From historical Test match battles to contemporary Twenty20 thrillers, this epic rivalry has defined cricket. This competition showcases West Indies flair against England’s structure and coaching device.
These encounters transcend cricket, reflecting larger cultural shifts with each series — this West Indies Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline takes you through some of its key moments.
| Date | Format | Match | Venue | Result | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | T20I | 3rd T20I | Rose Bowl, Southampton | England won by 37 runs | Ben Duckett (84), Jamie Smith (60), Luke Wood (3/31), Rovman Powell (79*) |
| Jun 8, 2025 | T20I | 2nd T20I | County Ground, Bristol | England won by 4 wickets | Jos Buttler (96), Liam Dawson (4/23), Shai Hope (45) |
| Jun 6, 2025 | T20I | 1st T20I | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | England won by 21 runs | Jos Buttler (96), Liam Dawson (4/23), Shai Hope (45) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ODI | 3rd ODI | The Oval, London | England won by 7 wickets (DLS) | Jamie Smith (64), Ben Duckett (58), Joe Root (44), Jos Buttler (match-winning six) |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ODI | 2nd ODI | Lord’s, London | England won by 4 wickets | Joe Root (match-winning knock), Jos Buttler (match-winning six) |
Tests
England and West Indies’ longstanding rivalry transcends cricket. It represents more than just an epic contest; rather, it encapsulates nearly 100 years of changing eras and legendary performers who have left an indelible mark on this epic rivalry spanning from fierce Test matches to thrilling T20 thrills that offer something for every cricket fanatic.
England and West Indies first clashed head on in 1928, when West Indies became only the fourth nation to gain Test status.
England quickly established themselves as a forceful opponent during this three-match series by dominating all matches by an innings and 58 runs at Lord’s, by an innings and 30 at Old Trafford, and by 5-0 at The Oval – yet under captain Clive Lloyd they still established an admirable four-man pace attack including Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall and Viv Richards alongside Viv Richards and Gordon Greenidge who all had made an impressionful statement of intent that could not be ignored.
In the 1980s, Windies continued their dominance against England with two 5-0 whitewashes, featuring brilliant displays from batsmen like Sir Vivian Richards and Curtly Ambrose as well as bowlers Michael Holding and Malcolm Marshall who unleashed devastating spells. Yet during this era there was great turmoil for Windies as they struggled against racism and economic hardship.
Today, this rivalry continues across all formats of cricket. Over recent years, ODIs have become more competitive. England have maintained their edge thanks to Joe Root and Harry Brook’s captaincy; on the West Indies tour in 2024 however, Shai Hope and Rovman Powell stood out as key figures who kept England at bay.
As both teams look ahead to new talent, international tournaments, and more enthralling fixtures, fans should expect more highs and lows in this intriguing rivalry.
Fans should anticipate an engaging chapter from both sides with calypso aggression meeting Bazball boldness as legendary players like Richards, Ambrose, and Lara make returns to action. England’s tactical superiority combined with West Indies’ indomitable spirit could make this cricket rivalry an irresistibly exciting competition!
ODIs
England have taken an unassailable lead against West Indies in their ODI series and will go into Friday’s match unchallenged.
But that doesn’t mean they can simply sit back and relax for the remainder of this tour; they still must show the same hardworking, determined cricket that has made them one of the world’s premier sides.
History of This Rivalry Is an Enthralling Tapestry Of Cricket Excellence From 1928’s inaugural Test Match up until England’s recent dominance of limited-overs cricket, its history is one of incredible cricket excellence and legendary performances that transcend sport – Sir Vivian Richards swaggering around, Curtly Ambrose unleashing devastating spells, Brian Lara breaking records are all integral parts of its narrative!
Today’s ODI marked an exciting conclusion to this series. With high-octane batting and dexterous bowling from both teams – as well as much determination from home side – both sides made this an engaging spectacle and we can’t wait for our next encounters!
At The Oval on Sunday afternoon, England secured a commanding 3-0 lead against West Indies with a thrilling come-from-behind victory on the final day.
England arrived riding Lime bikes while their visitors got caught in traffic and had to crawl slowly from their hotel, and there was even a rain delay before kickoff of the match!
But once the ball was in play, England were off like a flash – Jos Buttler scored 41 to lead them to 246 runs and complete a 3-0 series sweep.
After winning all four ODIs and three T20Is, England went onto win all three T20Is as well, taking an unassailable 5-1 lead in their T20 series against West Indies at Trent Bridge on Friday night.
West Indies must find ways to improve their form away from home; their players hope that similar levels of commitment and battling spirit were shown during Southampton.
T20Is
The England-West Indies rivalry is one of cricket’s great rivalries, stretching across 167 years and featuring iconic players like Viv Richards and Curtly Ambrose.
This fierce contest defines global dynamics while showing dominance shifts back and forth; this timeline provides a match-by-match timeline of this legendary rivalry.
In the 1970s and early 1990s, West Indies dominance was unparalleled. Led by speed bowlers like Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall, Gordon Greenidge Viv Richards and Desmond Haynes among other power players; West Indies dominance seemed invincible.
Following this period, Windies cricket began its steady decline while England capitalized on it. Still, there were occasional glimpses of brilliance despite this gradual deterioration and with star players retiring early from international cricket.
Recently, England has taken control of this longstanding competition, winning each T20I series against Caribbean side since they met for the first time back in 2005. But Caribbean have made strides back and are looking to regain an advantage in future series.
T20Is are fast-paced encounters where both teams aim to score maximum runs while restricting the run-scoring potential of their opponents. Fans enjoy this format for following their favourite teams.
England cruised to victory in their inaugural T20I against West Indies by an impressive margin of 57 runs thanks to Joe Root and Ben Duckett’s stellar bowling performances.
Captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell produced eye-catching strokes which propelled England’s 20-over total of 248-3.
Windies were in danger of losing the chase for 206 runs, but a late burst from Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, and Matthew Potts ensured they passed safely over the line. Jason Holder made his T20I debut earlier in February 2024 with impressive results but is just one player among many that have been reduced due to missing members such as Darren Bravo and Andre Russell.
Recent Encounters
The West Indies cricket team represents an epic tale of colonialism and resistance against it, shared dreams greater than sport, migration and economic anxieties, dynastic cricketing dominance for much of the second half of 20th century, producing iconic players such as Worrell Weekes Walcott Garfield Sobers as well as pace-fuelled dynasties led by Clive Lloyd and Viv Richards.
But in order for the current West Indies team to avoid repeating last year’s humiliating tour to England, its batsmen will need to be both aggressive and creative at once. England’s batsmen demonstrated this combination when they crushed them for an imposing total;
Harry Brook and Ben Duckett in particular excelled with eye-catching strokes like reverse sweeps, deft cuts and deceptive scoops from Harry Brook and Duckett respectively – including some eye-catching reverse sweeps, reverse swings nifty reverse sweeps reverse sweeps reverse sweeps deft cuts deft cuts nifty reverse sweeps before an Alzarri Joseph stuck his hand out at full tilt from Duckett who took him all the way before being bowled off by Hosein.
Shubman Gill will lead India in the two-match Test series against Australia with Rishabh Pant still sidelined due to a foot injury sustained during England Test 4.
Washington Sundar was included despite limited involvement on India’s recent overseas tour, while Jasprit Bumrah will only play three Tests due to workload management considerations. Dhruv Jurel is India’s first-choice wicketkeeper while N Jagadeesan serves as his backup wicketkeeper.
