England’s 2025 home cricket season promises an exciting array of fixtures, with both the men’s and women’s teams hosting major series. The highlight will be the five-Test series against India, which will run concurrently with a five-match T20I series between the women’s teams.
The season kicks off on May 21 with England Women facing West Indies in the first of three T20Is. The men’s team will then take on Zimbabwe in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge from May 22-25. This will be the first Test meeting between the two sides since the 2007 World T20.
The white-ball series against West Indies will follow, with three ODIs and three T20Is scheduled. The men’s team will then host India for a five-Test series, starting at Headingley on June 20. The women’s team will also face India in a five-match T20I series, beginning at Trent Bridge on June 28.
The Hundred is likely to occupy much of August, but England Men will conclude their international program with six white-ball games against South Africa before traveling to Ireland for a three-match ODI series.
In 2026, Lord’s will host its first women’s Test when India return for a one-off game. This will be a historic occasion, marking a significant milestone in the growth of women’s cricket.
ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, saying, “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.”
He added, “India touring is always a big draw and a highlight of any cricket summer. 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.”
