The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the much-anticipated cricket schedule for the 2025 summer, propelling excitement among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Both the men’s and women’s England squads are slated to engage in concurrent series, with all eyes eagerly focused on the headline matches against India.
The men’s team will embark on a five-match Test series against India, scheduled meticulously between June 20 and August 4. In a corresponding timeline, the England women’s team will face the Indian women in a series consisting of three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) from June 28 to July 22.
Commencing this cricketing festival, Leeds has been designated to host the inaugural England-India Test starting on June 20. Following this, the series will travel south to Birmingham for the second Test, slated for July 2. The prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground will be the venue for the third Test beginning July 10. The drama continues to unfold with the fourth game set in Manchester, and the grand finale of the series will be at The Oval.
Parallel to the men’s fixtures, the women’s series will kick off in Nottingham with the first T20I on June 28. Bristol will host the second T20I on July 1, followed by a third encounter at The Oval on July 4. The second phase of the tour will see the teams compete in three ODIs in Southampton (July 16), Lord’s (July 19), and Chester-le-Street (July 22). This dual schedule underscores the ECB’s commitment to gender equity in the sport’s exposure and excitement levels.
Prior to the highly anticipated India series, England will be graced by a visit from the West Indies. Both the men’s and women’s squads will participate in three ODIs and three T20Is each. This promises to be a riveting prelude to the main attraction of the summer.
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Kicking off England’s summer cricket fiesta, Zimbabwe will compete in their first Test on English soil since 2003, with a four-day game scheduled to transpire at Trent Bridge from May 22. This series marks a significant return to long-form cricket for Zimbabwe after more than two decades.
Adding to the summer excitement, England’s men’s team will host South Africa for a series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is from September 2 to September 14. This will lead into another fascinating set of matches as England tours Ireland for three ODIs on September 17, 19, and 21.
Addressing the summer line-up, ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed optimism and enthusiasm: “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. 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 elaborated on India’s tour: “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.”
Not only is the 2025 schedule brimming with enthralling match-ups, but it also marks a historic milestone. Gould announced that India women would return to England in 2026 for the first-ever women’s Test match to be played at Lord’s, symbolizing a significant development in women’s cricket and its evolving prominence on the global stage.
Here’s a detailed look at the schedule for England’s 2025 home summer:
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 Women
Men’s White-Ball Series v South Africa
In summary, the summer of 2025 promises to be a historic chapter for cricket in England, filled with keenly awaited clashes, historical firsts, and an inclusive celebration of both men’s and women’s cricket. Fans are encouraged to support their teams and witness this unforgettable spectacle of sportsmanship and competition.