New Zealand tour of England 2026

The New Zealand tour of England 2026 is a three-match Test series for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, running from June 4 to June 25, 2026. The series opens with Lord's hosting its historic 150th Test match, followed by matches at The Kia Oval and Trent Bridge. England, led by Ben Stokes, have handed debuts to uncapped duo Emilio Gay and Sonny Baker, while New Zealand welcome back fit-again quicks Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke.

Both teams are jockeying for position in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle: New Zealand currently sit second with two wins from three matches, while England are seventh after playing ten Tests. With seam-friendly English conditions, world-class pace attacks on both sides, and the emotional weight of the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy — named after legendary batters Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe — this series promises a compelling red-ball battle.