The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the summer of 2025, which promises to be an exhilarating season for cricket enthusiasts. Both the men’s and women’s teams are slated to compete in a simultaneous series, showcasing some of the most compelling contests of the season. Highlighting the schedule are the series against India, which traditionally draw massive crowds and significant attention.
The men’s Test series against India, spanning five matches, is scheduled from June 20 to August 4, while the women’s series comprises three T20Is and three ODIs, occurring between June 28 and July 22. Cricket fans can expect nail-biting matches and high-octane performances as these two cricketing powerhouses clash on English soil.
Leeds has been chosen to host the curtain-raiser Test match of the men’s series on June 20, sparking excitement among fans who recall the historic contests that have previously taken place at Headingley. The action then moves to Birmingham with the second Test commencing on July 2. The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground will host the third Test from July 10, promising a match filled with tradition and intense competition. For the fourth Test, the series shifts to Manchester from July 22, before culminating in The Oval from July 29 to August 4.
Parallel to the men’s competition, the India women’s tour embarks with a series of five T20Is. The T20I matches are set to begin on June 28 in Nottingham, followed closely by fixtures in Bristol, The Oval, Manchester, and Birmingham on July 1, 4, 9, and 12, respectively. These fast-paced short-format games showcase the agility and skills of the players, promising thrilling spectacle. Following the T20Is, the women will battle it out in a three-match ODI series, scheduled for July 16, 19, and 22 in Southampton, Lord’s, and Chester-le-Street.
Adding to the exciting lineup, the summer will also feature a series preceding India’s visit, with the West Indies touring England.
. Both men’s and women’s teams will compete in three ODIs and three T20Is. These matches will not only serve as a warm-up but also provide fans with a feast of cricketing action early in the summer.
England’s cricket season kicks off with Zimbabwe’s first Test in the country since 2003. The four-day game is set for May 22 at Trent Bridge and marks a significant milestone in international cricket relations and a historic return. Towards the latter end of the summer, England’s men will face South Africa in a series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is from September 2 to September 14, further enriching the season with high-stakes games. Additionally, England will journey to Ireland in September to play three ODIs scheduled for the 17th, 19th, and 21st, offering a rich diversity of international cricket action.
ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed his enthusiasm for the packed schedule and the simultaneous staging of the 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. 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 stated.
Reflecting on the magnitude of India’s tour, Gould added, “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 noted. Furthermore, Gould revealed that India women would return to England in 2026 for the historic first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s.
The confirmed schedule for England’s 2025 home summer is as follows:
– 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