The concept of hosting this landmark Test match emerged after the end of Robert Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe and subsequent administrative reforms within Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC). In recent years, English County clubs proposed the revival of bilateral relations with Zimbabwe, prompting discussions between the cricket boards of both nations, which ultimately led to the agreement to hold a one-off Test match.
ZC Chairperson Tavengwa Mukuhlani even called Zimbabwe’s inaugural tour to England a historic and significant event.
The upcoming one-off Test presents Zimbabwe with an opportunity to highlight their active year in the longest format of the game. They recently pulled off a major upset by beating Bangladesh in Sylhet last month, levelling the series 1-1. Although they lost the warm-up match, their victory over Bangladesh has boosted their confidence, and they’ll be heading into the Test against England with momentum, hoping to replicate their success.
For the Ben Stokes-led team, the upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe will serve as valuable preparation for their five-match Test series against India scheduled for next month.
The hosts will be looking to regain momentum after a 2-1 series loss to Pakistan ,followed by a 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their most recent Test campaigns, as they aim to uphold their dominance on home soil. However, ahead of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, they suffered a setback with young talent Jordan Cox ruled out due to injury. In response, the selectors brought in James Rewin as his replacement.When is the England vs Zimbabwe Only Test scheduled to begin?
The England vs Zimbabwe Only Test is set to commence on May 22.
Where is the England vs Zimbabwe Only Test 2025 taking place?
The one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe will be played at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham.
Which TV channels will air the England vs Zimbabwe Only Test in India?
The England vs Zimbabwe Only Test will be broadcast in India on the Sony Sports Network.
How can I watch the live streaming of the England vs Zimbabwe Only Test 2025?
In India, the England vs Zimbabwe Only Test 2025 will be available for live streaming on the Sony Liv app.
England vs Zimbabwe full squads
England: Ben Stokes (captain), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, James Rew, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Tanaka Chivanga, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams
