England Announce Blockbuster White-Ball Series Against India In 2026 Summer

England are set to host India yet again next summer for a full-fledged white-ball series, including five T20Is and three ODIs, starting on July 1 (Wednesday). The fifth of the five-match series will be on July 11, following a three-match ODI series that begins July 14 (Tuesday). 

But before the power-packed India series, the Three Lions will host New Zealand at home in a three-match Test series, which begins on June 4 (Thursday), at Lord’s. The next two Tests will be played at The Kia Oval and Trent Bridge in Nottingham. 

However, the biggest event of the English summer next year will be the Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted for the first time since 2009. 

“The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, hosted here in England for the first time since 2009. It’s a huge moment for the women’s game, for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans. And just after that, we're thrilled that Lord's will also host an England Women's Test match for the first time, marking a really special period of time for the women’s game,” ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould. 

“I’m sure fans will be excited to watch Ben Stokes’ and Harry Brook’s England teams, the Men's red-ball and white-ball teams both offering so much in the way of entertainment. It's terrific to see so many different nations coming over to compete and we can expect another summer of big crowds and fantastic cricket."

England Men v New Zealand 

Thursday 4 June: 1st Rothesay Test – Lord’s, London, 11am 

Wednesday 17 June: 2nd Rothesay Test – The Kia Oval, London, 11am 

Thursday 25 June: 3rd Rothesay Test – Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 11am

England Men v India 

Wednesday 1 July: 1st Vitality IT20 – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham, 6:30pm 

Saturday 4 July: 2nd Vitality IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, 2:30pm 

Tuesday 7 July: 3rd Vitality IT20 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 6:30pm 

Thursday 9 July: 4th Vitality IT20 – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, 6:30pm 

Saturday 11 July: 5th Vitality IT20 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 6:30pm 

Tuesday 14 July: 1st Metro Bank ODI – Edgbaston, Birmingham, 1pm 

Thursday 16 July: 2nd Metro Bank ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 1pm 

Sunday 19 July: 3rd Metro Bank ODI – Lord’s, London, 11am