The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled an exciting cricket schedule for the summer of 2025, highlighting major clashes for both the men’s and women’s teams. Among the eagerly anticipated events, England will take on India in a thrilling five-match Test series for the men, while the women will face off against the Indian women’s team in both T20I and ODI formats. The announcement has set the stage for a summer of top-tier cricket that promises to attract a significant number of passionate fans.
Commencing on June 20, the England men’s team will engage India in the first Test match hosted at the iconic Headingley Stadium in Leeds. This opening match is expected to draw large crowds of cricket enthusiasts who eagerly await what could be a fierce contest. Following the Leeds opener, the five-match Test series will continue with the second Test in Birmingham starting from July 2. The legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground will then boast the privilege of hosting the third Test match from July 10. The series will progress with the fourth match at Old Trafford in Manchester before concluding with the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London, set to start on August 4.
Simultaneously, the England women’s team will tackle an equally challenging schedule against India. The women’s series kicks off with the first of three T20 Internationals on June 28 in Nottingham, followed by matches in Bristol on July 1 and The Oval on July 4. The excitement extends into the ODI series beginning on July 16 at Southampton, moving to the renowned Lord’s ground on July 19, and culminating at Chester-le-Street on July 22.
In addition to the headline-grabbing India series, the summer’s fixtures will see England hosting the West Indies in both men and women’s formats. This visit includes three ODIs and three T20Is for each of the teams. The West Indies matches will serve as prelude engagements before the high-voltage contests against India.
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Intriguingly, the 2025 summer schedule begins with a historic Test match featuring Zimbabwe, marking their first Test on English soil since 2003. This crucial four-day encounter is scheduled at Trent Bridge starting May 22, providing an appealing appetizer for cricket-hungry fans ahead of the busier months.
Rounding off a bustling summer, England’s men’s team will cap their season with a series against South Africa, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, spanning from September 2 to 14. To further amplify the season’s football-like fervor, England will visit Ireland later in September to play another three ODIs on the 17th, 19th, and 21st respectively.
ECB CEO Richard Gould emphasized the strategic scheduling of simultaneous series for both men and women. “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. The Ashes last year and the Pakistan series earlier this year were successful endeavors, and we’re excited to replicate this 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,” he stated.
Gould further highlighted the significant appeal of India’s tour, noting, “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 thrilling. Our women’s series are always fiercely competitive, and it’s great to have both West Indies teams back for white-ball series after this year’s men’s Test series.” He also tantalized fans with a future highlight, mentioning that India women will return to England in 2026 for the first ever women’s Test at Lord’s.
This meticulously planned summer itinerary ensures that cricket enthusiasts will enjoy a series of compelling matches, reinforcing the sport’s burgeoning appeal across both genders.
England Home Summer 2025 – Full Schedule:
– 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 a robust lineup of domestic fixtures, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for English cricket, engaging a diverse audience and boosting the sport’s footprint significantly.