From colonial debut at Lord’s in 1932 to modern-day T20 thrillers, the England cricket team vs India national cricket team rivalry has delivered spine-tingling drama, fierce sledging, record-breaking knocks, and heart-stopping chases. Iconic moments like Yuvraj’s six sixes, Kohli’s fire, and Jadeja’s all-round mastery have made this one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.
England vs India Recent Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
India Score
England Score
Result
Player of the Match
T20 World Cup SF
Mumbai
Mar 5, 2026
ENG (field)
253/7 (20)
246/7 (20)
IND won by 7 runs
Sanju Samson (IND)
Bilateral Test
London
Jul 31, 2025
IND (bat)
224 & 396
247 & 367
IND won by 6 runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND)
Bilateral Test
Manchester
Jul 23, 2025
IND (bat)
358 & 425/4
669
Match Drawn
Harry Brook (ENG)
Bilateral Test
London
Jul 10, 2025
ENG (bat)
387 & 170
387 & 192
ENG won by 22 runs
Ben Stokes (ENG)
Bilateral Test
Birmingham
Jul 2, 2025
ENG (field)
587 & 427/6d
407 & 271
IND won by 336 runs
Ravindra Jadeja (IND)
Bilateral Test
Leeds
Jun 20, 2025
IND (bat)
471 & 364
465 & 373/5
ENG won by 5 wickets
Ben Duckett (ENG)
Bilateral ODI
Ahmedabad
Feb 12, 2025
ENG (field)
356 (50)
214 (34.2)
IND won by 142 runs
Rohit Sharma (IND)
Hall of Fame: Iconic & Aggressive Moments
Year
Event
The Moment
Significance
2002
NatWest Final
Ganguly’s Shirt Wave
Chasing a “mission impossible” 326 at Lord’s, India won by 2 wickets. Skipper Sourav Ganguly famously ripped off his jersey on the balcony, a direct response to Andrew Flintoff doing the same at Mumbai months earlier.
2007
T20 World Cup
Yuvraj’s 6 Sixes
After a heated verbal exchange where Flintoff threatened to “cut his throat,” Yuvraj Singh channeled his fury into Stuart Broad, hitting 6 sixes in one over—the first time ever in T20I cricket.
2002
NatWest Final
The “Bus Driver” Sledge
England captain Nasser Hussain sledged a young Mohammad Kaif by calling him a “bus driver” as he walked out to bat. Kaif’s unbeaten 87* eventually took England “for a ride” to secure a historic win.
2021
Lord’s Test
The Tailenders’ Revenge
After Jasprit Bumrah was targeted with a barrage of bouncers by Mark Wood, he and Mohammed Shami responded with an aggressive 89*-run stand. Their defiance fired up India to bowl England out in just 52 overs for a famous win.
1990
Lord’s Test
Kapil’s 4 Straight Sixes
With 9 wickets down and 24 runs still needed to avoid the follow-on, Kapil Dev smashed Eddie Hemmings for four consecutive sixes. It remains one of the most audacious displays of “do or die” aggression in Test history.
2022
Edgbaston Test
Kohli vs Bairstow
Virat Kohli’s constant chirping at Jonny Bairstow (“Just stand and bat”) sparked a fiery exchange. Bairstow responded with a blistering 106, while Kohli celebrated Alex Lees’ later dismissal with an aggressive, viral “roaring” run.
Major Tournament Encounters: India vs England
Tournament
Venue
Date
India Score
England Score
Result
Significance
2026 T20 WC (SF)
Mumbai
Mar 5, 2026
253/7 (20)
246/7 (20)
IND won by 7 runs
Highest-ever score in a WC knockout
2024 T20 WC (SF)
Guyana
Jun 27, 2024
171/7 (20)
103 (16.4)
IND won by 68 runs
India’s path to 2024 title
2023 ODI WC (GS)
Lucknow
Oct 29, 2023
229/9 (50)
129 (34.5)
IND won by 100 runs
Dominant bowling performance
2022 T20 WC (SF)
Adelaide
Nov 10, 2022
168/6 (20)
170/0 (16)
ENG won by 10 wickets
England’s historic opening stand
2013 CT (Final)
Birmingham
Jun 23, 2013
129/7 (20)
124/8 (20)
IND won by 5 runs
India wins Champions Trophy
2011 ODI WC (GS)
Bengaluru
Feb 27, 2011
338 (49.5)
338/8 (50)
Match Tied
One of only two WC ties
2007 T20 WC (GS)
Durban
Sep 19, 2007
218/4 (20)
200/6 (20)
IND won by 18 runs
Yuvraj Singh’s 6 sixes in an over
India vs England: Overall Head-to-Head Summary
Format
Total Matches
India Wins
England Wins
Draw / Tie / NR
India Win %
Test Matches
141
37
53
51 (Draw)
26.2%
ODIs
110
61
44
2 (Tie) / 3 (NR)
55.4%
T20Is
30
18
12
0
60.0%
TOTAL
281
116
109
56
41.3%
Team Strength Comparison: India vs. England (2026)
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 over50 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
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
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
Gabba Echoes at Oval: Pant’s Daredevil Chase (2021 Oval Test)
September 2021 at The Oval: India, already without several stars, produced one of their gutsiest overseas performances. After scoring 191 in the first innings, they roared back with 466 in the second, setting England a stiff 368 to win. Rishabh Pant played a fearless knock of 50 off 106 balls, mixing solid defence with trademark audacity under huge pressure. Shardul Thakur smashed 57 off 36. England fought to 290 then collapsed to 210 in the chase. India won by 157 runs to lead the series 2-1. Pant’s counter-attacking spirit and sharp keeping echoed the famous Gabba heroics, leaving English fans stunned and Indian supporters ecstatic.
57 off 36 balls (explosive); Lifted total to commanding 466
Key Partnership (India 2nd)
Rescue Stand
Pant & Thakur
Vital lower-order stand; Turned potential collapse into match-winning total
Best Bowling (India)
Match-Winning Spells
Ravichandran Ashwin & Others
Controlled spin & pace; Restricted England in both innings
Highest Score (England 1st)
Solid Resistance
Rory Burns
50; Top-scored but India still bowled them out for 290
Chase Collapse
Final Day Pressure
England batting
Slumped to 210 chasing 368; India secured 157-run victory
Record Breaker
Series Lead
India Team
Took 2-1 lead in England; Showed incredible depth without key players
Turning Point
Pant’s Fearless Approach
Rishabh Pant
Audacious shots and calm defence; Echoed his Brisbane Gabba heroics
Fan & Emotional Frenzy
Overseas Triumph
Indian Fans & Diaspora
Oval crowd witnessed pure grit; Massive celebrations back home
Tactical Edge
Resilience Without Stars
Team India
Bounced back strongly after first-innings 191; Proved character and depth
Conclusion
Decades of battles have turned England vs India into cricket’s ultimate theatre of aggression, resilience, and brilliance. Whether it’s Oval glory, NatWest heartbreak, or Wankhede fireworks, this rivalry continues to produce magic. One thing remains certain: when these two sides meet, fans witness pure passion and unforgettable cricket history in the making.
