England vs Zimbabwe: Historic One-Off Test Match Details
Overview of the Test Match
England is set to kick off their summer of red-ball cricket with a landmark four-day Test against Zimbabwe, commencing on May 22 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Although the match is shorter than traditional formats, it carries substantial importance as it sets the stage for a busy home season ahead for the English team.
Significance for Ben Stokes
This match holds particular importance for England's captain, Ben Stokes, who is returning to international cricket after recovering from an injury since December 2024. All eyes will be on him as he leads a formidable English side into this unique encounter against Zimbabwe.
England's Strong Line-Up
The English team has assembled a robust lineup for this match. The pace trio of Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, and Josh Tongue is expected to pose significant challenges for the Zimbabwean batsmen, especially given the seam-friendly conditions at Trent Bridge.
Zimbabwe's Preparation
In contrast, Zimbabwe enters this match following a defeat in their warm-up game against a Professional County Club Select XI. They will be eager to bounce back and make a strong impression in this rare Test opportunity.
Match Details
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Zimbabwe (One-Off Test) | May 22 – May 25 | 3:30 PM | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
Where to Watch
| Country | TV Broadcast / OTT Platforms |
|---|---|
| India | TV: Sony Sports TEN Network Streaming: Sony LIV, FanCode |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Australia | FOX Cricket |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| Sri Lanka | Ten Cricket |
Venue Information
The one-off Test match between England and Zimbabwe will take place from May 22 to May 25 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Squads
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, James Rew, Shoaib Bashir, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Samuel James Cook, Josh Tongue
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (C), Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Clive Madande, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi