England vs New Zealand: Schedule, Live Telecast, Streaming Details, Squads And More
A fresh chapter of red-ball cricket begins at the Home of Cricket as England prepare to host New Zealand in a high-stakes three-Test series starting June 4. With vital ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points on the line, both sides enter the summer with contrasting momentum, desperate to carve out a definitive path toward the WTC finals.
The WTC Context & Team Momentum
- New Zealand arrives flying high in 2nd place on the WTC table. Fresh off a dominant innings-and-79-run victory over Ireland in Belfast, the Kiwis are in prime position but face a much stiffer developmental curve in English conditions.
- England, led by Ben Stokes, find themselves languishing at 7th in the standings. Bruised by a tough 4–1 Ashes series loss to Australia earlier this year, the home side is under immense pressure to reboot their red-ball identity and exploit home turf advantages.
Match Schedule & Venues
The three-match series will stretch across June, hitting three of England’s most historic cricket grounds.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 4 – June 8 | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London | 3:30 PM |
| 2nd Test | June 17 – June 21 | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | June 25 – June 29 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 3:30 PM |
Tactical Team News & Tactical Shifts
England’s Strategic Reset
Following the fallout of their underwhelming Ashes campaign, England’s selectors have wielded the axe, dropping mainstays Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope due to inconsistent form. In their place, a youth revolution has been staged with maiden call-ups handed to Durham’s top-order batter Emilio Gay, Somerset’s James Rew, and Hampshire’s rapid pacer Sonny Baker.
Crucially, Ollie Robinson returns to the squad for the first time since early 2024 to bolster an attack featuring Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson. Run-machine Joe Root remains the batting anchor as he stands on the precipice of crossing the historic 14,000 Test-run milestone.
New Zealand’s Reinforced Core
The Kiwis received a massive boost with spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner recovering ahead of schedule from a grade-three shoulder injury sustained during the IPL. While Matt Henry missed the Ireland fixture with a minor hamstring strain, he has traveled to London alongside pacers Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke to form a menacing pace battery tailored for the green English tracks. Veteran Kane Williamson and captain Tom Latham will hold the key to weathering the early Dukes-ball swing.
Squad Lineups
England (12-Man Squad Selected for 1st Test)
Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue.
*(Note: Squad training camp reserves include Rehan Ahmed, Matthew Fisher, and James Rew).*
New Zealand (Full Test Squad)
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, Zak Foulkes, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke, Blair Tickner.
Broadcaster & Live Streaming Guide (India)
For fans tracking the action live in India, subcontinental broadcast rights ensure extensive coverage across both television and digital formats.
- Live Telecast: The entire series will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.
- Live Streaming: Digital viewers can stream every ball live via the SonyLIV app and website.
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