India had high hopes of turning around their fortunes after being humiliated 0-3 by New Zealand and 3-1 by Australia during home series, yet were hampered by an inexperienced squad and lacking quality batsmen.
Spin again played an instrumental role at Eden Gardens during the India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline.
Contractor and Pataudi combined for a 136-run stand to put India in command before Salim Durani claimed 10 wickets to seal a memorable victory.
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2025 | 5th Test | The Oval, London | India won by 6 runs | Mohammed Siraj starred with a five-wicket haul in a thrilling finish. |
| 23 – 27 Jul 2025 | 4th Test | Manchester | Match Drawn | England posted 669 while India fought back strongly in the second innings. |
| 10 – 14 Jul 2025 | 3rd Test | Lord’s, London | England won by 22 runs | A closely contested Test where England defended a small target successfully. |
| 2 – 6 Jul 2025 | 2nd Test | Birmingham | India won by 336 runs | India dominated with massive batting totals and strong bowling performance. (ESPN.com) |
| 20 – 24 Jun 2025 | 1st Test | Headingley, Leeds | England won by 5 wickets | England chased 371 successfully with Ben Duckett leading the attack. |
1932
India first visited England in 1911 and played one Test match at Lord’s. Led by CK Nayudu, their team showed glimpses of talent and resilience but lost by an overwhelming margin – marking a long and storied rivalry marked by iconic moments, notable cricketing philosophies, and shifting balances of power.
India’s cricketing performance began to flourish during the 1960s and quickly emerged as a powerful competitive force on home soil. Series wins against New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies occurred throughout the 1970s and 1980s with Kapil Dev leading his side to three Asia Cup titles and one World Cup victory; moreover, Rahul Dravid led India to notable series victories at Trent Bridge, Headingley and The Oval during this decade.
1952
India and England have shared an enduring rivalry spanning almost 90 years of thrilling cricket and dramatic drama, each nation striving to establish their own sporting identity while becoming global cricket powerhouses.
After becoming independent, India began testing cricket at Lord’s in 1952; but its true milestone came a year later in Madras (now Chennai) when Vijay Hazare and Vinoo Mankad’s all-round performance helped India secure its maiden Test victory against England – led by Vijay Hazare himself and supported by Vinoo Mankad’s all-round talent.
After India’s 1986 series win against England under Kapil Dev, India began to assert greater dominance at home while England were established as aggressive touring teams.
That win marked a key turning point as India solidified their status as serious contenders – and also inaugurated the golden age of Indian batting greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
1971
India-England cricket rivalry is one of the longest running and storied contests in international cricket, mirroring India’s journey from an emerging nation finding its sporting identity to becoming an established global power.
1971 marked an historic year for India as they experienced their inaugural Test series victory on English soil under Ajit Wadekar’s leadership, thanks to Bhagwat Chandrasekhar’s skillful spin bowling and Sunil Gavaskar’s superior batsmanship.
The home team won the toss and elected to bat first. Illingworth led England’s lineup initially but soon lost wickets to Bedi and Chandra before being replaced by John Jameson; otherwise all other England squad members remained unchanged. Solkar made history when he caught Short, which remains his sole career best catch to date.
1986
India and England developed an even rivalry after initially having difficulty cooperating. This could be seen through their head-to-head record, which favored India over England in most formats. India won their inaugural ODI World Cup under Sunil Gavaskar’s guidance in 1984 before going on to capture three more Asia Cups and two Champions Trophies during this timeframe.
India were successful in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals, yet struggled in Test matches away from home.
This led to changes in management: John Wright was replaced as coach by Greg Chappell while Saurav Ganguly replaced Tendulkar as captain – this change saw India take another step forward, winning their first series win since 1986 in England.
2002
India began their rise as an international contender during the short form era with Kapil Dev’s victory at the 1983 Prudential Cup World Championship and then three Asia Cup championship victories before the turn of the 21st century.
Indian cricket continued its steady rise and became one of the most formidable sides when playing abroad, particularly during this era when Rahul Dravid established himself as one of their premier batsmen, dominating in England, South Africa and Australia.
At 15 years old, Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for India national cricket team and went on to become an incredible icon of cricket. India and England have had some iconic clashes during ODIs; Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over of one T20 World Cup match alone!
2006
India-England cricket rivalry entered into a new era in 2006. India achieved an historic Test series victory against England with Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly scoring centuries; an ODI series followed shortly afterwards while Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in one over of an epic T20 World Cup semifinal matchup between them.
Since their initial meeting, India and England have met often in ICC tournaments, playing multiple T20Is and ODIs against one another as well as several Test series with both sides enjoying some measure of success.
Their matchup has evolved into a rivalry that remains evenly balanced as India have created potency through pace attacks while England have refined their aggressive batting approach, making for some exciting contests that push modern cricket further forward. This rivalry will no doubt continue pushing its limits further down the road!
2007
India struggled early in the 2000s before emerging with stars like Tendulkar, Dravid, and Kumble to dramatically transform their fortunes. After winning Test series against Australia for the first time since 1969 – leading Steve Waugh to describe them as the “final frontier”. MS Dhoni took over captaining duties for limited-overs cricket before leading India to their maiden ICC World Cup triumph in 2007.
India have had significant success in Test cricket, yet their ODI performance remained inconsistent. Following an inauspicious 2005 season, Indian coach John Wright was replaced with Greg Chappell and Ganguly was dropped for Sehwag and Rahul Dravid; under Kohli’s leadership the new-look India team reached the final of 2023 ICC World Cup and also reached final of 2024 ICC World Twenty20 final.
2011
India-England rivalry is one of the premier events in world cricket. Originating as an archaic contest between former colonial powers, but evolving into an intense contest distinguished by mutual respect and unmatched drama, the India-England rivalry remains one of the greatest sporting rivalries ever witnessed.
India and England have reached their most balanced phase, with India emerging as a formidable Test team and England perfecting their “Bazball” batting style. Their most recent series in 2025 ended in an intense 2-2 tie marked by record run-scoring.
These two sides have also played some unforgettable T20 international matches between 2007-09; including India’s spectacular victory where Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over. Their enduring rivalry continues to push forward modern cricket – stay tuned for another riveting encounter – date yet TBA!
2012
India-England rivalry is one of cricket’s oldest and enduring contests, representing both cricket as an international game and India’s search for sporting identity. Over time, this rivalry has evolved into an equality matchup, with both sides capable of triumphing under any format or condition.
India’s powerful batting, deadly bowling and tactical fielding make them a fan favorite worldwide. Thanks to strong captaincy, expert coaching, data-driven match planning and world-class match officials, India remains at the pinnacle of world cricket – boasting notable trophies, records and player milestones through its players such as Harmanpreet Kaur – successor of Virender Sehwag as world best fast ball hitter – and Smriti Mandhana who continue to grow under coach coach coach expertly!
With passionate global fans behind them and an impressive social media following; India continues its reign at the pinnacle of world cricket!
2021
India and England share a longstanding rivalry in Test cricket. From Kapil Dev’s iconic shirt-waving celebration on Lord’s balcony to Rahul Dravid’s brilliant innings in Bangalore, both teams have produced numerous memorable moments in Test match cricket history.
India were facing an immediate follow-on against England at Lord’s, with scores at 183/6 and a potential 2-0 series loss looming large on their horizon.
When Tendulkar took to the crease to save their season with his incredible innings of 119 that remains one of India’s finest match-saving efforts ever seen in Test matches.
COVID-19 ensured a bio-bubble atmosphere during the 2021 series, producing exciting performances from both sides, yet England’s pace bowlers proved too formidable for Pakistan to handle. England won in dramatic fashion at Edgbaston where Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root made an impactful statement with bat and ball respectively; Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam dominated with ball.
