The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed an action-packed schedule for the summer of 2025, setting the stage for thrilling cricketing contests that will fire up fans across the globe. Among the marquee events to look forward to is the dual series featuring the England men’s and women’s teams against their formidable Indian counterparts. This will be a cricketing spectacle that promises high-intensity clashes, with both Tests and limited-overs formats being showcased.
The men’s Test series, consisting of five matches, will ignite the summer with the first Test commencing on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. This will mark the beginning of a riveting series that spans until August 4. The tour then progresses to Birmingham, where the second Test will be staged from July 2. Cricket’s hallowed ground, Lord’s, will host the third Test from July 10, setting the scene for another historic match. Following this, the fourth Test is scheduled to take place in Manchester, leading up to the grand finale, which will be held at The Oval in London.
In parallel, the England women’s cricket team will also be locking horns with India in an electrifying series that begins on June 28 and runs through July 22. This clash includes three T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals. The women’s T20Is will kick off in Nottingham on June 28. The excitement will then shift to Bristol for the second T20I on July 1, followed by the third T20I at The Oval on July 4. The series will continue in Manchester on July 9 and wrap up in Birmingham on July 12. The ODIs will be played subsequently on July 16, 19, and 22 at Southampton, Lord’s, and Chester-le-Street respectively.
The India series is anticipated to be a blockbuster, but it won’t stand alone. Prior to India’s arrival, the summer will feature a visit from the West Indies. Both the England men’s and women’s teams are scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is against the West Indies, offering a variety of thrilling matchups early in the summer.
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Adding even more spice to the cricketing calendar, England will also host Zimbabwe in their first Test match in England since 2003. This four-day Test match is slated for May 22 and will be held at the famous Trent Bridge, kicking off England’s summer in grand style.
With the end of summer comes yet another enticing set of fixtures where England will face South Africa in a series that includes three ODIs and three T20Is from September 2 to September 14. Furthermore, to cap off an intensive season of cricket, England will travel to Ireland to play a three-match ODI series on September 17, 19, and 21.
ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed his excitement about the 2025 fixtures. “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. Both the Ashes last year and the Pakistan series earlier this year proved successful. I’m thrilled that we’re continuing this trend with the West Indies and India series next year. It’s fantastic news for cricket fans who are in for a real treat, and I hope they come out in numbers to support both our men’s and women’s teams.”
Gould also highlighted the significance of India’s tour, saying, “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 certain that next year’s encounters will be just as exciting. Our women’s series are equally fierce, and I’m delighted we’ll also be hosting both West Indies teams again for these white-ball series.”
Moreover, cricket enthusiasts will be excited to know that India women are slated to return to England in 2026 to participate in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord’s—a landmark event sure to go down in the history books.
England’s 2025 home summer schedule is packed and promises to deliver exhilarating cricket moments across various formats. Fans around the globe will be keeping a close eye on these fixtures, eagerly awaiting the clashes between some of the world’s cricketing powerhouses.
Here is the complete schedule:
**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**
– **Men’s White-Ball Series v South Africa**
This lineup promises to be a summer of cricket like no other, with something for every fan to look forward to. As anticipation builds, one thing is certain: the 2025 cricket season in England will be nothing short of spectacular.