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England’s jam-packed cricket schedule for 2025 has prompted a rescheduling of their ODI series against Ireland. Initially set for June amid a bustling international summer, the three-match ODI series between England and Ireland will now be held in late September.
This adjustment comes as England’s tour was moved from the middle of their intense Test series against India to the end of the summer, according to The Telegraph. The change aligns with the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (2023-27) and better accommodates England’s busy calendar.
England’s ODI series against Ireland has been moved to September due to a busy schedule.
Both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Ireland (CI) have expressed satisfaction with the rescheduling of their ODI series. The shift to late September is seen as advantageous for both sides. For England, the revised timing offers a much-needed pause in their hectic summer, potentially allowing them to field a stronger squad for the series in Ireland.
The rescheduled ODI series also presents England with a chance to better manage player workloads. Meanwhile, Ireland is pleased that the series will proceed, despite the less favorable weather conditions expected in late September. The matches are likely to take place in Malahide, just north of Dublin, a venue that could attract many England fans.
The change underscores the challenges facing England’s new white-ball coach, who will have to manage a congested schedule without the opportunity for thorough preparation or the availability of key players. Notably, Matthew Mott has recently stepped down from his role as England’s white-ball coach.
England’s 2025 schedule is exceptionally packed, stretching from May 2024 to March 2026. This period includes the Ashes series, a critical component of England’s “Bazball” strategy under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, with the full schedule set to be announced later this month.
England has a packed cricket schedule from August 2024 to February 2026.
England’s cricket schedule over the next two years is set to be exceptionally demanding, featuring a blend of home and away series across all formats.
In the latter half of 2024, England will host Sri Lanka for three Test matches from August to September. This will be followed by a series against Australia, which includes three T20Is and five ODIs in September. Afterward, England will travel to Pakistan for three Tests in October and conclude the year with a tour to the West Indies in November, where they will play three ODIs and five T20Is. The year will end with a three-Test series against New Zealand in December.
The 2025 season kicks off with a tour of India from January to February, featuring five T20Is and three ODIs. England will also compete in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan from February to March. Following this, they will host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test in May and then participate in the World Test Championship final in June.
In June, England will entertain the West Indies with three T20Is and three ODIs before facing India in a five-match Test series at home. Later in the year, England will host South Africa for three T20Is and three ODIs in September. They will then travel to Ireland for the rescheduled ODI series. The 2025 season will conclude with tours to New Zealand and Australia.
In October 2025, England will visit New Zealand for three T20Is and three ODIs, followed by a tour to Australia from October to November to play five Tests. Early 2026 will see England touring Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is, leading into the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India.
