The India-England rivalry burns brighter than any in modern cricket colonial roots giving way to fierce, high-stakes battles packed with genius, aggression, sledging, and unforgettable drama. From Yuvraj’s six sixes to Jadeja’s all-round mayhem and Gill’s blistering semi-final blitz, every clash delivers heart-pounding theatre that unites fans across borders in pure passion.
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Recent England National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Timeline encounters across formats (as of March 2026)
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
England Score
India Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
T20 World Cup
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mar 05, 2026
England elected to field
246/7 (20 overs)
253/7 (20 overs)
India won by 7 runs
T20 World Cup
Sanju Samson (IND)
Bilateral T20I
India
Feb 02, 2025
England elected to field
97 (10.3 overs)
247/9 (20 overs)
India won by 150 runs
England in India T20I
Abhishek Sharma
Bilateral T20I
India
Jan 31, 2025
England elected to field
166 (19.4 overs)
181/9 (20 overs)
India won by 15 runs
England in India T20I
Shivam Dube
Bilateral T20I
India
Jan 28, 2025
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171/9 (20 overs)
145/9 (20 overs)
England won by 26 runs
England in India T20I
–
Bilateral T20I
India
Jan 25, 2025
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165/9 (20 overs)
166/8 (19.2 overs)
India won by 2 wickets
England in India T20I
–
Bilateral T20I
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Jan 22, 2025
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132 (20 overs)
133/3 (12.5 overs)
India won by 7 wickets
England in India T20I
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Bilateral ODI
India
Feb 12, 2025
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214 (34.2 overs)
356 (50 overs)
India won by 142 runs
England in India ODI
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Bilateral ODI
India
Feb 09, 2025
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304 (50 overs)
308/6 (44.3 overs)
India won by 4 wickets
England in India ODI
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Bilateral ODI
India
Feb 06, 2025
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248 (50 overs)
251/6 (38.4 overs)
India won by 4 wickets
England in India ODI
–
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Test)
The Oval, London
Jul 31 – Aug 04, 2025
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247 & 367 (85.1 ov, T:374)
224 & 396
India won by 6 runs
India in England Test
Mohammed Siraj (IND)
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Test)
Old Trafford, Manchester
Jul 23 – 27, 2025
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669
358 & 425/4
Match drawn
India in England Test
–
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Test)
Lord’s, London
Jul 10 – 14, 2025
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387 & 192
387 & 170 (T:193)
England won by 22 runs
India in England Test
Ben Stokes (ENG)
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Test)
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Jul 02 – 06, 2025
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407 & 271
587 & 427/6d
India won by 336 runs
India in England Test
Shubman Gill (IND)
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Test)
Headingley, Leeds
Jun 20 – 24, 2025
England elected to field
465 & 373/5
471 & 364
England won by 5 wickets
India in England Test
Ben Duckett (ENG)
Most Memorable Matches in ENG vs IND History
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
England Score
India Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
England Tour of India (Test)
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Feb 06–10, 1952
England elected to bat
266 & 183
457/9d
India won by an innings & 8 runs
England in India Tests
Vinoo Mankad (IND)
India Tour of England (Test)
Lord’s, London
Jun 05–10, 1986
India elected to field
294 & 180
341 & 136/5
India won by 5 wickets
India in England Tests
Kapil Dev (IND)
NatWest Series Final (ODI)
Lord’s, London
Jul 13, 2002
England elected to bat
325/5 (50 ov)
326/8 (49.3 ov)
India won by 2 wickets
NatWest Series
Mohammad Kaif (IND)
ICC World T20 (T20I)
Kingsmead, Durban
Sep 19, 2007
England elected to field
200/6 (20 ov)
218/4 (20 ov)
India won by 18 runs
T20 World Cup
Yuvraj Singh (IND)
England Tour of India (Test)
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Dec 11–15, 2008
England elected to bat
316 & 311/9d
241 & 387/4
India won by 6 wickets
England in India Tests
Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
India Tour of England (Test)
Lord’s, London
Aug 12–16, 2021
England elected to field
391 & 120
364 & 298/8d
India won by 151 runs
India in England Tests
KL Rahul (IND)
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Test)
The Oval, London
Aug 01–04, 2025
India elected to field
247 & 367
224 & 396
India won by 6 runs
India in England Tests
Mohammed Siraj (IND)
India Tour of England (Test)
Headingley, Leeds
Jun 20–24, 2025
England elected to field
465 & 373/5
471 & 364
England won by 5 wickets
India in England Tests
Ben Duckett (ENG)
Bilateral T20I
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Jan 22, 2025
India elected to bat
132 (20 ov)
133/3 (12.5 ov)
India won by 7 wickets
England in India T20Is
Suryakumar Yadav (IND)
T20 World Cup Semi-Final
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mar 05, 2026
England elected to field
246/7 (20 ov)
253/7 (20 ov)
India won by 7 runs
T20 World Cup
Sanju Samson (IND)
England vs India: Ultimate Head-to-Head Summary
Format
Total Matches
England Wins
India Wins
Draws / NR / Ties
India Win % (Decided Matches)
Tests
141
53
37
51 Draws
41.1%
ODIs
110
44
61
5 No Result
58.1%
T20Is
29
12
17
0
58.6%
Overall
280
109
115
51 Draws + 5 NR
51.3%
Batting Titans (Most Runs in ENG vs IND career)
Rank
Player
Team
Span
Matches
Highlight
1
Virat Kohli
IND
2011-2025
87
All-time leading run-scorer in rivalry
2
Sachin Tendulkar
IND
1990-2012
69
The Master defined the rivalry
3
Alastair Cook
ENG
2006-2018
57
Most runs by an Englishman
4
Joe Root
ENG
2012-2025
48+
Modern rock + 2025 series hero
5
Shubman Gill
IND
2021-2025
35+
Fastest to big milestones vs England
Bowling Warriors (Most Wickets in ENG vs IND career)
Rank
Player
Team
Span
Matches
Highlight
1
Javagal Srinath
IND
1992-2003
26
All-time leading wicket-taker
2
Ravindra Jadeja
IND
2012-2025
25+
Spin king in Tests & white-ball
3
James Anderson
ENG
2006-2024
30+
Swing legend vs India
4
Mohammed Siraj
IND
2021-2025
18+
2025 Oval hero (6-run thriller)
5
Stuart Broad
ENG
2007-2023
22
2021 Lord’s demolition man
Sparks Ignite: Yuvraj’s Six Sixes and the T20 Dawn (2007 T20 World Cup Opener)
In Durban’s electric night, September 19, 2007, India unleashed T20 chaos against England. Electing to bat, Sehwag’s blistering 68 and Gambhir’s gritty 58 forged a 136-run opening blitz, propelling India to a then-record 218/4. Enter Yuvraj Singh: facing Stuart Broad, he unleashed six thunderous sixes in one over—50 off 12 balls, 58 total off 16—stunning the world and Broad into stunned silence. England fought back with Solanki’s 43 and Pietersen’s 39, but Pathan’s lethal 3/37 sealed an 18-run thriller. Sledging simmered; fans erupted. This opener birthed Indo-English T20 fireworks, Yuvraj’s audacity etching eternal lore.
Category
Highlight
Player/Detail
Stat/Impact
Highest Score (India)
Explosive Opener
Virender Sehwag
68 off 52 (4×4, 3×6); Set tone with 130.76 SR
Key Partnership
Record-Breaking Start
Sehwag-Gambhir
136 runs (1st wkt, 74 balls); Highest T20I opening stand then
Iconic Moment
Six Sixes Onslaught
Yuvraj Singh
58 off 16 (3×4, 7×6, SR 362.50); 6 straight sixes off Broad—fastest T20I 50 (12 balls)
Best Bowling (India)
Wicket-Taking Swing
Irfan Pathan
3/37 (4 overs); Dismantled top order, including Maddy & Wright
At The Oval in August 1971, India scripted history under Ajit Wadekar. England amassed 355, led by John Jameson’s 82 and Alan Knott’s 90. India replied with 284, Dilip Sardesai’s 54 and Farokh Engineer’s 59 shining amid seam pressure. Then came the magic: BS Chandrasekhar’s mesmerising leg-spin demolished England for 101 in the second innings—his 6/38 (18.1 overs) a spell of pure wizardry on a wearing pitch. Chasing 173, India reached 174/6 with Wadekar’s unbeaten 45* and gritty knocks from Abid Ali sealing a 4-wicket win. This triumph delivered India’s first overseas series victory (1-0), shattering colonial shadows forever amid roaring London crowds.
Category
Highlight
Player/Detail
Stat/Impact
Highest Score (England 1st Innings)
Solid Anchor
John Jameson
82 off 152 balls (10×4, 2×6); Top-scored for hosts
Key Partnership (India 1st Innings)
Fighting Stand
Dilip Sardesai & Farokh Engineer
106 runs (4th wkt); Rescued from 118/4
Iconic Moment
Devastating Spin Onslaught
BS Chandrasekhar
6/38 in 18.1 overs; Bowled out England for 101—lowest vs India in England
Best Bowling (India 2nd Innings)
Match-Winning Spell
BS Chandrasekhar
6/38; Dismantled top order including Edrich, Fletcher, D’Oliveira
Highest Score (England 2nd Innings)
Brief Resistance
Brian Luckhurst
33 off 111 balls; Top-scored in collapse
Chase Hero
Calm Captaincy & Finish
Ajit Wadekar
45* (unbeaten); Guided chase with Abid Ali
Record Breaker
Historic Milestone
India Team
First Test win & series triumph (1-0) in England after 19 failed attempts
Turning Point
Collapse Trigger
Chandrasekhar’s Wickets
4 quick wickets post-tea Day 4; From 72/7 to 101 all out
Fan & Cultural Frenzy
Symbolic Victory
Indian Diaspora & Home Joy
Streets celebrated; Elephant symbolism for Chandrasekhar’s “miracle” arm (polio-affected)
Player Impact
All-Round Contribution
Eknath Solkar
3/28 in 1st innings + catches; 3 wickets in 2nd
NatWest Heartbreak: The Greatest ODI Chase Ever? (2002 Lord’s Final)
July 13, 2002, Lord’s: England posted 325/5, Marcus Trescothick’s 109 and Nasser Hussain’s 115 building a daunting total under sunny skies. India slumped to 146/5, Sachin Tendulkar gone for 14, seeming doomed. Then Yuvraj Singh’s fiery 69 off 63 balls and Mohammad Kaif’s cool 87* (75) forged a 121-run sixth-wicket stand. Kaif and Zaheer Khan (16*) finished it with 3 balls left—326/8, by 2 wickets. Ganguly’s iconic shirt-wave on the balcony mocked Flintoff’s earlier taunt. One of cricket’s greatest heists: highest successful chase at Lord’s then, igniting India’s golden limited-overs era amid wild fan euphoria.
Category
Highlight
Player/Detail
Stat/Impact
Highest Score (England)
Dominant Century
Marcus Trescothick
109 off 100 balls (12×4, 2×6); Anchored innings with Hussain
Key Partnership (England)
Power-Hitting Stand
Trescothick & Hussain
185 runs (2nd wkt); Set platform for 325/5
Collapse Trigger (India)
Middle-Order Meltdown
India Team
From 109/0 to 146/5; 5 wickets for 37 runs—seemed match over
Iconic Moment
Shirt-Wave Celebration
Sourav Ganguly
Waved jersey on Lord’s balcony; Replied to Flintoff’s Mumbai taunt
Rescue Partnership
Epic Turnaround
Yuvraj Singh & Mohammad Kaif
121 runs (6th wkt); Turned 146/5 into victory chase
Highest Score (India)
Calm Finisher
Mohammad Kaif
87* off 75 balls (6×4, 1×6); Unbeaten hero, Man of the Match
Aggressive Knock
Fiery Counter-Attack
Yuvraj Singh
69 off 63 balls (5×4, 3×6); Blitzed after slump, SR 109.52
Winning Moment
Nail-Biting Finish
Kaif & Zaheer Khan
14 needed off last 3 overs; Won with 3 balls spare—2 wickets victory
Record Breaker
Historic Chase
India Team
326/8—Highest successful run-chase in Lord’s ODI history at time
Fan & Cultural Frenzy
Emotional High
Indian Supporters & Diaspora
Lord’s balcony scenes; Ganguly’s wave became eternal symbol of defiance
Tactical Edge
Bowling Struggles vs Chase Mastery
Ashley Giles (2/47) vs India
England faltered in death overs; India’s composure under pressure shone
Heartbreak in Adelaide: Hales & Buttler’s Ruthless Chase (2022 T20 World Cup Semi-Final)
November 10, 2022, Adelaide Oval: India faltered to 168/6 after opting to bat, with Virat Kohli’s composed 50 (40 balls) and Hardik Pandya’s late 63* (33 balls, explosive acceleration) offering some fight amid early collapses. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul fell cheaply, pressure mounting under lights. England then delivered a clinical masterclass: Jos Buttler (80* off 49, aggressive from ball one) and Alex Hales (86* off 47, seven towering sixes) forged an unbroken 170-run opening stand, chasing 169 in just 16 overs with 10 wickets in hand. No drama, pure dominance—England stormed into the final, leaving Indian fans stunned in the stands and back home.
Category
Highlight
Player/Detail
Stat/Impact
Highest Score (India)
Clutch Acceleration
Hardik Pandya
63* off 33 balls (4×4, 5×6, SR 190.90); Rescued from 41/4 to respectable total
Key Partnership (India)
Late-Order Rescue
Virat Kohli & Hardik Pandya
63 runs (5th wkt); Stabilized after top-order collapse
Best Bowling (England)
Wicket-Taking Control
Adil Rashid
1/20 (4 overs); Tight spin choked middle overs, key to low total
Highest Score (England)
Blistering Unbeaten Ton
Alex Hales
86* off 47 balls (4×4, 7×6, SR 182.97); Player of the Match, ruthless chase
Chase Anchor
Captain’s Fire
Jos Buttler
80* off 49 balls (9×4, 3×6); Unbroken stand, highest opening partnership vs India in T20Is
Record Breaker
Dominant Win Margin
England Team
10-wicket victory with 24 balls spare; Biggest semi-final win by wickets in T20 WC
Turning Point
Early Wickets Collapse
India batting
From 9/0 to 41/4; England pacers (Curran, Wood) exploited swing and bounce
Aggressive Moment
Powerplay Onslaught
Buttler & Hales
3 boundaries in first over vs Bhuvneshwar; Set fearless tone immediately
Fan & Emotional Frenzy
Shattered Hopes
Indian Supporters
Adelaide crowd stunned silent; Massive heartbreak after Kohli’s milestone
Tactical Edge
Fearless Approach
England batting
No hesitation vs spin/pace; Perfect execution of Bazball precursor in big game
Jadeja’s All-Round Mayhem: Home Fortress Storm (2024 Rajkot Test)
February 15-18, 2024, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium: India crushed England by 434 runs—their biggest Test victory by runs—in the third Test. Batting first, India reached 445, powered by Ravindra Jadeja’s gritty 112 (225 balls, 9×4, 2×6) and Rohit Sharma’s 131. Sarfaraz Khan added a debut 62. England replied with 319, Ben Duckett’s 133 keeping them in hunt. India declared at 430/4, Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing 214*. Chasing 557, England crumbled to 122, Jadeja’s 5/41 (12.4 overs) wrecking the middle order. Jadeja’s century and fifer earned Player of the Match; home fortress roared as India took 2-1 series lead.
Category
Highlight
Player/Detail
Stat/Impact
All-Round Masterclass
Historic Double Impact
Ravindra Jadeja
112 (1st inns) + 5/41 (2nd inns); Player of Match, dominated both departments
Highest Score (India 1st Innings)
Captain’s Grit
Rohit Sharma
131 off 196 balls; Anchored with 204-run stand with Jadeja
Key Partnership (India 1st)
Rescue & Build
Rohit Sharma & Ravindra Jadeja
204 runs (4th wkt); Turned 33/3 into commanding 445
Debut Fireworks
Explosive Arrival
Sarfaraz Khan
62 off 66 balls (1st inns); Quick 68 in 2nd inns partnership
Highest Score (England 1st)
Aggressive Counter
Ben Duckett
133 off 257 balls; Kept England competitive at 207/2 on Day 2
Devastating Spell
Spin Onslaught
Ravindra Jadeja
5/41 (12.4 overs, 2nd inns); Dismantled Stokes, Hartley, others—England 122 all out
Record Breaker
Biggest Margin Win
India Team
434-run victory—India’s largest by runs in Tests; Series lead 2-1
Turning Point
Middle-Order Collapse
Jadeja’s Wickets
Quick strikes post-Tea Day 4; From hopeful to routed in sessions
Aggressive Declaration
Massive Target
Rohit Sharma (capt)
Declared at 430/4; Set 557—overwhelming for Bazball on turning pitch
Fan & Home Frenzy
Rajkot Roar
Saurashtra Crowd
Packed stadium erupted for Jadeja’s local heroics; Symbolic fortress win
Tactical Edge
Spin Mastery vs Bazball
Jadeja & Kuldeep
Exploited pitch wear; England aggressive approach backfired spectacularly
T20 WC Thriller: Gill’s Blitz Seals Semi Glory (2026 T20 World Cup Semi-Final)
March 5, 2026, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: A record-shattering semi-final exploded with 499 runs. India, batting first, posted 253/7—the highest in any T20 WC knockout—led by Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 off 42 (8×4, 7×6). Shubman Gill smashed a blistering 91 off 48, full of sixes galore, setting a ferocious platform. England chased valiantly but fell 7 runs short at 246/7. Jacob Bethell’s heroic 105 off 48 went in vain as Jasprit Bumrah’s death-over mastery (key wickets) and Hardik Pandya’s cool finish sealed it. Jofra Archer’s late sixes added drama, but India’s nerve held in this high-octane battle amid roaring crowds and global frenzy.
Category
Highlight
Player/Detail
Stat/Impact
Highest Score (India)
Explosive Opener Blitz
Shubman Gill
91 off 48 balls (blazing sixes); Set aggressive tone for record total
Player of the Match
Match-Winning Knock
Sanju Samson
89 off 42 (8×4, 7×6, SR 211.90); Power-hitting anchor in 253/7
Key Partnership (India)
Middle-Order Fire
Sanju Samson & Others
Built momentum; Contributed to highest T20 WC semi-final total ever
Record Breaker (Team)
Historic High Score
India
253/7—Highest in T20 WC knockout/semi-final; 499-run match aggregate record
Highest Score (England)
Heroic Chase Ton
Jacob Bethell
105 off 48 balls; Fighting century despite defeat, nearly pulled off miracle
19 off 4 balls (3×6); Three sixes in last over, but too late
Turning Point
Middle-Order Wickets
Hardik Pandya & Varun Chakaravarthy
Dismantled key stands; From promising to 246/7 despite Bethell heroics
Aggressive Moment
Sledging & Intensity
Kohli-era echoes in crowd roars
Wankhede erupted; Fan wars on X, Jaipur streets alive till dawn
Tactical Edge
Bowling Discipline vs Aggressive Chase
India bowlers
Held nerve in death overs; Bumrah/Pandya exploited pressure perfectly
Global Frenzy
Record Sixes Galore
Both teams
34 sixes combined; Slugfest etched as one of T20 WC’s greatest thrillers
Conclusion
This timeless duel keeps evolving spin vs Bazball, fire vs ice, underdogs to superpowers yet the emotion stays raw. Whether in Mumbai’s roar or London’s hush, India vs England never disappoints. It’s cricket at its most electric, reminding us why we love the game: for the rivalries that become legends and the moments that live forever.
