England Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Stats
India-England cricket rivalry is one of the world’s most legendary and intensely competitive battles, from ancient Test matches to today’s high-stakes battles between global powerhouses – its history replete with unforgettable drama and record-setting brilliance.
From series victories to dramatic limited-overs encounters, the England Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Stats highlight how this legendary rivalry has become an enduring testament to cricket’s progress and development. 🏏
| Date | Match | Format | India Score | England Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | T20 World Cup Semi-Final | T20I | 253/7 | 246/7 | India won by 7 runs |
| 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2025 | 5th Test, The Oval | Test | 224 & 396 | 247 & 367 | India won by 6 runs |
| 23 – 27 Jul 2025 | 4th Test, Manchester | Test | 358 & 425/4 dec | 669 | Match Drawn |
| 10 – 14 Jul 2025 | 3rd Test, Lord’s | Test | 387 & 170 | 387 & 192 | England won by 22 runs |
| 2 – 6 Jul 2025 | 2nd Test, Edgbaston | Test | 587 & 427/6 dec | 407 & 271 | India won by 336 runs |
India vs. England
The England cricket team, formed in 1877, has long been considered its national side and has competed against Australia, India and South Africa in test matches as well as one-day and Twenty20 Internationals since their introduction.
Considered the birthplace of modern cricket, their rivalry against Australia over The Ashes remains one of the biggest stories in cricket’s history.
Joe Root captained England from 2022-2024, experiencing mixed results under his leadership. Ben Stokes took over in 2022 alongside coach Brendon McCullum to introduce an offensive, positive cricket philosophies known as Bazball into their play; ultimately winning both 50-over and T20 world cups simultaneously for England as the inaugural side to do so.
England have enjoyed an exceptional run since an initial stumble in 2018. They won their 2019 ODI series against New Zealand and reached the 2023 ICC World Cup final, losing on penalties to Pakistan after an epic contest. Furthermore, England captured 2018 Champions Trophy by defeating Sri Lanka to secure their position as world-class one-day side.
England’s home Test series against India, beginning 5 July 2025 at Old Trafford and lasting five Tests over five days, proved one of the most thrilling of recent times.
Four out of the five Tests reached their final day – witnessing some of the finest individual and collective performances ever seen in five-day format cricketing history – making an unfavourably 2-2 draw outwit projections made by former players and pundits before the series had predicted an easy win for England.
Indian players will look to rebound in the second Test at Chester-le-Street after Nitish Reddy and Arshdeep Singh were ruled out with knee injuries, replaced by Harshit Rana as replacement. Rishabh Pant is also out due to shoulder issues; all-rounder Mohammad Siraj could make his debut against former club Surrey.
Test Series
England and India share one of the oldest and most celebrated cricket rivalries worldwide, dating back to 1932 when India secured their maiden Test win at Lord’s.
Since then, both formats of Test cricket as well as one-day internationals (ODIs) have featured intense rivalry; producing iconic performances and exciting battles between these nations. Here you’ll find complete head-to-head stats, key players and memorable moments – don’t miss it!
Test cricket is a form of five-day cricket played among teams full members of the International Cricket Council.
There are currently twelve Test teams competing, nine representing independent sovereign nations such as England & Wales, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies Ireland & Pakistan; three others represent associate countries like Bangladesh Sri Lanka Zimbabwe
Every Test match features two teams of eleven players each and is decided by who finishes with the most runs and wickets at the completion of four complete innings, or in case of a tie, by decreeing a draw. It is also possible for one side to force follow-on proceedings in cases such as England v New Zealand’s 2013 2nd Test at Headingley where England managed only 150 runs less than New Zealand on their opening innings score – this happened as part of an innings chase which went sour as both teams scored less than 150 runs than their first innings score – this happened during one such Test match upheld follow on by England which would then enforce follow-on immediately upon entering their second innings total; otherwise declared as a draw would have followed on immediately following an innings stalemate which if this happened again during any subsequent innings when both sides managed their first innings total was less than 150 runs less than that of its predecessor; otherwise called for follow-on with follow-on possible in such instances a similar situation at Headingley during 2013 2nd Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley when England had scored 150 less than their opposition’s first innings total, such as happened during 2013 2nd Test between England versus New Zealand at Headingley.
As part of an effort to ensure fair play in all Test matches, umpires chosen by the International Cricket Council have been appointed for every match – an essential step in the evolution of cricket which ensures only top quality umpires are available during each contest. It also enabled them to implement an official ranking system as well as rotating Test cricket venues.
The One Day International format (ODI) of cricket was devised as a way of keeping interest alive amid the ever-increasing popularity of Twenty20 cricket.
At present there are 24 teams competing in ODI cricket; England and India have each won multiple ODI titles including both 2014 ICC World Cup and 2015 Champions Trophy and hold India holds the record for most wins overall in one day international cricket.
ODI Series
One Day Internationals (ODIs) are limited-overs cricket matches between teams with international status, and are the highest standard of limited-overs competition. They typically form part of multi-game series during tours by visiting nations; sometimes hosting nations also host these ODI matches themselves! They’re also used as the format for World Cup matches held every four years; with each match over fifty overs, having an innings length maximum of 195 runs and at least 10 wickets falling in any innings played over fifty overs.
ODIs are one of the world’s most beloved forms of cricket and played extensively around the world. The International Cricket Council (ICC), as the sport’s governing body, oversees their rules. Furthermore, the ICC sets competition schedules for major events like ODI World Cup held every four years, Champions Trophy held annually as well as Quadrangular Series played between three countries every two years.
ODIs differ from Test matches by having fixed innings with maximum scores and total runs allowed per team, typically lasting three hours each.
Tri-nations series often include an ODI tournament between each tournament’s winner and third place team as part of this format; additionally, each team plays each other twice over its schedule in this format.
In 2021, England played India in a three ODI and five T20I series that saw England prevail 3-0 while drawing 1-1; Jos Buttler led England through its final two T20Is while Liam Livingstone made his ODI debut. England eventually claimed victory.
Channel 4 secured the rights to broadcast this series in England with free-to-air coverage across its channels – it’s the first time since 2005 a UK broadcaster had secured the rights for an international cricket series! Furthermore, the channel secured HD broadcast rights.
T20I Series
Twenty20 Cricket (abbreviated T20) is a fast-paced shortened format of cricket developed in New Zealand in the 1990s and adopted by other nations since. Recognised by the International Cricket Council and played both globally and domestically at its highest levels, Twenty20 represents one of three formats of professional men’s cricket recognised by them.
The International Cricket Council has hosted multiple World Twenty20 Cups, such as 2008’s ICC World Cup and 2010’s ICC World Twenty20. Furthermore, domestic tournaments and competitions for top national teams exist globally, with England currently being reigning world champions.
India and England have met in 141 Test matches, with India winning 37 and England 53 times, with 51 draws. Most recently in 2023 they met again for three matches of which India prevailed by winning three games out of four; then followed it with a 3-1 victory for them in ODI series before suffering an unfortunate two-6 defeat in T20 series.
India scored five centuries on their way to defeating England at Lord’s, while England captain Ben Stokes became only the third batsman ever to take 50 wickets in a Test series.
Jasprit Bumrah broke Wasim Akram’s record of most wickets taken by an Indian bowler per Test while Rishabh Pant became only the second Indian wicketkeeper ever to amass 3000 Test runs.
Nitish Reddy and Arshdeep Singh’s injuries prevented them from playing in the fourth and fifth Tests; N Jagadeesan has been named their replacement; both players sustained injuries in the second Test.
Shubman Gill will make his Test captaincy debut in Headingley; his peers have lauded his ability to lead under pressure and emulate MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli’s success; already an integral member of his squad thanks to his batting and fielding prowess; fearlessly playing across any position; this match marks their first meeting as fifth Test between these sides – before this matchup has ever taken place before!