The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated 2025 summer season. In a move that reflects the growing trend of concurrent international fixtures, both the men’s and women’s teams are set to engage in thrilling series, with the marquee matchups coming against the formidable Indian teams.
The centerpiece of the fixture list is undoubtedly the England men’s five-match Test series against India, slated between June 20 and August 4. Leeds will have the honor of kicking off this titanic clash as it hosts the first England-India Test commencing on June 20. Following this, the second Test will transition to Birmingham, beginning on July 2. Iconic Lord’s will take center stage for the third Test starting on July 10, before the series concludes with Manchester and The Oval hosting the fourth and fifth Tests respectively.
Meanwhile, the England women’s series against India promises equal amounts of excitement, featuring three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). This series is set to unfold from June 28 to July 22. Nottingham will host the opening T20I on June 28, followed by encounters in Bristol on July 1 and The Oval on July 4. The five-match T20I leg concludes with matches in Manchester on July 9 and Birmingham on July 12. The focus then shifts to the ODIs, scheduled for July 16 in Southampton, July 19 at the iconic Lord’s, and the final game at Chester-le-Street on July 22.
The Indian series headlines a packed summer agenda that kicks off with the West Indies’ arrival in England. Both the men’s and women’s teams from West Indies will be engaged in three ODIs and three T20Is each. Cricket aficionados are also set to witness Zimbabwe’s return to English soil with a historic four-day Test against England at Trent Bridge, marking their first Test tour to England since 2003, and scheduled from May 22.
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As the summer winds down, the England men’s team will further bolster the cricketing action with a series against South Africa. This will entail three ODIs and three T20Is, running from September 2 to September 14. Adding another dimension to the packed schedule, England will also head to Ireland in September for an additional three ODIs on September 17, 19, and 21.
ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming dual schedules, highlighting the growing trend of simultaneous men’s and women’s series. “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, with both the Ashes last year and the Pakistan series earlier this year proving successful,” stated Gould. “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.”
The anticipation surrounding India’s tour is palpable. Gould underscored the significance of the Indian visits, saying, “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, while our women’s series are always fiercely competitive. 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 further enthused that Indian women’s cricket is set to make history in 2026 with their first-ever Test match at Lord’s.
Indeed, the 2025 summer promises to be an unmissable feast for cricket lovers. Here’s the full schedule to ensure fans catch every ball and every thrilling moment of cricket action:
England Home Summer 2025 – Full schedule:
– Men’s Test v Zimbabwe: May 22 at Trent Bridge
– Women’s White-Ball Series v West Indies: Dates TBA
– Men’s White-Ball Series v West Indies: Dates TBA
– Men’s Test Series v India
* 1st Test: June 20 at Leeds
* 2nd Test: July 2 at Birmingham
* 3rd Test: July 10 at Lord’s
* 4th Test: Dates TBA at Manchester
* 5th Test: Dates TBA at The Oval
– Women’s White-Ball Series v India Women
* T20Is: June 28 at Nottingham, July 1 at Bristol, July 4 at The Oval, July 9 at Manchester, July 12 at Birmingham
* ODIs: July 16 at Southampton, July 19 at Lord’s, July 22 at Chester-le-Street
– Men’s White-Ball Series v South Africa
* ODIs and T20Is from September 2 to September 14
– England Men’s ODIs in Ireland on September 17, 19, and 21
The upcoming cricketing season stands to honor traditions while welcoming new milestones, promising to deliver some riveting encounters and unforgettable moments.