We have seen many rivalries in cricket, but the India vs England rivalry has its own place in the iconic rivalries of Cricket. Both teams have many memorable encounters. India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline has numerous examples of the intense clashes, pride moments, and the national talent that any cricket fan can witness. It all started in 1932 when both teams met in Lord’s Stadium for their first test match. India was new to International cricket at that time, while England was a strong and experienced team.
Their matches have been filled with exciting moments, legendary players, and fierce battles. From the India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline, we will capture the evolution of this remarkable rivalry.
1932 to 1952: Early Encounters:
- 1932 England v India- Both teams met for their first test match in Lord’s stadium. This match marks the debut of the Indian team in test cricket. Although England won the match by 158 runs. But the Indian team, led by CK Nayudu, shows glimpses of competitive spirit and cricketing prowess that would develop in the upcoming decades.
- In the 1936 England vs India test series, England was dominant over India, winning the series 2-0; 1 match ended as a draw. However, India makes a full effort to beat England by giving them tough competition.
- For the 1946 England vs India test series, India toured England for a 3-match test series. England won the series 1-0, but it proved to be the best series for the emerging Indian players like Vijay Merchant, who scored a century, 128 runs in the 3rd test match of the season.
- In the 1952 England vs India test series, India secured its first test win over England, winning by an innings and 8 runs, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This match marked a turning point for India, proving that they could compete with the superior England team. Although England won the remaining 3 matches of the series.
1953 to 1973: India’s Emergence
- In the 1959 5-match test series, England was dominant over India, winning 5-0 matches in the series. India lost all the matches to England in the series.
- In the 1961-62 India vs England test series, India won the series by 2-0 matches in the series. However, 3 matches ended in a draw. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi served as the captain of the Indian cricket team at that time. He scored a century (103 runs) in the 5th test match of the series. Chandu Borde and Vijay Manjrekar are the two key players from the Indian National team, showing their phenomenal performance in the matches.
- In the 1971 England vs India test series, India won the series 1-0 matches. Under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar, India won its first test series over England. Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Dilip Sardesai’s commendable performances in the matches remains among India’s most celebrated achievements.
From the England team, John Jameson (82 runs), Alan Knott† (90 runs), and Richard Hutton (81 runs) are some of the key players who scored a half-century in the 3rd test match of the 1971 series.
- In the 1972-1973 India vs England test series, India once again showed dominance over England by winning the five-match series 2-1. However, 2 matches ended in a draw. England won the first test match of the series by 6 wickets.
1974 to 1994: Era of Intense Rivalry:
- 1974 England v India- Both nations met for their 1st ODI rivalry at Headingley, Leeds on 13th July 1974. In this match, England showed their dominance over the Indian team, winning the match by 4 wickets. John Enrich scored 90 runs in this match and won the title of Man of the Match for his exceptional performance. However, Indian team players such as Ajit Wadekar* (67 runs) and Brijesh Patel scored (82 runs), showing their amazing performance in the match.
- 1975 Prudential World Cup – In this game, England secured a big win over India, winning by 202 runs. It is the 1st match of the World Cup. Dennis Amiss, the England batter, scored his first century in the match by scoring 137 runs. He was also awarded the Man of the Match title for his excellent performance.
- From 1981-1982 India vs England ODI series, India took over the series by winning 2-1 matches from their opponent team. England lost 2 matches to India in the 1981-1982 season. From the Indian team, Dillip Vengsarkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Sandeep Patil are some of the key players who showed their exceptional performance in the 1981-1982 ODI series.
- 1984-1985 India vs England Test Series- This series marked a turning point in Indian cricket history. For the first time, England toured India for a 5-match test series. India won the first test match of the season by 8 wickets on their home soil. However, England won 2 matches against India, and the remaining 2 matches finished with a draw. Ravi Shastri (142 runs) and Syed Kirmani† (102 runs) an emerging players of the Indian Cricket team, scored their first century in the 1st test match of the series.
- In the 1986 England vs India test series, India achieved its second series victory by winning 2-0 matches, 1 match ending with a tie between the two teams. England lost all the matches in the 1986 test series. Dillip Vengsarkar (126 runs), Mohinder Amarnath (69 runs), Mohammad Azharuddin (64 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (54 runs) are some of the key players from the Indian cricket team who helped the team in winning the series.
- 1987-1988 Reliance World Cup- Both teams met for the semi-final match of the Reliance World Cup at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 5th November, 1987. In this match, England secured a big win over India by 35 runs. Welcomed to bat first, England set the target of 255 runs in 50 overs. The Indian team made their full efforts to chase the runs, but scored only 219 runs in the match. Graham Gooch, an opening batsman of England, scored a century by scoring 115 runs. He also won the Man of the Match title.
- 1991-1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup- In this match, England clean-swept India in the second match of the World Cup. England won the match by 9 runs. Ian Botham of the England team won the Man of the Match title for his amazing bowling spins.
- In the 1992-1993 India vs England test Series, India won the series by 3-0 matches. England lost all matches in the series. Navjot Sidhu (106 runs) and Sachin Tendulkar (165 runs) scored a century in the 2nd test match of the season. Vinod Kambli (224 runs) scored a double century in the 3rd test match of the season.
1995 to 2000s: Tough Rivalry begins
- 1997-1998 Akai-Singer Champions Trophy- It is the first match of the Akai-Singer Champions Trophy held at Sharjah. England, being dominant over India, England won the match by 7 runs. Welcomed to bat first, England set the target of 251 runs in 50 overs. However, unable to win the match, the Indian team made their full efforts and gave a tough fight to their opponent by scoring 243 runs in 49.3 overs.
- 1999 ICC World Cup- It is the 25th match held at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 29th May, 1999. In the following match, India showed their dominance over the India team, winning the match by 63 runs. Rahul Dravid scored a half-century in this game by scoring 53 runs.
- In the 2002 England vs India test series, both teams maintained a balance in their games. The series ended with a 1-1 draw, with 2 matches tied between the two teams. England invited India to their hometown for the test series. It is one of the memorable test series in the history of Cricket. Nasser Hussain (155 runs), Virender Sehwag (84 runs), Michael Vaughan (100 runs), Rahul Dravid (148 runs), and Sachin Tendulkar (193 runs) are the key players in the series.
- 2002-2003 ICC Champions Trophy- It is the 11th match of the Champions Trophy, where India secured a win over England by 8 wickets. England won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 269 runs in 50 overs, whereas India gave a tough fight to their opponent and scored 271 runs in 39.3 overs.
- 2002-2003 ICC World Cup- In this match, once again India is dominant over England, winning the match by 82 runs. Sachin Tendulkar (50 runs) and Rahul Dravid (62 runs), two legendary players of the Indian team, scored a half-century in this match.
- 2007-2008 ICC World Twenty20- In 2007, both teams met for their first T20I match at Durban. In the 21st match of the series, India won the match by 18 runs. India set the target of 219 runs for England. England scored only 200 runs in 20 overs and lost the match. Yuvraj Singh won the Man of the Match title for scoring a half-century (58 runs) in the match.
- In the 2011 England vs India T20I series, England took over the series by winning 2-0 matches. 2 matches were held in this series, and India lost both matches. England showed their growing prowess in the T20I format.
2012 to the Recent Matches:
- In the 2012 India vs England T20I series, out of 3 matches, India secured a win in 2 matches, while England won the 2nd T20I match. The Indian team showed their growing expertise by winning the series 2-1 in the T20I format.
- 2013 ICC Champions Trophy- It is the final match of the Champions Trophy, where India defeated England by 5 runs. India whitewashed England on their home soil. It is a significant win for the Indian team as it demonstrates the team’s ability to play well against such a strong team.
- 2019 ICC World Cup- England won the 38th match of the ICC World Cup by 31 runs. This match was conducted in England. It was an iconic win for the England team because they won the World Cup for the very first time in their hometown. Jonny Bairstow scored a century with 111 runs and was awarded the Man of the Match in this match.
- In the 2021 India vs England T20I series, in the 5 match T20I series, India emerged victorious by winning 3-2 matches, displaying their strength and adaptability in the shortest format. England won 2 matches in the series.
- 2023 ICC World Cup– In the 29th match of the ICC World Cup, India secured a big win over England by 100 runs in Lucknow. Welcomed to bat first, India set the target of 230 runs in the 50-over format for their opponent. England managed to score only 129 runs in 34.5 overs and lost the match to India.
The rivalry between the Indian National team and vs England Cricket team is one of the most exciting and enduring rivalries in cricket history. The matches between the teams are the most anticipated. With each match, new stars emerged, and fresh memories were made for the fans on both sides. Looking ahead, the historic rivalry promises even more thrilling moments, whether it’s on the Indian pitches or the English soil. Whenever both teams met again, the world would be watching them with eager eyes and hopeful hearts.
