The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled an exciting schedule for the summer of 2025, paving the way for an extraordinary cricketing spectacle. Both the men’s and women’s teams will be engaged in high-profile series during this season, with the much-anticipated encounters against India standing out as the crown jewels of the calendar.
For the England men’s team, a gripping five-match Test series against India is in the pipeline, slated to run from June 20 to August 4. In parallel, the England women’s team will also take on their Indian counterparts in a series comprising three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), scheduled from June 28 to July 22.
Kicking off this riveting series, Leeds will host the first Test between England and India starting on June 20. Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a move to Birmingham for the second Test, set to begin on July 2. The renowned Lord’s Cricket Ground will be the stage for the third Test, commencing on July 10. The series will then move to Manchester for the fourth Test and conclude at The Oval with the fifth Test.
On the women’s front, the Indian team’s tour of England will take flight with five T20Is. The matches will be played at various iconic venues: Nottingham on June 28, Bristol on July 1, The Oval on July 4, Manchester on July 9, and Birmingham on July 12. Following the T20Is, the teams will shift their focus to three ODIs scheduled on July 16, 19, and 22. These matches will take place in Southampton, Lord’s, and Chester-le-Street respectively.
Before the high-stakes Indian series, both England teams will have another significant contest as the West Indies are scheduled to tour England. This tour includes three ODIs and three T20Is for both the men’s and women’s squads, adding another layer of excitement and competition to England’s cricketing agenda.
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The summer of cricket will also see a noteworthy return, as Zimbabwe visits England for their first Test match on English soil since 2003. This four-day Test is set for Trent Bridge from May 22, offering a nostalgic and competitive start to the season.
Following the headline clashes against India, the England men’s team will face another challenge, hosting South Africa for three ODIs and three T20Is, which will be played from September 2 to 14. Additionally, England’s cricketing journey will briefly extend to Ireland in September, where the men’s team will contest a trio of ODIs on the 17th, 19th, and 21st.
The ECB’s decision to stage the men’s and women’s series simultaneously is expected to draw significant attention from the cricketing community. “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,” remarked ECB CEO Richard Gould. He further emphasized how the strategy proved successful during the Ashes and Pakistan series, creating a celebratory atmosphere for cricket fans and promoting inclusivity in the sport.
“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 always fiercely competitive,” Gould enthused. He also expressed his pleasure at welcoming both West Indies teams for white-ball series, augmenting the competitive ambiance of the summer. Adding another layer of intrigue, Gould disclosed that India women’s team would return in 2026 for the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s.
The comprehensive schedule for England’s home summer of 2025 is a blend of tradition and contemporary excitement, promising an unforgettable summer for cricket enthusiasts.
**Full Schedule for England Home Summer 2025:**
– 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
With the ECB’s meticulous planning and the inclusion of several marquee fixtures, the summer of 2025 is set to be an exhilarating chapter in the annals of cricket, catering to fans across genders and generations.