The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a thrilling schedule for the 2025 summer, promising action-packed cricket with simultaneous series for both men’s and women’s teams, including highly anticipated matchups against India. The announcement of the fixtures has set cricket fans abuzz, as England’s men’s five-match Test series against India is slated to take place from June 20 to August 4. Meanwhile, England women’s team will also take on their Indian counterparts in a series comprising three T20Is and three ODIs, running from June 28 to July 22.
The historic Headingley cricket ground in Leeds will be the battleground where England and India’s men’s teams will kick off the first Test match on June 20. From there, the series will move to Birmingham for the second Test starting on July 2. Lord’s, the cricketing Mecca, will host the third Test from July 10, followed by the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, and finally, the series will culminate at The Oval from August 4.
Parallel to the men’s Test series, India women’s tour of England will commence with five T20 Internationals. These matches are scheduled for June 28 in Nottingham, July 1 in Bristol, July 4 at The Oval, July 9 in Manchester, and July 12 in Birmingham. The white-ball leg of the series will wrap up with three ODIs, set for July 16 in Southampton, July 19 at Lord’s, and July 22 in Chester-le-Street.
Before the high-stakes matches against India, the summer of cricket will kick off with West Indies’ visit. Both England’s men’s and women’s teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is each against the Caribbean side. A significant return to English soil will see Zimbabwe play their first Test in England since 2003, a four-day match poised for May 22 at Trent Bridge. As summer winds down, South Africa will challenge England in a six-match white-ball series, composed of three ODIs and three T20Is, scheduled from September 2 to September 14. Additionally, England will travel to Ireland later in September for a trio of ODIs on the 17th, 19th, and 21st.
ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming matches and the scheduling strategy. “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 last year’s Ashes and the Pakistan series earlier this year proving 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,” said Gould.
Reflecting on India’s previous tours, Gould highlighted the excitement that they bring to the cricketing summer. “India touring is always a big draw and a highlight of any cricket summer. The last men’s Test series here was a nail-biter, 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 remarked. Gould also hinted at future plans, revealing that India women will return to England in 2026 for the first ever women’s Test at Lord’s.
The detailed lineup for England’s home games in 2025 epitomizes a diverse and busy cricket summer, offering fans numerous opportunities to catch international cricket action across multiple venues. An overview of the full schedule is as follows:
**England Home Summer 2025 – Full Schedule:**
**Men’s Test v Zimbabwe:**
– Four-day match from May 22 at Trent Bridge.
**Women’s White-Ball Series v West Indies:**
– Three ODIs and three T20Is (specific dates and locations to be announced).
**Men’s White-Ball Series v West Indies:**
– Three ODIs and three T20Is (specific dates and locations to be announced).
**Men’s Test Series v India:**
1. First Test: June 20 in Leeds.
2. Second Test: July 2 in Birmingham.
3. Third Test: July 10 at Lord’s.
4. Fourth Test: Manchester (dates unspecified).
5. Fifth Test: The Oval (dates unspecified).
**Women’s White-Ball Series v India Women:**
– Five T20Is: June 28 (Nottingham), July 1 (Bristol), July 4 (The Oval), July 9 (Manchester), and July 12 (Birmingham).
– Three ODIs: July 16 (Southampton), July 19 (Lord’s), and July 22 (Chester-le-Street).
**Men’s White-Ball Series v South Africa:**
– Three ODIs and three T20Is from September 2 to September 14.
As the dates approach, cricket aficionados will keenly anticipate a summer filled with unforgettable moments and exhilarating performances, ensuring that England remains at the heart of the global cricketing stage.