The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the 2025 summer season, promising an exhilarating and unforgettable experience for cricket enthusiasts. Both the men’s and women’s national teams are set to entertain with back-to-back series, notably featuring highly-anticipated clashes against India. The England men’s team will engage in a gripping five-match Test series against India from June 20 to August 4, while the England women’s squad will face off against the Indian women in a series including three T20Is and three ODIs from June 28 to July 22.
The cricketing action kicks off with a bang in Leeds, where the initial Test match between England and India is scheduled to begin on June 20. Fans can expect high drama and intense competition. The second Test is slated for Birmingham from July 2, followed by the third Test at the iconic Lord’s starting on July 10. As anticipation builds, the series will continue with the fourth Test in Manchester and culminate in a thrilling finale at The Oval.
Meanwhile, the India women’s cricket team will embark on their English tour starting with five T20Is. Nottingham will host the first T20I on June 28, followed by fixtures in Bristol, The Oval, Manchester, and Birmingham on July 1, 4, 9, and 12, respectively. After the T20Is, the action transitions to 50-over cricket with three ODIs scheduled for Southampton on July 16, London’s historic Lord’s on July 19, and Chester-le-Street on July 22.
Before these clashes with India, England’s summer will warm up against the West Indies. Both the men’s and women’s teams will face their Caribbean counterparts in three ODIs and three T20Is each, offering fans a comprehensive cricketing feast.
The 2025 cricket season will start with a noteworthy event as Zimbabwe return to England for their first Test on English soil since 2003.
. This four-day match is set to be contested at Trent Bridge from May 22, creating history and bringing back nostalgic memories for cricket purists.
Ending the summer on a high note, the England men’s team is scheduled to play against South Africa in a series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is from September 2 to 14. In addition, they will head to Ireland to play three consecutive ODIs on September 17, 19, and 21.
Richard Gould, the ECB CEO, is particularly enthusiastic about the integrated men’s and women’s series format. “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 remarked.
Gould further emphasized 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 nail-biter and I’m sure next year’s clash will be just as exciting, while our women’s series are always fiercely competitive.” Reflecting on the previous encounters, he added, “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,” Gould expressed further delight, revealing India’s return in 2026, “India women will return to England in 2026 to feature in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s.”
For cricket aficionados, the 2025 season is poised to deliver a medley of unforgettable moments. The packed schedule of high-stakes series, especially the riveting face-offs against India, ensures that cricket grounds across the country will be abuzz with activity, excitement, and a sense of tradition meeting modern spectacle.
England Home Summer 2025 – Full schedule:
– Men’s Test vs Zimbabwe
– Women’s White-Ball Series vs West Indies
– Men’s White-Ball Series vs West Indies
– Men’s Test Series vs India
– Women’s White-Ball Series vs India Women
– Men’s White-Ball Series vs South Africa
Prepare for a summer filled with smashing sixes, diving catches, and nail-biting finishes as the cricketing world turns its eyes toward England.