India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline

The historic rivalry between the India National Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team is one of the most compelling narratives in international cricket. Dating back to 1932, this cricketing saga has seen moments of glory, heartbreak, and fierce competition. This detailed India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline offers a year-wise breakdown of their encounters across Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals, making it a definitive guide for fans, analysts, and history buffs.

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India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline- Early Encounter (1932 to 2025)

1930s – Eng vs Ind First Time Test Match

• 1932: India played their first-ever Test match at Lord’s, London, June 25 – 28, 1932. England won 158 runs in the one-off match, but it marked the debut of India on the global cricketing stage.
  

1940s – India vs England

• 1946: India tour England for a three-match Test series. England won 1–0.
  

1950s – Rise of Indian Resistance

• 1951–52: England tour India, and India secured their first-ever Test win against England in Madras (now Chennai). The series was drawn 1–1.
  
• 1952: India toured England and lost the four-match series 3–0.

1960s – A Decade of Learning

• 1961–62: England toured India for a five-Test series. India won the series 2–0.
  
• 1963–64: England returned to India for another five-match series, all of which ended in draws.
  
• 1967: India toured England and lost the three-Test series 3–0.
  

1970s – India’s Overseas Breakthrough

• 1971: A historic series win for India in England under Ajit Wadekar’s captaincy. India won 1–0, including their first win at The Oval.
  
• 1972–73: India hosted England and Ind won the five-match Test series 2–1.
  
• 1974: The infamous “Summer of 42.” India was bowled out for 42 at Lord’s and lost the three-Test series 3–0.
  
• 1976–77: India lost the five-match series at home 3–1.
  
• 1979: India toured England again; the four-Test series ended 1–0 in England’s favor.
  

1980s – India vs England ODI Rivalry Takes Shape

• 1981–82: England visited India; the six-Test series was won by India 1–0.
  
• 1982: In England, the hosts won the three-Test series 1–0.
  
• 1984–85: India lost the Test series in England 1–2 but won the ODI series.
  
• 1986: A remarkable series win in England (2–0) under Kapil Dev.
  
• 1989–90: India lost the three-Test series in England 1–0. It was also the debut series of Sachin Tendulkar.
  

1990s – The Sachin Tendulkar Era Begins

• 1990: Tendulkar scored his first Test hundred at Old Trafford. England won the Test series 1–0.
  
• 1992–93: India whitewashed England 3–0 in a home Test series.
  
• 1996: England won the home series 1–0; Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly made sensational debuts.
  
• 1997: A triangular ODI series in Sharjah also featured Pakistan.

2000s – Competitive Balance

• 2001–02: India hosted England; the Test series ended 1–0 in India’s favor.
  
• 2002: A fiercely contested series in England was drawn 1–1.
  
• 2005–06: England toured India; the series ended 1–1.
  
• 2007: India won the 3 Test Matches series in England 1–0 under Rahul Dravid’s captaincy.
  
• 2008: England’s tour to India was interrupted due to the Mumbai attacks. India won the ODI series 5–0.

2010s – Dominance Shifts

• 2011: England dominated India at home, whitewashing them 4–0 in Tests.
  
• 2012: England broke India’s unbeaten home run, winning the Test series 2–1.
  
• 2014: England again bested India in the five-match Test series, winning 3–1.
  
• 2016: India regained control at home, winning the Test series 4–0.
  
• 2018: England won the home Test series 4–1; Kohli shone with the bat.
  

2020s – Modern-Day Rivalry

• 2021: A high-voltage Test series in India saw the hosts win 3–1.
  
• 2022: The postponed fifth Test was played; England won and leveled the series 2–2.
  
• 2024: India hosted England in a five-Test series and won 4–1, showcasing their bench strength and spin dominance.
• 2025: India played 5 T20s and 3 ODI series in its hometown, in which India gave a tough defeat to England, in which we saw some new rising stars from India like Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, and Shubhman Gill.
  

India vs England Head-to-Head Record- Test, ODIs and T20Is

India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline: All Test Match Results

The historic rivalry between the India Cricket Team and England Cricket Team in Test cricket is one of the oldest and most likeable in the sport’s history. Dating back to 1932, when India played its first-ever Test match at Lord’s against England, this timeline shows the grand battles, iconic performances, and shifting cricketing Impact. Below India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline.

India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline: All ODIs Match Results

The India vs England ODI rivalry is a storied journey of fierce competition and memorable moments. From their first clash in 1974 to modern-day thrillers, each match adds depth to this historic timeline, reflecting the development of two cricketing powerhouses and their enduring battle on the global stage.

India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline: All T20s Match Results

India and England’s T20I clashes have grown into a modern cricket fun. Since their inaugural face-off in 2007, the two sides have pushed boundaries with aggressive play and standout talent. Each meeting adds excitement to their rivalry, marking key milestones in the evolution of international T20 cricket.

Recent Series: England Tour of India, 2025: Schedule, Results, and Squad

1st T20I- India vs England

• Date: Jan 22, Wed
• Venue: Eden Gardens
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Result: India won by 7 wickets

2nd T20I- India vs England

• Date: Jan 25, Sat
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Result: India won by 2 wickets

3rd T20I- India vs England

• Date: Jan 28, Tue
• Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Result: England won by 26 runs

4th T20I- India vs England

• Date: Jan 31, Fri
• Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Result: India won by 15 runs

5th T20I- India vs England

• Date: Feb 02, Sun
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Result: India won by 150 runs

India’s Squad for the T20 Series 2025

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana .

England’s Squad for the T20 & ODI Series 2025

Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook (vc), Phil Salt (wk), Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, , Saqib Mahmood, Mark Wood and Adil Rashid.

1st ODI – India vs England

• Date: Feb 06, Thu
• Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
• Time: 1:30 PM
• Result: India won by 4 wickets

2nd ODI – India vs England

• Date: Feb 09, Sun
• Venue: Barabati Stadium
• Time: 1:30 PM
• Result: India won by 4 wickets

3rd ODI – India vs England

• Date: Feb 12, Wed
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium
• Time: 1:30 PM
• Result: India won by 142 runs

India’s Squad for the ODI Series 2025

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav.

Conclusion: India vs England Cricket Team Timeline

India and England have performed very well on the world stage. England had a very good performance in the 19s against India, while India showed good performance with time. In the 20s, India seems to be dominating in all the formats. In the last series of T20s and ODIs, India had made its dominance. It remains to be seen whether the English will be able to make a comeback.