England’s recent Test cricket has been a mix of strong home performances and tough away challenges. They drew a hard-fought 2–2 series against India in England, highlighted by aggressive batting and a memorable chase at Headingley. However, their form dipped in the Ashes in Australia, where early defeats left them trailing in the series despite individual centuries from senior players.
Upcoming Test Schedule (2026 Summer) The ECB has confirmed a heavy home schedule for 2026, featuring two 3-match Test series. vs New Zealand (June 2026) 1st Test: June 4–8 | Lord’s, London 2nd Test: June 17–21 | The Kia Oval, London 3rd Test: June 25–29 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham vs Pakistan (August – September 2026) 1st Test: Aug 19–23 | Headingley, Leeds 2nd Test: Aug 27–31 | Lord’s, London 3rd Test: Sept 9–13 | Edgbaston, Birmingham
SeriesDateResultKey Highlightat Australia (Ashes)Nov 2025 – Jan 2026Lost 4–1England won the Boxing Day Test (MCG) for their first win in Australia in 15 years.vs India (Home)June – Aug 2025Drawn 2–2A thrilling 5-match series ending in a stalemate.vs Zimbabwe (Home)May 2025Won (1–0)A one-off Test; Shoaib Bashir took 6 wickets in the final innings.at New ZealandNov – Dec 2024Lost 1–0A tight 3-match series; two matches were heavily affected by weather.at PakistanOct 2024Lost 2–1Harry Brook scored 317 in the 1st Test, but Pakistan's spinners dominated the rest of the series.