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The India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Stats cover one of the oldest and most closely followed rivalries in international cricket. The teams have competed across Tests, ODIs and T20Is for decades, with the balance changing significantly from one format and era to another. England have the historical advantage in Tests, while India hold the edge in ODIs and have a narrow advantage in T20Is based on completed matches through July 2026.
The rivalry has produced iconic performances from players including Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson, Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah. More recently, the teams met in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final, where India won a high-scoring thriller by seven runs.
This guide covers the head-to-head record, batting and bowling statistics, highest and lowest team totals, major individual performances, World Cup meetings and the latest results.
Head-to-Head Stats
India and England have played a substantial number of international matches in all three formats. Their historical record is particularly interesting because the team with the advantage changes according to the format.
Test Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | India Wins | England Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 37 | 53 | 51 |
England lead the overall Test rivalry with 53 victories to India’s 37, while 51 matches have ended in draws. The large number of draws reflects the length of the rivalry and the different conditions in which the teams have played over several generations.
India’s record at home has historically been much stronger than its record in England, while England have enjoyed a substantial home advantage.
The most recent five-Test series was played in England in 2025. India and England drew the series 2-2, with one match drawn. India won the decisive fifth Test at The Oval by six runs.
ODI Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | India Wins | England Wins | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 62 | 46 | 2 | 3 |
India have the advantage in the ODI rivalry, winning 62 of the 113 matches compared with England’s 46. Two games have been tied and three have ended without a result.
The margin is significant but not overwhelming. England have also enjoyed strong periods in one-day cricket, particularly during their rise to the 2019 World Cup title.
T20I Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | India Wins | England Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 18 | 16 | 1 |
India have a one-match advantage in the completed T20I head-to-head record, with 18 wins against England’s 16 and one no-result.
However, the latest bilateral T20I series dramatically changed the short-term picture. England won the five-match 2026 series 4-0 after the opening match was abandoned because of rain.
Batting Statistics
The India-England rivalry has featured some of the greatest batters of several generations.
For India, names such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have made major contributions. England’s leading performers have included Geoffrey Boycott, Alastair Cook, Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen, Ben Stokes and Harry Brook.
Notable Recent Batting Performances
| Player | Team | Performance | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 712 runs | 2024 Test series |
| Shubman Gill | India | 452 runs | 2024 Test series |
| Zak Crawley | England | 407 runs | 2024 Test series |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 400 runs | 2024 Test series |
| Ben Duckett | England | 343 runs | 2024 Test series |
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 712 runs were the standout batting performance of India’s 2024 home Test series against England. He became only the second Indian batter to pass 700 runs in a Test series, joining Sunil Gavaskar.
The series was also notable for its aggressive approach to batting. The two teams hit 102 sixes, setting a record for the most sixes in a Test series at that point. India accounted for 72 of them and England 30.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 2024 Series
Jaiswal’s 712 runs came from two double centuries and a succession of substantial contributions.
His performance was particularly important because India lost the opening Test in Hyderabad before recovering to win the series 4-1.
The statistical contrast is striking: England won the first match, but India’s batting depth and spin-bowling resources helped the hosts win the next four.
Bowling Statistics
The rivalry has produced elite bowlers from both pace and spin traditions.
India’s major bowling names include Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.
England’s leading bowlers include James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ian Botham, Graeme Swann, Moeen Ali and Jofra Archer.
Notable Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Team | Major Statistical Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | 26 wickets in 2024 Test series |
| James Anderson | England | 700 Test wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 19 wickets in 2024 Test series |
| Kuldeep Yadav | India | 19 wickets in 2024 Test series |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | 19 wickets in 2024 Test series |
| Tom Hartley | England | 22 wickets in 2024 Test series |
Ashwin finished the 2024 five-Test series as the leading wicket-taker with 26 wickets. England’s Tom Hartley took 22, while Bumrah, Kuldeep and Jadeja each collected 19.
The series also contained a historic moment for James Anderson. In the fifth Test, he took his 700th Test wicket, becoming only the third bowler to reach that landmark at the time.
Highest Team Totals
India and England have produced some very large totals, particularly in modern limited-overs cricket.
Test Cricket
India’s modern batting line-ups have repeatedly crossed 400 in Tests against England.
The 2025 series also produced several substantial totals. In the second Test, India scored 587, while England responded with 407 and India eventually won by 336 runs.
ODI Cricket
India’s ODI batting has generally been highly productive against England, with scores above 300 becoming increasingly common in the modern era.
During the 2025 ODI series in India, the hosts scored:
- 251/6 in the first ODI
- 308/6 in the second ODI
- 356 in the third ODI
India won all three matches, with the final game ending in a 142-run victory.
T20I Cricket
The 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final demonstrated how high scoring the rivalry has become.
India scored 253/7, with Sanju Samson making 89 from 42 balls. England responded with 246/7, producing a combined score of 499 runs. ICC described it as the highest aggregate in a Men’s T20 World Cup match.
Lowest Team Totals
Low totals have also played a major role in decisive matches.
The most dramatic recent example came during the 2026 T20I series in England.
In the third T20I at Trent Bridge, India were bowled out for only 76, suffering their biggest defeat by runs in men’s T20I cricket. England won by 125 runs.
The result demonstrated how quickly a T20 match can move away from a team. England’s batting had already established a large advantage before India’s innings collapsed.
Top Individual Scores
Test Cricket
India-England Test cricket has produced numerous double centuries and massive individual scores.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 2024 series was particularly remarkable because he accumulated 712 runs over five matches. His performance made him the second Indian batter to score more than 700 runs in a Test series.
T20 World Cup 2026
The most spectacular recent individual performances came in the 2026 semi-final.
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | India | 89 | 42 |
| Jacob Bethell | England | 105 | 48 |
| Harry Brook | England | — | — |
Samson’s 89 gave India the platform for 253/7.
England’s Jacob Bethell almost took the chase away from India. He scored 105 from only 48 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes. England nevertheless finished on 246/7, seven runs short.
Best Bowling Performances
The rivalry’s greatest bowling displays have come from both pace and spin.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ashwin was the leading wicket-taker in the 2024 Test series with 26 wickets. He also reached the landmark of 500 Test wickets during the series.
His performance illustrated the importance of spin in India’s home conditions.
James Anderson
Anderson’s 700th Test wicket against India in Dharamsala in 2024 was one of the most significant individual milestones in the history of the rivalry.
His achievement placed him among an exceptionally small group of Test bowlers and made him the first fast bowler to reach 700 Test wickets.
2026 T20 World Cup Semi-Final
India’s bowlers held their nerve in a match where England required a record chase.
Jasprit Bumrah’s death bowling was particularly important. England had scored 246/7, but India’s ability to restrict the final stages allowed the hosts to win by seven runs.
Recent Test Meetings
The five-Test series in England in 2025 was one of the most closely contested recent chapters.
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st Test | England won by 5 wickets |
| 2nd Test | India won by 336 runs |
| 3rd Test | England won by 22 runs |
| 4th Test | Draw |
| 5th Test | India won by 6 runs |
The final scoreline was 2-2, with one draw.
The fifth Test was particularly dramatic. India won by only six runs, meaning the entire series ultimately came down to extremely small margins.
The result also gave India 12 points in the early stages of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
Recent ODI Meetings
India dominated the most recent completed ODI series in 2025, winning all three matches.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI, 2025 | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd ODI, 2025 | India won by 4 wickets |
| 3rd ODI, 2025 | India won by 142 runs |
The first two matches were relatively close. India chased England’s totals successfully in both.
The third ODI was completely different. India made 356 and then dismissed England for 214, producing a 142-run margin.
The 2026 ODI series in England produced the opposite result in the opening two matches, with England winning the second and third games after India won the first. The series finished 2-1 to England.
Recent T20I Meetings
The latest bilateral T20I series took place in England in July 2026.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I | No result |
| 2nd T20I | England won |
| 3rd T20I | England won by 125 runs |
| 4th T20I | England won by 9 wickets |
| 5th T20I | England won |
England completed a 4-0 series victory. The first match was abandoned, while England won each of the remaining four.
The third match was particularly notable because India’s 76 all out represented its biggest T20I defeat by runs.
The fourth match was another dominant England performance. Harry Brook scored 79 from 35 balls and Phil Salt made 59 from 42, combining for a 146-run partnership as England chased India’s 159 with more than six overs remaining.
World Cup Meetings
India and England have repeatedly met in ICC tournaments, making their rivalry important beyond bilateral cricket.
2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final
The 2026 semi-final in Mumbai was one of the highest-scoring matches in T20 World Cup history.
India made 253/7, driven by Samson’s 89 from 42 balls. England’s response reached 246/7, with Bethell scoring 105 from 48.
The combined 499 runs created a remarkable contest, but India held on for a seven-run victory and advanced to the final.
Earlier World Cup Rivalry
The teams have also met repeatedly in ODI World Cups.
England’s 2019 World Cup victory over India at Birmingham was particularly significant because England needed the result to strengthen its position in the tournament. India made 306/5 in response to England’s 337/7 and lost by 31 runs.
That match remains one of the most important modern ODI meetings between the sides.
Major Records
1. India lead the ODI head-to-head record
India have won 62 of 113 ODIs against England, compared with England’s 46. Two matches were tied and three produced no result.
2. England lead the Test rivalry
England’s 53 Test wins are 16 more than India’s 37. There have also been 51 draws across 141 Tests.
3. India have a narrow T20I advantage overall
India lead England 18-16 in completed T20I victories, with one no-result.
4. Jaiswal scored 712 runs in the 2024 Test series
Jaiswal was the leading run-scorer in the 2024 series and became only the second Indian batter to pass 700 runs in a Test series.
5. Anderson reached 700 Test wickets
James Anderson reached 700 Test wickets during the 2024 series, joining an elite group of Test bowlers.
6. The 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final produced 499 runs
India scored 253/7 and England 246/7, producing a combined 499 runs — the highest aggregate in a men’s T20 World Cup match at the time.
7. England recorded India’s biggest T20I defeat
India were bowled out for 76 at Trent Bridge in July 2026. England won by 125 runs, India’s largest defeat by runs in men’s T20Is.
Interesting Statistical Facts
India have a different record in each format
The most obvious feature of the rivalry is the format split.
England lead in Tests, India lead in ODIs, and India have a narrow advantage in T20Is. That means a single overall record does not accurately describe the relationship between the teams.
The 2024 Test series was unusually aggressive
The five-match series produced 102 sixes, surpassing the previous record of 74 in an England-Australia Test series. India’s 72 sixes accounted for the majority.
This was a clear indication of how Test batting had changed, with India’s younger players adopting an aggressive approach rather than relying solely on conventional accumulation.
India’s 2025 Test series in England was decided by six runs
The fifth Test at The Oval ended with India winning by only six runs. That result meant the five-match series finished level at 2-2 rather than England taking the series.
England’s 2026 T20I success came after India’s World Cup triumph
India entered the 2026 England T20I series as the reigning T20 World Cup champions. England nevertheless won the series 4-0, including a 125-run victory in Nottingham.
The rivalry has produced contrasting batting eras
Earlier generations were defined by technically oriented Test batting, while modern meetings feature much greater scoring rates and aggressive stroke play.
The 2026 World Cup semi-final is an extreme example: 499 runs were scored in 40 overs, with Samson making 89 from 42 balls and Bethell 105 from 48.
Head-to-Head Record by Format
| Format | Matches | India Wins | England Wins | Draw/Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 141 | 37 | 53 | 51 draws | 0 |
| ODIs | 113 | 62 | 46 | 2 ties | 3 |
| T20Is | 35 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
These figures cover men’s international matches through the latest available results in July 2026.
The table also explains why the rivalry can look different depending on which statistic a reader is examining. England have the stronger historical Test record, whereas India’s ODI record is considerably better.
Performance Analysis
India’s Statistical Profile
India’s strongest historical advantage has come in ODI cricket, where they have won 62 of 113 meetings.
Their Test record has improved substantially over recent decades, especially at home, although England remain ahead in the all-time Test record. India’s spin resources have traditionally been important in home conditions, while fast bowlers such as Bumrah have become increasingly influential overseas.
The 2024 Test series illustrated India’s ability to recover from adversity. After losing the opening match, India won the next four to take the series 4-1.
England’s Statistical Profile
England’s greatest historical advantage remains Test cricket.
Their 53 Test victories are the most by either side in the rivalry. In limited-overs cricket, England have produced periods of exceptional success, including their 2019 ODI World Cup title.
The latest T20I series also showed England’s capacity to dominate India in short-form cricket. England won four consecutive matches after the opening game was abandoned.
Why the Numbers Differ by Format
The difference is partly explained by conditions and playing styles.
Tests reward sustained batting, bowling depth and adaptability over several days. England’s historical record reflects the country’s long Test tradition.
ODIs place greater emphasis on batting depth, fielding and controlled acceleration. India’s record in this format has been particularly strong.
T20Is create greater volatility. A single powerplay, bowling spell or 20-ball innings can change the outcome, which is why even a historically dominant team can suffer a heavy defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who has won more Tests between India and England?
England have won more Tests. From 141 meetings, England have 53 victories compared with India’s 37, while 51 matches have ended in draws.
2. Who has won more ODIs between India and England?
India lead the ODI head-to-head record. They have won 62 of 113 matches, while England have won 46. There have been two tied matches and three no-results.
3. Who has won more T20Is between India and England?
India have a narrow overall advantage, with 18 T20I wins compared with England’s 16. One match has ended without a result.
4. What was the result of the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England?
India defeated England by seven runs in Mumbai. India scored 253/7, while England finished on 246/7. Sanju Samson scored 89 from 42 balls for India, while Jacob Bethell made 105 from 48 for England.
5. What was the most recent bilateral T20I series between India and England?
England won the five-match T20I series in July 2026 by 4-0, with the first match abandoned because of rain. England then won the remaining four matches, including a 125-run victory in the third T20I.
Conclusion
The India-England rivalry is unusual because its statistical balance changes significantly between formats. England have the stronger historical Test record, India have the better ODI record, and India hold a narrow advantage in completed T20Is.
The numbers also reveal how the character of the rivalry has changed. The 2024 Test series produced a record 102 sixes, while Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 712 runs made him only the second Indian batter to pass 700 in a Test series. James Anderson simultaneously reached the extraordinary milestone of 700 Test wickets.
More recently, the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final produced 499 runs in a seven-run India victory, before England responded with a 4-0 T20I series win later that year.