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Zimbabwe Begins First Test in England Since 2003 by Bowling Under Cloudy Skies

The one-off four-day match at Trent Bridge marks the revival of bilateral Test cricket between the two nations after a 22-year hiatus.

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Cricket - International Test Match Series - Zimbabwe Practice Session - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 21, 2025 Zimbabwe's Tanaka Chivanga during practice as Richard Ngarava looks on Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
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Cricket - International Test Match Series - England v Zimbabwe - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 22, 2025 England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root line-up with teammates for the national anthem before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Overview

  • Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first against England under overcast conditions at Trent Bridge, starting the historic Test match.
  • This match is Zimbabwe's first Test in England since 2003, symbolizing a renewed cricketing relationship after years of political and financial challenges.
  • England’s lineup features the Test debut of pacer Sam Cook and the return of Josh Tongue, who last played in 2023 after recovering from injury.
  • The game serves as a warm-up for England ahead of their upcoming five-Test series against India and the Ashes tour in Australia later this year.
  • Zimbabwe Cricket chair Tavengwa Mukuhlani described the match as a culmination of years of effort to restore ties and a significant moment for Zimbabwe's cricket revival.