England vs India Cricket Timeline: History, Results & Matches

India’s cricket rivalry with England stretches back to a 158-run defeat at Lord’s in 1932, when the sport’s oldest institution handed cricket’s newest Test nation a humbling lesson. Decades later, that same ground hosted a 2025 series where India, missing some of their biggest names, fought England to a 2-2 standstill in conditions that have historically belonged to the home side.

First Test: June 20, 1932, Lord’s, England won by 158 runs · Recent Series: India tour of England 2025 · Series Result: 2-2 draw · Format: Five-match Test series

Who won more in IND vs ENG?

England holds the historical advantage in Test cricket against India, though the gap has narrowed significantly over recent tours. Across 141 Test matches between the nations, England has secured 53 victories while India has won 37, with 51 matches ending in draws. When playing away from home, India has managed 15 Test wins against England — a figure that underscores both the difficulty of English conditions and India’s gradual improvement as a touring side.

Test Matches

The 2025 five-match series produced decisive results in four of the five Tests. England won the opening Test at Headingley by 5 wickets after India posted 471 in their first innings. India responded emphatically at Edgbaston, winning by 336 runs — their biggest away victory by runs margin. England bounced back at Lord’s, winning by 22 runs in a closely contested third Test. The Old Trafford fourth Test ended in a draw, setting up a dramatic series finale at the Kennington Oval.

The results table below confirms each match outcome across the series.

The pattern shows how the momentum shifted across the series, with both teams claiming wins at iconic venues. India’s triumph at Edgbaston marked their first-ever Test win at that ground — also the first time any Asian team had won a Test there. Sporting News noted it was “a momentous achievement for a relatively young Indian side, led by a new captain, Shubman Gill.”

ODI Records

England holds the record for the highest ODI total against any opposition, having scored 498-4 against the Netherlands in 2022. While India and England have faced each other in numerous ODIs across the years, detailed 2025 ODI fixtures have not been officially announced. The Times of India provides a comprehensive head-to-head record for fans tracking historical data across formats.

T20I Results

T20I encounters between India and England have produced competitive cricket, though the 2025 focus remained on the Test format as part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. The 2025–2027 WTC standings benefited from England’s first-Test win (10 points to England’s tally) and the split points from the drawn fourth Test.

Will India play the One Day series in England?

As of the 2025 tour’s conclusion, the ECB and BCCI had not announced a confirmed limited-overs series for that year. The primary focus of India’s 2025 England tour was the five-match Test series contested for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The next scheduled white-ball fixtures between the nations are expected to be part of future FTP commitments, potentially in 2026 or beyond.

Upcoming Tours

India’s international schedule continues to evolve based on ICC commitments and bilateral agreements. The next full India tour of England, likely for Tests in 2026, will be confirmed by the ECB and BCCI in advance. ESPNcricinfo maintains updated schedules for all bilateral series.

What time is the India vs England test?

All five Tests in the 2025 series started at 3:30 PM IST (10:30 AM GMT), according to the Times of India match schedule. This afternoon start time is standard for Tests in England, allowing optimal batting conditions as the pitch tends to dry and offer more turn in the latter half of the day.

Session Timing

Test matches in England typically feature three main sessions with breaks for lunch and tea. The 3:30 PM IST start means the first session runs approximately 10:30 AM–1:00 PM GMT, with subsequent sessions adjusted accordingly. Viewers in India can catch the action in prime-time evening slots.

Match Schedules

The 2025 series ran from June 20 to August 4, spanning roughly seven weeks. Each venue hosted one Test, with travel days built into the schedule. The final Test at the Kennington Oval concluded on August 4, giving both teams a brief window before India’s return home.

Why was the match suspended IND vs ENG?

The 2021 tour of England featured a suspended match due to COVID-19 protocols affecting the Indian team. The circumstances forced adjustments to the scheduling and highlighted the ongoing challenges of international cricket during the pandemic era. The 2025 tour proceeded without such disruptions, with both teams completing the full five-match schedule.

Past Incidents

In 2021, the Indian cricket team faced unexpected circumstances that led to match adjustments. Wikipedia’s documentation of that tour provides context for how both boards navigated the challenges while ensuring player welfare and competitive integrity.

2021 Tour Events

The 2021 series, contested at Lord’s and other venues, saw India win by 151 runs at the famous ground — a result that made headlines as a rare away victory for an Asian team at that venue. The contrast with the 2025 result (England winning by 22 runs at the same venue) illustrates how momentum shifts between these rivals.

India vs England Test series history

India’s Test history against England spans over nine decades, beginning with that chastening debut at Lord’s in 1932. For most of the 20th century, England dominated home conditions, with India’s away wins coming infrequently. The 1970s and beyond saw gradual improvement, but the real transformation came in the 21st century with better preparation, fitness standards, and a deeper talent pool.

Early Matches 1932-1970s

India’s first tour of England in 1932 resulted in that 158-run defeat, with the host nation’s mastery of seaming conditions proving too much for the visitors. Subsequent tours through the mid-20th century saw limited Indian success, though the rivalry continued to grow in stature. Wikipedia’s category documentation traces these early encounters in detail.

Modern Era Key Series

Modern contests have been far more competitive. The 2021 Lord’s win by 151 runs, followed by India’s series-level victory that year, marked a psychological breakthrough. The 2025 series built on that foundation — India winning at Edgbaston for the first time, then clinching the finale at the Oval despite missing senior players. Sporting News observed that India’s “young side under Gill drew 2-2 without Kohli and Sharma, a morale victory.”

Key performances from the 2025 series

Several individual achievements defined the 2025 tour beyond the overall result. India’s Mohammed Siraj recorded figures of 6/70 in the second Test at Edgbaston, a spell that broke England’s resistance after they had been set a challenging target. For England, Gus Atkinson’s 5/33 in the fifth Test kept the contest alive until the final sessions.

The bullet list below summarizes key individual performances from the series.

• Shubman Gill scored 269 in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston (Wikipedia)
• Jamie Smith scored 184* for England in the 2nd Test (Wikipedia)
• Ollie Pope scored 106 in the 1st Test at Headingley (Wikipedia)
• Jasprit Bumrah took 5/83 in the 1st Test (Wikipedia)
• Mohammed Siraj recorded 6/70 in the 2nd Test (Wikipedia)
• Gus Atkinson took 5/33 in the 5th Test (Wikipedia)
• Prasidh Krishna took 4/62 in the 5th Test (Wikipedia)

The 2025 series also featured impressive warm-up performances. KL Rahul scored 137 in a practice match, while Ben Duckett posted 149 for England. Karun Nair’s 204 in an India A warm-up signaled middle-order depth for future selection discussions.

What the 2025 series means for both teams

The 2-2 draw represents a significant psychological milestone for Indian cricket. A young side missing established stars managed to compete on traditionally difficult English soil — a testament to squad depth and captain Shubman Gill’s leadership. The BCCI’s official confirmation of the final Test result (India winning by 6 runs) underscores the legitimacy of the outcome.

For England, the series revealed both strengths and concerns. Ben Stokes’s side competed admirably but ultimately could not convert strong performances (like the Lord’s win) into series victories. The WTC points accumulated across the five Tests will factor into the championship race, though the full standings impact requires official ICC confirmation.

“It was a momentous achievement for a relatively young Indian side, led by a new captain, Shubman Gill.”

— Sporting News, Publication

“India ended their England tour on a high as they beat the hosts by six runs in their final match at the Oval and held them to a 2-2 draw.”

— Sporting News, Publication

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