India and England both boast impressive track records when it comes to Test cricket, and both sides will have plenty at stake in this intense series.
An entertaining 2-2 tie at the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy defied predictions made by former cricketers and pundits who predicted an easy Indian victory. Joe Root scored his 38th century of Test cricket, equalling Kumar Sangakkara for most Test centuries ever scored in an innings. These results highlight the competitiveness of the England cricket team vs India national cricket team stats, showcasing remarkable performances and closely contested matches.
| Match | Venue | Result | Key Performers | Series Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Headingley, Leeds | England won by 5 wickets | Joe Root scored 114; India posted 471 and 364. England chased down 465 and 373/5. (Sky Sports) | England lead 1-0 |
| 2nd Test | Edgbaston, Birmingham | India won by 336 runs | Shubman Gill’s 269 and 161; India declared at 587/6; England all out for 407 and 271. (myKhel) | Series tied 1-1 |
| 3rd Test | Old Trafford, Manchester | England won by 22 runs | England posted 387 and 192; India scored 387 and 170. (myKhel) | England lead 2-1 |
| 4th Test | The Oval, London | Match drawn | England scored 669; India responded with 358 and 425/4. (myKhel) | Series tied 2-2 |
| 5th Test | The Oval, London | India won by 6 runs | India set 224 and 396; England all out for 247 and 367. Mohammed Siraj took crucial wickets. (Cricket Australia) | Series drawn 2-2 |
ODIs
India and England enjoy one of the deepest rivalries in ODI cricket, producing some of its greatest moments across all formats – from thrilling Test series to high-scoring T20Is, these contests have always been filled with drama and intensity, giving rise to many legendary performances on both sides of this clash.
India and England look well-placed to take down one another in Dharamsala’s latest One-Day International matchup, both teams holding strong chances.
Both squads have won seven of their previous ten games under this format and boast world-class batters and top bowlers on each side of their respective squads.
India recently proved itself by beating England 4-1 in five Test series played at home and currently boast an ICC Test ranking ranking number one spot as they remain in fine form on all fronts.
Shubman Gill set an all-India record against England by scoring seven centuries and matching Don Bradman’s record of most hundreds in a Test series – becoming the first Indian ever to do this in England! Additionally, he became one of the leading runscorers with 1,488 runs scored across one innings in this Test matchup against them.
India’s batting depth has been stellar, with batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli all scoring hundreds in the Test series. Additionally, India boasts excellent bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav who put in impressive performances that helped surpass Ishant Sharma to become joint-highest wicket-takers against England ODI cricket.
Even after recent underperformance in Tests, England boast an exciting mix of experience and youth in their 2025 squad. Ben Stokes leads an experienced group that features Joe Root alongside young talent such as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. James Anderson tops their spin department, leading with 149 dismissals against India during Tests alone!
T20Is
India and England have played 17 T20Is between them; India have won 10 with three victories for England. Both nations will compete against one another in a five-match Test series starting June 2025 as part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle, further heightening intensity and significance of every match played between them.
Rohit Sharma will captain India for tests and ODIs while Suryakumar Yadav will lead them in T20Is. India currently ranks No. 1 in both rankings; their recent form includes a 4-1 victory against England in Test series; strengths include deep benches of talented batters, world-class bowlers and an expanding pool of all-rounders.
India easily defeated England in the 2024 Test series with their aggressive batting style and centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill that helped India score 477 runs on their first innings.
England struggled with their bat, failing to capitalize on home conditions. Fans and media alike found this match thrilling!
India also prevailed comfortably against Zimbabwe in an ODI series, as their batsmen easily scored against an ineffective bowling attack and managed to grab crucial catches and fielding positions.
India will take on England for their inaugural Test series since winning the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup at Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
India boasts an excellent T20I record against them but have lost their last two encounters; this will serve as an important test before competing in 2026 T20 World Cup. India will aim to improve their recent form so they can win it and maintain top spot on rankings.
Tests
India currently reigns as the superior Test team, having trounced England 4-1 in their most recent series. They boast world-class batsmen like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj as well as proven domestic cricket performance records as well as participation in ICC events.
On the other hand, England excels at white ball formats and adds innovation into the game.
The 2025 Test series between England and South Africa will be an intense contest with both sides aiming to capture victory.
Set across England at iconic venues, this five-match series forms part of ICC World Test Championship cycle – providing both sides have shown great form.
Both will put their best foot forward as this high-stakes contest showcases who’s on form!
England have an excellent record against India in Test matches, winning 36 and losing 51. When these teams last met, India held an early 2-1 advantage before having its fifth match postponed due to Covid-19 concerns; England responded strongly though and eventually tied Edgbaston. England’s batting line-up will play an essential part in this series and will look to build on recent successes.
Shubman Gill has broken several records during the 2024 series, including becoming the first Indian ever to score seven half-centuries in one Test match and become only the third batsman ever from India and outside Asia to do so in a five-match Test series.
Furthermore, he overtook both Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid for most Test centuries against India to become second behind Sachin Tendulkar on that list.
India have historically struggled against England on English soil, but are confident of improving their results this year.
They will begin the series against Durham with an at-home match that provides them with an ideal opportunity to test themselves on English conditions – featuring a batting-heavy XI that features Joe Root and Ben Stokes in its opening match as a key battle.
ICC events
India and England cricket series is one of the most anticipated events in international cricket. Both sides have produced some memorable moments over their long histories; next match to be held at Edgbaston will mark first clash since NatWest Series final in 2002 and fifth world cup final meeting between these countries.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lead an Indian side that is considered the top team worldwide right now, winning three ODI series against England to claim its four titles and looking forward to taking home their fourth championship crown.
India and England may have each won one Test match against each other so far in Dharamsala but India still stands a chance at taking home series victory on April 6-8th at Dharamsala. Should India succeed, this would mark their first victory over England since 1968 and would mark a triumphant home win since 1984-85!
India and England have faced off 136 times in Test matches. Of those, India won 35 times while England prevailed 51. In total, 50 matches have been drawn.
India defeated England in three Test matches last month, winning both first and second Tests while England only managed to take third.
India were led to victory by Mahendra Dhoni under captaincy of Mohammad Kaif’s 102 and Rohit Sharma’s 121 in first Test, leaving an unforgettable memory behind them for anyone present at that game.
Both teams possess exceptional talent, and the rivalry between India and England is fierce. The upcoming match will provide both teams an opportunity to display their abilities: England has a distinguished bowling history against India; however, Indian batsmen have proven equally adept batting. Fans are sure to be delighted at seeing such action-packed cricket!
