The much-anticipated Test match marks the first face-off between England and Zimbabwe (ENG vs ZIM) in the longest format since 2003. This four-day one-off Test is set to take place from May 22 to May 25 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
While England views this match as valuable practice ahead of a demanding summer featuring five Test matches against India, Zimbabwe aims to make a strong impression and challenge the host nation.
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England, under the leadership of captain Ben Stokes, is fielding a full-strength squad, including notable players like Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ollie Pope. Stokes, making his return from injury after December 2024, adds experience and leadership to the team.
The bowling attack, led by Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, and Josh Tongue, promises to trouble the Zimbabwean batsmen. The hosts are eager to fine-tune their skills before the heavy home schedule.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, faced a setback with a loss in their warm-up game against the Professional County Club Select XI. However, they are likely to have learned from the experience and adapted to the conditions at Trent Bridge. Led by captain Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe’s squad includes Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, and Wellington Masakadza.
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Although Zimbabwe has never beaten England in a Test, they will be striving to challenge the hosts and possibly secure a draw in what could be a competitive contest.
Historically, England and Zimbabwe have met six times in Test cricket, with England winning three and the rest ending in draws. The teams last faced each other in 2003, making this encounter a significant revival of their cricketing rivalry.
Squads:
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, 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
Schedule and Venue for ENG vs ZIM:
The ENG vs ZIM Test match will be held from May 22 to May 25 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The game kicks off at 3:30 PM IST, providing fans an exciting summer cricket spectacle.
Live Streaming for ENG vs ZIM:
In India, the live telecast of the ENG vs ZIM Test match will be available on Sony Sports Network. Fans can also catch the action via live streaming on Sony LIV.