England release blockbuster schedule of men’s and women’s tournaments for summer 2025: Men’s and Women’s Cricket Tournament Series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a blockbuster schedule for the summer of 2025, featuring thrilling encounters against the world’s top cricketing nations.
The upcoming season promises to be a unique spectacle, with both England’s men’s and women’s teams hosting high-stakes matches against the West Indies, Zimbabwe, India and South Africa.
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Women’s Cricket
The England women’s cricket team will kick off this summer with a much-anticipated bilateral series against the West Indies. The series will run from May 21 to June 7, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs.
These matches are more than just a contest – they are crucial in preparation for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, and fans can expect both teams to be at their best.
After their matches against the West Indies, the England women’s team will turn their attention to India. Starting on June 28, they will lock horns with the Blue Women’s team in a five-match T20I series, followed by three ODIs.
The series will be a thrilling contest between two of the strongest teams in women’s cricket, with both teams looking to improve their squads ahead of the World Cup.
Men’s Cricket
The summer for the England men’s team will begin with a historic encounter against Zimbabwe. The two teams will clash for the one-off Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, which will be Zimbabwe’s first Test match in England since 2003. The match will be a crucial moment for both teams, as Zimbabwe will look to make a mark on English soil.
After this, the West Indies will return to England for a series of white-ball matches. From May 30 to June 10, the two teams will clash in three T20Is and three ODIs. Given the fierce rivalry between these two teams, these matches will surely provide many exciting moments.
But the highlight of England’s summer will come when India plays five Test matches here again. The last time these two titans of cricket faced off in a Test series in England, the game ended in a 2-2 tie that left the crowd wanting more. This upcoming series will be one of the highlights of the cricket calendar, with both teams eager to take the lead.
Finally, the England men’s team will conclude their summer with a three-match ODI and T20I series against South Africa in September. As one of the most competitive teams in the world, South Africa will provide a fitting end to an unforgettable cricket season.
About the tournament
ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould expressed his excitement about the parallel scheduling of the men’s and women’s series, citing the popularity of the format among fans and its contribution to the growth of the women’s game.
With the success of last year’s Ashes and this year’s Pakistan series, the 2025 summer season is set to continue this trend, offering fans a unique opportunity to see both England teams in action against the same opponent.
In conclusion, the 2025 cricket summer in England is going to be a season like never before. Whether you are a fan of the red ball or white ball formats, men’s or women’s cricket, there is something for everyone here. So get ready for high drama, intense rivalries and unforgettable moments on the cricket field. Don’t miss England’s blockbuster schedule!
“I’m excited we’ll be doing the same again for the West Indies and India series next year.” Gould also announced that England Women will face-off against India in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s in 2026.
“I’m also delighted we can confirm that India Women will return in 2026 to take on England Women in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord’s. It will be a truly special occasion, and one of real significance.”
Summer 2025 Cricket Tournament Schedule for Men’s & Women’s
| Event | Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) |
| Women’s Schedule | ||||
| West Indies T20I Series | 21 May | 1st T20I | The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury | 18:30 |
| 23 May | 2nd T20I | The 1st Central County Ground, Hove | 18:35 | |
| 26 May | 3rd T20I | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford | 14:30 | |
| West Indies ODI Series | 30 May | 1st ODI | The County Ground, Derby | 13:00 |
| 4 June | 2nd ODI | Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester | 13:00 | |
| 7 June | 3rd ODI | Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | 11:00 | |
| India T20I Series | 28 June | 1st T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 14:30 |
| 1 July | 2nd T20I | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | 18:30 | |
| 4 July | 3rd T20I | The Kia Oval, London | 18:35 | |
| 9 July | 4th T20I | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 18:30 | |
| 12 July | 5th T20I | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 18:35 | |
| India ODI Series | 16 July | 1st ODI | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 13:00 |
| 19 July | 2nd ODI | Lord’s, London | 11:00 | |
| 22 July | 3rd ODI | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street | 13:00 |
Men’s Schedule
| Event | Date | Match | Venue | Time (BST) | |||||
| Zimbabwe Test Series | 22–25 May | Only Men’s Test | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 | |||||
| West Indies ODI Series | 29 May | 1st ODI | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 13:00 | |||||
| 1 June | 2nd ODI | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 | ||||||
| 3 June | 3rd ODI | The Kia Oval, London | 13:00 | ||||||
| West Indies T20I Series | 6 June | 1st T20I | Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street | 18:30 | |||||
| 8 June | 2nd T20I | Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | 14:30 | ||||||
| 10 June | 3rd T20I | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 18:30 | ||||||
| India Test Series | 20–24 June | 1st Test | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 | |||||
| 2–6 July | 2nd Test | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 | ||||||
| 10–14 July | 3rd Test | Lord’s, London | 11:00 | ||||||
| 23–27 July | 4th Test | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 | ||||||
| 31 July – 4 Aug | 5th Test | The Kia Oval, London | 11:00 | ||||||
| South Africa ODI Series | 2 September | 1st ODI | Headingley, Leeds | 13:00 | |||||
| 4 September | 2nd ODI | Lord’s, London | 13:00 | ||||||
| 7 September | 3rd ODI | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 11:00 | ||||||
| South Africa T20I Series | 10 September | 1st T20I | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 18:30 | |||||
| 12 September | 2nd T20I | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 18:30 | ||||||
| 14 September | 3rd T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 14:30 | ||||||
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Source: ICC
