India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline

India made its debut in Test cricket in 1932 against England; this match was played on the Lord’s ground. The matches between India and England now seem as if they have reached a different destination where emotions go up and down, and you can see this in every match. 

England is considered the birthplace of cricket and shows its superiority, but India gradually established its dominance, and, by winning its test series in England for the first time in 1971, gave the message to the world that now this rivalry is not one-sided; we have taken it to a new level. We get to see very tough contests in all the formats, whether it is ODI, ICC, T20 or test.

In this article, we will talk about the rivalry between India and England, about key milestones, and about iconic moments. Lets know details about India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline.

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India tour of England, 2025- 5 Tests . Jun 20 – Aug 04 | Full Schedule

Date	Match Details	Venue	Time
Jun 20 (Fri) – Jun 24 (Tue)	England vs India, 1st Test	Headingley, Leeds	3:30 PM IST
Jul 02 (Wed) – Jul 06 (Sun)	England vs India, 2nd Test	Edgbaston, Birmingham	3:30 PM IST
Jul 10 (Thu) – Jul 14 (Mon)	England vs India, 3rd Test	Lord’s, London	3:30 PM IST
Jul 23 (Wed) – Jul 27 (Sun)	England vs India, 4th Test	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester	3:30 PM IST
Jul 31 (Thu) – Aug 04 (Mon)	England vs India, 5th Test	Kennington Oval, London	3:30 PM IST

Early Encounters (1900s–1930s)

The early encounters between Indian and England cricket teams started in 1932. Lets know more:

1) 1932: India’s Debut in Test Cricket

This was the most important running point in the history of Indian cricket, as this was India’s first match against England in 1932. The match was won by ENgland team by 158 runs. India was praised by fans for the powerful performance. 

2) 1936: A Notable Tour, But No Wins Yet

India toured England in 1936 under the captaincy of MaharajKumar of Vizianagram, Lala Maanrnath was the part of the team but was sent back home mid-tour due to internal conflicts. Total 3 matches were played. 2 Matches were won by England and 1 was drawn. 

Post-Independence Period (1940s–1970s)

The Indian team tried to change its cricket after independence in 1947 and tried to win as many matches as possible. After this, from 1947 to 1970, India showed you its strong team, that we can also play this game better, we can also play cricket equal to you, but if we talk about England, then they still dominated the team.

1) 1952: India’s First Test Victory over England (but not the series)

Under the captaincy of Vijay Hazare in 1952, India won the first ever test match against England cricket team. India won the final test match against England by 8 runs. However, the series was won by England 3-1 but the 1 match won by India showcased their rising competition in international cricket. 

2) 1971: The Historic Series Win in England

In 1971, India won the test series for the first time on England’s ground and created a new history. The captain of the team was Ajit Wadekar, and India won the 3-match series 1-0. 

The 1980s: Competitive Rivalry Intensifies

Now let’s talk about the 1980s. Both India and England had very talented cricketers, and the rivalry had become even more intense. It was very difficult to say who would win the next match; even after the match started, it was difficult to say who would win. In this upheaval of victory, we got to see performances from both sides that were quite excellent and praiseworthy, whether we were talking about the bowlers or the batsmen.

1) 1983: India’s Historic World Cup Victory

The impact of the 1983 Cricket World Cup was not just on the rivalry between Team India and Team England but on the cricket of the entire world. India had won its first World Cup with hard work, under the leadership of the legendary Kapil Dev, and Team India made this victory known to itself by defeating the West Indies in the final. India had defeated England in the group stage, which was a historical victory. This victory was not just a win for India but a message for the entire cricket world that India has become stronger in the game.

2) 1986: India’s win in test series 

The test series was played between India and England in 1986, where India won the series 2-0. It was their second ever series win against England. The final match of the series was drawn.

The 1990s: Rising to the Top

The 1990s was a very exciting period for India. At this time, India started competing against the top teams of world cricket, which was very challenging for India.

1) 1990: A Series of Individual Brilliance, But No Victory at Lord’s

In 1990, there was a test series between India and England, where we got to see many individuals performing with their brilliant performances, but India could not win at the Lord Stadium. Despite all this, England won the series 1 – 0. Mohammed Azharuddin’s century and Kapil Dev’s century on 77 balls are considered memorable moments of this series.

2) 1996: The Cricket World Cup

India and England cricket team played against each other in a group stage match in 1996 Cricket world cup. It was held at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on 26th February 1996. India got the chance to bat first and scored 250/5 in 50 overs. The major contributions made by Ajay Jadeja, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sachin Tendulkar. England scored 227, which made India win by 63 runs. India made its place in quarterfinals after this victory.

2000s–2012s: The Golden Era of Indian Cricket

Now comes the millennium era of international cricket. During this time, India had established its strong position in international cricket, and the team became more aggressive and confident, due to which the matches between India and England had now become big and important matches.

1) 2002: NatWest Series Victory

In 2002, India won the NatWest series, which was captained by Sourav Ganguly. Under his leadership, Team India won in 2002. This showed the emergence of a confident and aggressive Indian team, and under this, India’s name again came into the limelight. The NatWest series features India, England and Sri Lanka. 

2) 2008: England’s Tour of India

In 2008 England toured India and won the test series 1-0. This was the first test series lost by India in homeland. It was very disappointing for the Indian team. James Anderson and Monty Panesar played the major role in England’s win. 

3) 2011: World Cup Final

In the 2011 World Cup, India won the World Cup under the leadership of captain MS Dhoni, but in the final, the match was not played between India and England, although in its group match, there was a match between England and India in which the match was drawn. With the 2011 World Cup final, India won the World Cup and proved their dominance in the cricket world.

4) 2012: Historic Test Series in India

In 2012, England toured India and played four matches in which England won 2-1. This was India’s first defeat on India’s home ground after 1984-85. Alastair Cook played a wonderful innings, and England’s bowlers bowled very well, due to which India had to face defeat on its own ground, and it was very disappointing for India.

2020s: Renewed Rivalry

Even in 2020, the rivalry between India and England was exciting in every format, as you will see ahead

1) 2021: India’s Comeback Series Win

In 2021 we saw India’s dominance. England toured India; there were 4 test series, and India had lost its first match, but it won the remaining three matches consecutively, and India became the winner of this series. One match was postponed because of covid-19. These matches were played under the leadership of Virat Kohli and Ashwin Axar and Rohit Sharma performed very well and made India entitled to this victory.

2) 2023: The World Cup Clash

In the 2023 World Cup, India defeated England by 100 runs in Lucknow and, while batting first, took 9 wickets for 229 runs, in which Rohit Sharma played an innings of 87 runs, and the England team could score only 129 runs and was all out. Mohammed Shami and Bumrah took four and three wickets respectively, and Rohit Sharma also got the player of the match in the 2023 World Cup.

3) 2024: Test Series

5 test matches were held from January to March 2024, in which England won the first test match, but India won the next 4 matches consecutively and made its name in the series by 4-1. 

India vs England head to head Records

Format	Match Played	India Won	England won	Drawn	Tie	No Result
Tests	136	35	51	50	–	–
ODIs	110	61	44	–	2	3
T20s	29	17	12	–	–	–
Total	275	113	107	50	2	3

Conclusion

As the rivalry between India and England evolved, their fans became aggressive, and intense matches were taking place, and we also got to see memorable matches in which there were many spectacular events. Whether we talk about the whole team or about individuals, in every match or format, one or the other player performed well and provided entertainment to the audience, and at the same time the matches were quite thrilling, and as time passed, the rivalry between these two improved a lot

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