ENG vs ZIM 4-day Test Series：Day 3

updated：England beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs.

England	Zimbabwe
565/6 (96.3)	265 (63.2)＆255 (59)

England kicked off their summer with a bang, thrashing Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs at Trent Bridge—and wrapping it up inside! Shoaib Bashir stole the show with a sizzling 6-for in the second innings, becoming England’s youngest to notch four Test five-fors. Despite a solid fightback from Sean Williams (88) and Sikandar Raza (60), Zimbabwe fell just short of forcing England to bat again. Their resistance had flashes of brilliance, but Bashir and Ben Stokes kept applying the pressure, sealing a tidy early victory.

Shoaib Bashir grabs his best Test figures as England seal a dominant win against Zimbabwe 🔥#ENGvZIM 📝: https://t.co/ViZB107lxh pic.twitter.com/ezwvJAOuZT
— ICC (@ICC) May 24, 2025

The visitors may have lost, but they earned plenty of respect. Williams cracked cover drives for fun, Raza played with flair, and Ben Curran battled hard. Stokes made his bowling comeback count, even pulling off a highlight-reel catch assist with Brook. Though Zimbabwe couldn’t hold off England’s spin trap, the crowd loved their energy, and the team left to warm applause.

ENG vs ZIM 4-day Test Series：Day 2

England	Zimbabwe
565/6 (96.3)	265 (63.2)＆30/2 (10)

England flexed their cricketing muscles on Day 2 at Trent Bridge, tightening their grip on the one-off Test against Zimbabwe. After racking up a massive 565/6, they wrapped up Zimbabwe’s first innings for 265 despite a record-breaking 139 from Brian Bennett — the fastest Test century by a Zimbabwean. England wasted no time enforcing the follow-on, and by stumps, they were in complete control with a lead of 270 runs. It wasn’t all one-way traffic though — Bennett gave the crowd plenty to cheer about, smashing boundaries with flair and showing no fear, even as wickets tumbled around him.

England enforce the follow-on to close Day 2 with the upper hand against Zimbabwe 💪#ENGvZIM 📝: https://t.co/ViZB107lxh pic.twitter.com/bbVuZWuqRo
— ICC (@ICC) May 23, 2025

Earlier in the day, England’s batters made merry. Harry Brook came out swinging, launching sixes and cracking fours like he was in a T20, while Ollie Pope added a couple more runs before getting caught behind. Ben Stokes couldn’t resist going big but miscued one straight to Ben Curran. After the declaration, debutant Sam Cook bagged his first Test wicket, and while Zimbabwe showed flashes of fight — with Ervine and Bennett putting up a good show — England’s bowlers kept chipping away. With Zimbabwe ending Day 2 at 30/2 in their second innings.

ENG vs ZIM 4-day Test Series：Day 1

England

498/3 (88)

England came out swinging on Day 1 at Trent Bridge, putting on a run-fest that Zimbabwe won’t forget anytime soon. Zak Crawley broke his century drought in style, Ben Duckett dazzled with a home-ground ton at a run-a-ball pace, and Ollie Pope? He just kept the fireworks going, cruising to 169* by stumps. The trio’s batting blitz pushed England to a jaw-dropping 498 for 3—the highest first-day total in a Test at home since, well, forever.

A masterful century from Zak Crawley 👏#ENGvZIM 📝: https://t.co/ViZB107TmP pic.twitter.com/HLEre8CO18
— ICC (@ICC) May 22, 2025

Zimbabwe, playing a Test on English soil for the first time in over two decades, were clearly out of their depth. Injuries didn’t help, especially with Ngarava hobbling off early. Despite some spirited overs from Muzarabani and a few hopeful appeals, England’s top order batted with the kind of confidence that made it look like a practice match. The ball flew to the ropes, the scoreboard spun, and by the end of the day, it felt like England had already taken control of the Test.

ENG vs ZIM 4-Day Test: A clash after 22 years, how strong is Zimbabwe this time? Can England win again?

This match marks a historic encounter between England and Zimbabwe, as they face off in a Test series for the first time in 22 years since their last meeting in 2003. Back then, they played two matches, one at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham and the other at County Ground in Bristol, with England winning both. Now, on May 22nd, the two teams will clash again in a 4-day Test match, this time in the UK. Can Zimbabwe pull off an upset and defeat England after 22 long years?

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England’s 4-Day Test Key Players to Watch

Joe Root (Batter) – A master of playing late and adjusting to swing. His ability to grind runs on tricky pitches makes him vital.
James Anderson (Pacer) – At home in swing-friendly Trent Bridge, his seam movement could dismantle Zimbabwe’s batting.
Ben Stokes (All-rounder) – Provides balance with aggressive batting and crucial wickets with his reverse swing.
Ollie Robinson (Pacer) – Hits consistent lengths and extracts bounce, perfect for this venue.

Zimbabwe’s 4-Day Test Key Players to Watch

Craig Ervine (anchor batter) – The experienced captain and top-order rock, must weather England’s new-ball attack with his compact technique.
Sikandar Raza (all-rounder) – Brings X-factor as a flamboyant middle-order batsman who can counterattack and chip in with crucial off-spin overs.
Blessing Muzarabani (tall pacer) – Height and seam movement make him Zimbabwe’s most threatening pace option on a swing-friendly Trent Bridge surface.
Wellington Masakadza (spinner) – Accurate left-arm spin could prove vital in containing England’s batsmen as the pitch wears.

ENG vs ZIM 4-Day Test Possible Squad List

England’s Squad	Zimbabwe’s Squad
Zak Crawley	Innocent Kaia
Ben Duckett	Tanunurwa Makoni
Ollie Pope	Craig Ervine
Joe Root	Sikandar Raza
Dan Lawrence	Milton Shumba
Ben Stokes	Clive Madande (C)
Jonny Bairstow	Ryan Burl
Chris Woakes	Brandon Mavuta
Ollie Robinson	Wellington Masakadza
James Anderson	Blessing Muzarabani
Jack Leach	Richard Ngarava

ENG vs ZIM 4-Day Test – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: Zimbabwe tour of England series

Match Date: 22nd May 2025

Match Time: 03:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: England vs Zimbabwe 4-Day Test (ENG vs ZIM)

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.

ENG vs ZIM 4-Day Test – Venue: Trent Bridge

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 17,500 spectators

Stadium Address: Trent Bridge, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AG, United Kingdom

Stadium Features: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, located in Nottingham, England, is one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country, established in 1838. It hosted its first international match in 1899, a historic Ashes Test between England and Australia. The ground sits beside the famous River Trent and is well-loved by fans for its excellent viewing angles, convenient access, and deep historical significance. Known for being a batter-friendly pitch, Trent Bridge often witnesses high-scoring matches, especially in ODIs and T20Is.