from June 20 to August 4. Leeds takes the honor of hosting the inaugural Test on June 20. The excitement will shift to Birmingham for the second Test from July 2, followed by the iconic Lord’s stadium welcoming the third Test beginning on July 10. The fourth and fifth Tests will find their stages at Manchester and The Oval, respectively, ensuring a wide geographic spread of cricketing drama.
Concurrently, the England women’s team will be up against their Indian counterparts in a series comprising three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The women’s series kicks off on June 28 with a T20I at Nottingham. The T20I matches continue in Bristol on July 1, The Oval on July 4, Manchester on July 9, and conclude in Birmingham on July 12. Following these quick-paced encounters, the ODI series will commence, extending from July 16 to July 22, with games slated at Southampton, Lord’s, and Chester-le-Street.
Before the much-anticipated India series, the England teams will first engage with the West Indies in both men’s and women’s fixtures. Each team will partake in three ODIs and three T20Is. These matches provide a crucial buildup for the main summer events, affording players the opportunity to fine-tune their skills and strategies.
The cricketing festivities begin early with Zimbabwe’s return for their first Test series in England since 2003. The four-day Test match is set to be played at Trent Bridge, starting May 22. This historic encounter will set the tone for the season ahead.
In what promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the summer, the English men’s team will face South Africa in three ODIs and three T20Is, scheduled from September 2 to September 14. Not confined to home turf alone, England will additionally visit Ireland in the same month for a three-match ODI series on September 17, 19, and 21.
Richard Gould, the CEO of the ECB, voiced his enthusiasm about the concurrent scheduling of men’s and women’s matches, a practice that has gained traction among fans and considerably bolstered the women’s game.
. Reflecting on the success of the Ashes and Pakistan series, Gould stated, “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. 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.”
The excitement is palpable as India touring England always generates immense interest. The last series was a cliffhanger, and Gould is confident the forthcoming series will be no different. He expressed, “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 clash will be just as exciting. Our women’s series are also fiercely competitive, adding another layer of intrigue.”
Gould also touched upon the continuing engagement with the West Indies, appreciating the white-ball series’ contribution to the rich cricketing calendar of England. “I’m delighted we’ll also be welcoming both West Indies teams back again for white-ball series, following this year’s men’s Test series,” he added.
Additionally, Gould revealed a groundbreaking update for women’s cricket. India women will return to England in 2026 to participate in the first-ever women’s Test match at the storied Lord’s stadium. This announcement comes as a part of the broader strategy to elevate the women’s game to unprecedented heights.
Here’s the full schedule of England’s home summer for 2025:
– Men’s Test v Zimbabwe from May 22 at Trent Bridge.
– Women’s White-Ball Series v West Indies.
– Men’s White-Ball Series v West Indies.
– Men’s Test Series v India from June 20 to August 4.
– Women’s White-Ball Series v India Women from June 28 to July 22.
– Men’s White-Ball Series v South Africa from September 2 to September 14.
– Men’s ODI series in Ireland on September 17, 19, and 21.
Sports fans are set for an extraordinary summer of cricket in 2025, with England hosting some of the biggest names and fiercest competitors in the game. The stage is set, and the countdown begins!