ENG vs ZIM Live Streaming, One-off Test: Eighteen years since their last international face-off, England and Zimbabwe are set to revive their red-ball rivalry with a rare one-off Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting Thursday, 22 May.
The fixture carries more than just statistical importance – it symbolises Zimbabwe’s efforts to re-establish themselves on the world cricket map, while England seeks rhythm ahead of their upcoming high-voltage series against India.

With the picturesque Trent Bridge setting the stage, England return to Test cricket aiming to bounce back from their 423-run hammering at the hands of New Zealand. Ben Stokes’ return as captain adds a layer of excitement, especially with seasoned names like Joe Root and emerging forces like Harry Brook in the mix.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe—led by the experienced Craig Ervine—bring hope and firepower, despite their warm-up match loss to an English County XI. With five of their players getting fifties in that game, they’re more than ready to spring a surprise.
Weather Report: The weather forecast for Nottingham looks favourable throughout the four days of play. A mix of sunshine and patchy clouds is expected, with no significant threat of rain. The temperature will hover around 18-22°C, providing ideal cricketing conditions.
Pitch Report: The Trent Bridge wicket has historically been a batting haven, especially early on. The average first-innings score stands at 363, which means the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first. However, expect spinners and pacers to gradually find assistance from Day 3 onwards as the surface wears down, offering a balanced challenge to both departments.
Ben Stokes returns to full fitness and resumes command of a team looking to polish its red-ball form before the blockbuster five-match series against India. Joe Root, who has found a rich vein of form, will be the key man in the middle order, while eyes will also be on Harry Brook to prove his mettle. England have lost three of their last five Tests, and this match is a perfect opportunity to reclaim dominance.
Fresh off a 1-1 Test series draw against Bangladesh, Zimbabwe arrive with a determined unit. Despite losing the second Test heavily in Chattogram, their confidence remains intact. Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, and skipper Craig Ervine form the spine of the squad. The absence of Blessing Muzarabani due to IPL commitments may sting, but the team still boasts a capable bowling attack.
Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue.
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani (doubtful), Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams.