By Stanley Billa 
The India national cricket team vs England cricket team timeline is one of the oldest and most celebrated rivalries in international cricket. India’s first Test match was played on the hallowed turf of Lord’s against England back in 1932. The ever-evolving rivalry has given us historical Test matches, exciting ODIs and plenty of high-scoring T20Is with the help of some fine cricketers from either side through the decades.
Over the years India and England have served us with quality cricket from the great Indo-Pak battles of Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Botham; to Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, James Anderson; Virat Kohli vs Joe Root v Ben Stokes v Jasprit Bumrah
About of The India vs England Teams
| Category | India National Cricket Team | England Cricket Team |
| Governing Body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) | England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) |
| ICC Full Membership | 1926 | 1909 |
| Test Debut | 25 June 1932 vs England | 15 March 1877 vs Australia |
| ODI Debut | 13 July 1974 vs England | 5 January 1971 vs Australia |
| T20I Debut | 1 December 2006 vs South Africa | 13 June 2005 vs Australia |
| Team Nickname | Men in Blue | Three Lions |
| Current Head Coach (2026) | Gautam Gambhir | Brendon McCullum |
| Current White-ball Captain (2026) | Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill | Harry Brook |
| ICC Cricket World Cup Titles | 2 (1983, 2011) | 1 (2019) |
| ICC T20 World Cup Titles | 3 (2007, 2024 and 2026) | 2 (2010, 2022) |
| ICC Champions Trophy Titles | 3 (2002*, 2013, 2025) | 0 (Best: Runners-up in 2004 & 2013) |
| Most Test Runs | Sachin Tendulkar | Joe Root |
| Most Test Wickets | Anil Kumble | James Anderson |
India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline
| 1932 | India’s first-ever Test match at Lord’s | England won by 158 runs |
| 1952 | India recorded its first Test win over England | India won in Madras |
| 1971 | India won its first Test series in England | India won series 1-0 |
| 1983 | India won the Cricket World Cup in England | Historic World Cup triumph |
| 1986 | India won another Test series in England | India won 2-0 |
| 1990 | Sachin Tendulkar scored maiden Test century at Old Trafford | Match drawn |
| 2002 | NatWest Series Final at Lord’s | India won after famous run chase |
| 2007 | India won Test series in England | India won 1-0 |
| 2011 | England became World No.1 after beating India 4-0 | England dominated |
| 2013 | India won ICC Champions Trophy in England | India defeated England in final |
| 2018 | Virat Kohli scored 593 runs in England Test tour | England won series 4-1 |
| 2021-22 | India won historic Test at Lord’s and The Oval | Series ended 2-2 |
| 2024 | India defeated England in home Test series | India won convincingly |
| 2026 | White-ball series in England (T20Is & ODIs) | Series in progress |
History of India vs England Cricket Rivalry
The reason why India and England share a special bond in terms of cricket is because it was at this same venue of Lord’s that India played its first international match against England back in 1932.
In the early decades, England were dominant but gradually India turned into a cricketing giant. The rivalry changed significantly over the course of the 1970s when India began to win overseas.
The emergence of players like:
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Dilip Vengsarkar
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rahul Dravid
- Sourav Ganguly
- MS Dhoni
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
changed the balance of power.
England, meanwhile, has consistently produced legendary cricketers including:
- Ian Botham
- Graham Gooch
- Michael Vaughan
- Kevin Pietersen
- Alastair Cook
- Joe Root
- Ben Stokes
- James Anderson
- Stuart Broad
Greatest India vs England Matches
1932 Lord’s Test
The historic Test match signified India first-ever playing the sport.
The match was a start of an improbable cricket career for India, although England ran out easy winners.
1971 Oval Test
Under Ajit Wadekar, his team handed England its first Test series loss at home.
This still remains one of the biggest achievements of Indian cricket.
1983 Cricket World Cup
While India would not play England directly in that World Cup final, it was India’s incredible win with Kapil Dev in charge that sparked a new era of cricket forevermore.
2002 NatWest Final
Arguably, the most renowned ODI between these sides.
Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif of the 2002 Natwest series chased down a target of 326.
Image: One of the most iconic images in cricket – Sourav Ganguly celebrating from the balcony at Lord’s
2021 Lord’s Test
India recorded one of their best Test successes abroad.
The last but the most memorable chapter behind the collapse : Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah’s upset partnership towards an unexpected total, which after that was disgraced by our lovely country’s fast bowlers ultimately to imply the physical globalization overrated and appreciated England’s well-structured test team.
2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-final
One of the biggest matches in the India vs England rivalry came in the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Adelaide Oval on 10 November 2022. India posted 168/6, with Virat Kohli scoring 50 and Hardik Pandya smashing 63 off 33 balls. England responded with one of the greatest T20 chases in World Cup history as Jos Buttler (80)* and Alex Hales (86)* shared an unbeaten 170-run opening partnership. England won by 10 wickets, reached the final, and later defeated Pakistan to lift the T20 World Cup trophy.
2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
India and England met during the league stage of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup at Lucknow on 29 October 2023. Batting first, India recovered from early wickets to score 229/9, thanks largely to Rohit Sharma’s 87-run innings. England struggled throughout their chase as Mohammed Shami claimed 4 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav provided excellent support. England were bowled out for 129, giving India a convincing 100-run victory and strengthening their unbeaten run in the tournament.
2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-final
The two teams met again in another World Cup knockout match during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final in Guyana. India posted a competitive 171/7, with captain Rohit Sharma scoring 57 and Suryakumar Yadav making an important contribution. England failed to cope with India’s spin attack as Kuldeep Yadav (3/19) and Axar Patel (3/23) bowled brilliantly. England were dismissed for 103, and India secured a dominant 68-run victory to reach the final. India went on to defeat South Africa and became the 2024 T20 World Cup champions.
2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy
The famous Test rivalry entered a new chapter in 2025 when the bilateral Test series between India and England was officially renamed the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, honouring two legends of the game – James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. The five-match series showcased high-quality Test cricket, featuring outstanding performances from both teams. India produced excellent displays with bat and ball, receiving major contributions from Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj, to secure a memorable 3–1 series victory in England.
2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-final
India won by 7 runs in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 5 March 2026. Batting first, India posted 253/7, with Sanju Samson smashing 89 off 42 balls to earn the Player of the Match award. England fought back brilliantly through Jacob Bethell’s 105 off 48 balls, but finished on 246/7. India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final over, sending India into the 2026 T20 World Cup Final.
Current India Tour of England 2026
India is touring England in July 2026 for a white-ball series consisting of:
- 5 T20Is
- 3 ODIs
T20I Matches Full Schedule
| Match | Venue | Timings IST | Result |
| 1st T20I | Chester-le-Street | 09:00 PM | No Result (Rain) |
| 2nd T20I | Manchester | 07:00 PM | England won by 4 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Trent Bridge | 10:00 PM | England won by 125 runs |
| 4th T20I | Bristol | 10:00 PM | – |
| 5th T20I | Southampton | 07:00 PM | – |
ODIs Matches Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) | Result |
| 1st ODI | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Edgbaston | 3:30 PM IST | – |
| 2nd ODI | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Sophia Gardens | 5:30 PM IST | – |
| 3rd ODI | Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Lord’s | 3:30 PM IST | – |
Some Famous Players Names in the Rivalry
| Team India Players Name | Team England Players Name |
| Sachin Tendulkar | James Anderson |
| Rahul Dravid | Joe Root |
| Virat Kohli | Ben Stokes |
| Rohit Sharma | Stuart Broad |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Alastair Cook |
India vs England Head to Head Records
| Format | Matches | India Won | England Won | Draw/Tied | No Result |
| Test | 141 | 37 | 52 | 52 Draws | – |
| ODIs | 110 | 61 | 44 | 2 Tied | 3 |
| T20Is | 32 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 283 | 116 | 109 | 54 | 3 |
India vs England Test Series Results 1932-2025
| Season | Series/Tournament | Winner | Series Result |
| 1932 | India in England Test Match | England | 1–0 (1 Test) |
| 1933–34 | England in India Test Series | England | 2–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1936 | India in England Test Series | England | 2–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1946 | India in England Test Series | England | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1951–52 | England in India Test Series | Drawn | 1–1 (5 Tests) |
| 1952 | India in England Test Series | England | 3–0 (4 Tests) |
| 1959 | India in England Test Series | England | 5–0 (5 Tests) |
| 1961–62 | England in India Test Series | India | 2–0 (5 Tests) |
| 1963–64 | England in India Test Series | Drawn | 0–0 (5 Tests) |
| 1967 | India in England Test Series | England | 3–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1971 | India in England Test Series | India | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1972–73 | England in India Test Series | India | 2–1 (5 Tests) |
| 1974 | India in England Test Series | England | 3–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1976–77 | England in India Test Series | England | 3–1 (5 Tests) |
| 1979 | India in England Test Series | England | 1–0 (4 Tests) |
| 1979–80 | Golden Jubilee Test (England in India) | England | One-off Test |
| 1981–82 | England in India Test Series | India | 1–0 (6 Tests) |
| 1982 | India in England Test Series | England | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1984–85 | England in India Test Series | England | 2–1 (5 Tests) |
| 1986 | India in England Test Series | India | 2–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1990 | India in England Test Series | England | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1992–93 | England in India Test Series | India | 3–0 (3 Tests) |
| 1996 | India in England Test Series | England | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 2001–02 | England in India Test Series | India | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 2002 | India in England Test Series | Drawn | 1–1 (4 Tests) |
| 2005–06 | England in India Test Series | Drawn | 1–1 (3 Tests) |
| 2007 | Pataudi Trophy (India in England) | India | 1–0 (3 Tests) |
| 2008–09 | England in India Test Series | India | 1–0 (2 Tests) |
| 2011 | Pataudi Trophy (India in England) | England | 4–0 (4 Tests) |
| 2012–13 | England in India Test Series | England | 2–1 (4 Tests) |
| 2014 | Pataudi Trophy (India in England) | England | 3–1 (5 Tests) |
| 2016–17 | England in India Test Series | India | 4–0 (5 Tests) |
| 2018 | Pataudi Trophy (India in England) | England | 4–1 (5 Tests) |
| 2020–21 | Anthony de Mello Trophy (England in India) | India | 3–1 (4 Tests) |
| 2021–22 | Pataudi Trophy (India in England) | Drawn | 2–2 (5 Tests) |
| 2023–24 | Anthony de Mello Trophy (England in India) | India | 4–1 (5 Tests) |
| 2025 | Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy (India in England) | Drawn | 2–2 (5 Tests) |
Final Thoughts
The India national cricket team vs England cricket team timeline reflects nearly a century of competitive cricket, beginning with India’s Test debut in 1932 and continuing through modern-day battles across all formats. England may have ruled the roost back in the day, but India has become one of the super powers on this stage and as such, it makes for a more balanced, tantalising rivalry than ever before. To this end, a series spanning from the remarkable 1971 triumph to the memorable NatWest final in 2002 & even the latest leg, in white-ball format down under at around 2026; every chapter has contributed colour to one of cricket’s most treasured rivalries.
FAQs
When did India first play against England?
India played its first international cricket match against England in the 1932 Test at Lord’s.
Who has won more Test matches between India and England?
England leads the all-time Test rivalry, although India has significantly narrowed the gap in recent decades.
Who won the first Test match between India and England?
England won the inaugural Test by 158 runs at Lord’s in 1932.
What is the current India vs England series in 2026?
India is touring England for a white-ball series featuring five T20Is and three ODIs. England leads the T20I series after winning the second and third matches, while the opening game was washed out by rain.
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