England and Zimbabwe are set to renew their cricket rivalry with a one-off Test match at Trent Bridge from May 22 to 25, 2025. This marks their first bilateral encounter since 2004 and their first Test meeting since 2003.
Historical ODI Encounters
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), England and Zimbabwe have faced each other 31 times. England has emerged victorious in 21 matches, while Zimbabwe has won 9, with one match ending without a result.
Memorable ODI Moments
- 1992 World Cup Upset: Zimbabwe stunned England by 9 runs in a group-stage match at Albury.
- 2001 Harare Clash: England chased down Zimbabwe's 206 with five wickets in hand, thanks to Jeremy Snape's all-round performance.
Upcoming Test Match Details
- Dates: May 22–25, 2025
- Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Captains:
- England: Ben Stokes
- Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine
- Significance: This will be only the second four-day Test match played by Zimbabwe and their first Test against England in over two decades