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The cricket scene in England for 2025 is shaping up to be exciting with lots of big matches, ICC events, and classic rivalries. After a rough start with their trip to India and a tough time in the Champions Trophy, the spotlight is now on the important home Test series against India and the challenging Ashes tour in Australia. Let's take a closer look at what's in store for the England team.
England kicked off 2025 with a tough white-ball tour in India. The T20I series was a challenge for them, as India took the lead with a 4-1 win, despite England grabbing one victory in Rajkot. The one-day matches weren't any better, with India sweeping the series 3-0. A big highlight was India's massive 247 runs in a game in Mumbai, which really showed England's weaknesses in bowling. On the bright side, Jonny Bairstow scored a strong 171 in Rajkot, and Sam Curran had some good moments as an all-rounder.
In February, England's dreams in the ICC Champions Trophy fell apart with three losses in a row during the group stage. They had a close loss to Australia while chasing 352 runs, but things got worse with unexpected defeats to Afghanistan and South Africa. The batting failure against South Africa, where they were all out for just 179, showed their weaknesses when it really mattered.
England got back on track during the West Indies tour in May-June. They kicked things off with a solid win against Zimbabwe in a one-off Test. Then, when facing the West Indies, England's white-ball teams really stood out: they secured a big 238-run win in an ODI in Birmingham, set a new T20I record with 248/3, and swept the ODI series 3-0.
Next up is India's Five-Test series this June and July, which is super important for the World Test Championship. It kicks off at Headingly from June 20 to 24, then goes to Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and wraps up at The Oval from July 31 to August 4. It'll be James Anderson's last tour, and you can bet Ben Stokes will have some strategies up his sleeve. On the Indian side, Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli will be looking to tackle the tricky English conditions.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1st Test | June 20–24 | Leeds | 11:00 AM |
| 2nd Test | July 2–6 | Birmingham | 11:00 AM |
| 3rd Test | July 10–14 | Lord's | 11:00 AM |
| 4th Test | July 23–27 | Manchester | 11:00 AM |
| 5th Test | July 31–Aug 4 | The Oval | 11:00 AM |
Also Check: Where and How to Watch India Tour of England 2025 Live Streaming
ODIs:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1st ODI (D/N) | Sep 2 | Leeds | 1:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI (D/N) | Sep 4 | Lord's | 1:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Sep 7 | Southampton | 11:00 AM |
T20Is:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1st T20I (N) | Sep 11 | Cardiff | 6:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I (N) | Sep 13 | Manchester | 6:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Sep 14 | Nottingham | 2:30 PM |
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1st ODI | Sep 17 | Dublin (Malahide) | 10:45 AM |
| 2nd ODI | Sep 19 | Dublin (Malahide) | 10:45 AM |
| 3rd ODI | Sep 21 | Dublin (Malahide) | 10:45 AM |
England wraps up the year with the Ashes in Australia from November to December. The five-match series kicks off in Perth from November 21 to 25, then there are day-night games in Brisbane from December 4 to 8 and Adelaide from December 17 to 21, with final in Sydney from December 26-30.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 1st Test | Nov 21–25 | Perth | 10:30 AM |
| 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 4–8 | Brisbane | 2:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | Dec 17–21 | Adelaide | 10:30 AM |
| 4th Test | Dec 26–30 | Melbourne | 10:30 AM |
| 5th Test | Jan 4–8, 2026 | Sydney | 10:30 AM |
2025 is going to be a big year for England cricket. They've got important matches like the Tests against India and the Ashes that will really matter for their legacy. There are also white-ball games against South Africa and Ireland, which could help them bounce back. As Andrew Miller from ESPNcricinfo pointed out, England's schedule is tough, but it's a great chance for them to find their groove in all formats.
