Test Cricket Saga: India vs England Head-to-Head, Historic Wins & Series Outcomes

India vs England Test Head-to-Head: Complete History & Series Records

Introduction

India vs England is one of Test cricket’s most riveting rivalries. From the dusty pitches of Chennai to the green seaming decks of Lord’s, the battle between these two nations has produced iconic moments and legendary cricketers. Let’s take a deep dive into their Test history, head-to-head stats, and series-wise performance.

🇮🇳 vs Total Tests Played

• Total Matches: 136
• England Wins: 51
• India Wins: 35
• Draws: 50
• First Test Played: 1932 at Lord’s
• Last Test Played: March 2024 (Ranchi)

India has closed the gap over the decades, especially with dominant performances at home.

Test Head-to-Head in England

• Tests in England: 67
• England Wins: 36
• India Wins: 9
• Draws: 22

Notable Indian Wins in England:

• 1971 – The Oval
• 1986 – Lord’s, Leeds
• 2002 – Leeds
• 2007 – Nottingham
• 2021 – Lord’s, The Oval

Test Head-to-Head in India

• Tests in India: 68
• India Wins: 22
• England Wins: 14
• Draws: 32

India has dominated England at home, especially in the last two decades, leveraging spin-friendly conditions.

Series Results Summary

• Total Series Played: 37
• England Series Wins: 19
• India Series Wins: 12
• Drawn Series: 6

Recent Series (Last 5):

• 2021–22 (England): 2–2 Draw
• 2024 (India): India won 4–1
• 2018 (England): England won 4–1
• 2016 (India): India won 4–0
• 2014 (England): England won 3–1

Most Memorable IND vs ENG Tests

• 2002 Headingley – Dravid, Tendulkar, Ganguly masterclass
• 2014 Lord’s – Ishant Sharma’s 7-wicket spell
• 2021 The Oval – India’s stunning comeback win

Top Individual Records

Most Runs in India-England Tests:

• Joe Root (ENG) – 2,846 runs
• Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – 2,535 runs
• Sunil Gavaskar (IND) – 2,483 runs

Most Wickets:

• James Anderson (ENG) – 149 wickets
• R. Ashwin (IND) – 114 wickets
• Anil Kumble (IND) – 92 wickets

Recent Trends & 2025 Series Outlook

India won the recent home series 4–1 in early 2024. However, they haven’t won a Test series in England since 2007. The 2025 series, starting June 20, is their biggest shot at rewriting history and claiming the newly unveiled Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.