In May 2025, Zimbabwe will travel to Trent Bridge to play Test cricket for the time since 2000. 

That year, the Chevrons and England played out an entertaining draw which, despite inclemlement weather, was leaning the way of the visitors. 

They needed 211 more runs with nine wickets in hand by the time play was called off, having declared their first innings 89 runs in arrears before bowling the Three Lions out for just 147. 

Have a look at some of the best images from the game below. 

England captain Nasser Hussain looks over the ground from Trent Bridge's famous dressing room balcony as play is delayed during the second day. The top-order batter made 21 runs across the Test having been dismissed for an eight-ball duck in his second innings.

Alec Stewart trains in the nets in the corner of Trent Bridge, in front of the William Clarke and Radcliffe Road Stands. The England wicketkeeper struggled for runs in the Test, making scores of nine and 15. 

England number eight Chris Schofield is hit by a bouncer in the second innings as the Three Lions are rattled out for 147. He had made 57 in the first innings, but this was the second of just two Test appearances for the Lancashire and Surrey leg-spinner, with his debut coming a week prior against the same opposition at Lord's.

Pommie Mbangwa of Zimbabwe celebrates the wicket of Andrew Flintoff in England's first innings. The England all-rounder was pinned lbw having made 16 from 46 deliveries, whilst his side racked up 374. 

Pommie Mbangwa of Zimbabwe runs past Umpire Mervyn Kitchen to bowl on the first day. The seamer-turned-broadcaster took 32 wickets in 15 games for the Chevrons, two of which came against England, both in the first innings of this Test.

Zimbabwean top-order batter Murray Goodwin drives on the final day. He had made an unbeaten 148 in the first innings before his side declared still 89 runs behind in an effort to force a victory - a decision which nearly paid off. 

Talismanic England seamer Darren Gough appeals for the wicket of Andy Flower who would later coach England and Trent Rockets at this very ground. The appeal was unsuccessful on this occasion, but Gough did eventually bowl the Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter for 42 after he and Murray Goodwin had added 122. 

Mluleki Nkala, on debut, appeals for the wicket of Michael Atherton. The fast bowler took five wickets on his first outing in Zimbabwe colours, including the scalps of of Nasser Hussain, Graeme Hick and Mark Ramprakash. He went on to take 11 wickets in 10 Tests. 

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Secure your seats for the return of Zimbabwe to Trent Bridge (22-25 May) - the venue named best in the country for Men's International Spectator Experience at the 2024 Business of Cricket Awards. 

Tickets start from just £10 for juniors and £25 for adults.