England are no longer the team they were in 2011, when they completely outscored India 4-0 and achieved No.1 Test ranking. Now, however, a different group with new players are attempting to establish themselves under Shubman Gill-led India. The rivalry of england cricket team vs india national cricket team has taken on a new dimension, marked by fresh talent and unpredictable outcomes.
Woakes had just hit a single, when Siraj gave a warning for leg before. Instead of listening, Woakes ignored this call and played towards the vacant backward point region instead.
| No. | Test | Venue (City) | Date | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Test | Headingley (Leeds) | 20–24 June 2025 | England | won by 5 wickets (chased 371) | Ben Duckett (ESPN, The Times, The Times of India) |
| 2 | 2nd Test | Edgbaston (Birmingham) | 2–6 July 2025 | India | won by 336 runs | Shubman Gill (double centuries) (What to Watch, The Cricket Panda) |
| 3 | 3rd Test | Lord’s (London) | 10–14 July 2025 | England | won by 22 runs | Ben Stokes (The Cricket Panda, Reuters) |
| 4 | 4th Test | Old Trafford (Manchester) | 23–27 July 2025 | Draw | — | — (The Guardian, The Times) |
| 5 | 5th Test | The Oval (London) | 31 July–4 August 2025 | India | won by 6 runs | Mohammed Siraj (ESPN, The Guardian) |
Timeline
What started off as an unexpected win at Lord’s and concluded with an epic defeat at Edgbaston has set in motion an intense Test series. England batsmen have run through Indian bowlers with fearlessness, while their bowlers struggled to keep pace.
There have been some flashpoint confrontations and tension within relationships but both teams have displayed what it takes to be world champions.
After another day of rain at The Oval on Day 3, England resumed play at its original venue with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett putting together an outstanding start to their innings at The Oval on Day 4.
Their 95-run partnership propelled England’s progress without losing a wicket; Duckett taking full advantage of an unruffled pitch and reduced lateral movement to score his runs quickly and take England past 92 without falling.
India’s bowlers found their stride late in England’s innings. Mohammed Siraj delivered an exceptional eight-over spell full of nip-backers and yorkers before Prasidh Krishna found his rhythm with the ball again to start troublesome England’s tail end.
Pressure mounted when India closed to six runs behind, leaving England needing 35 with four wickets still at hand to win.
Spannung was amplified on the final day when Siraj caught Jamie Overton leg-before for the opening wicket on day five, prompting Overton to look to review but being unsuccessful as umpire Kumar Dharmasena was unable to raise his flag – leaving England chasing 374 runs for victory and with a chance at victory against India for their first series win since 2018.
At the other end, Ravindra Jadeja quickly removed Ollie Pope to narrow their deficit to 154 runs – an exciting climax to an eventful day, where light began quickly dimming away and both teams had limited overs remaining on both innings.
On Friday, June 2025 at The Oval will begin the second Test between England’s cricket team and India’s national cricket team, both coming off impressive series wins against Australia and South Africa respectively – this match-up promises to be crucially important.
Origins
One of cricket’s greatest rivalries dates back to early 20th century British India and has blossomed over time to captivate packed stadiums in Manchester or Mumbai, becoming an epic battle that transcends sports while touching millions. Tradition fuels transformation in this classic matchup between two proud nations through the game’s biggest moments.
In 1932, England and India met for their inaugural test match. England were then considered world cricket’s dominant power, while India were still living under colonial rule and yet to gain independence. England emerged victorious, leaving an unforgettable mark on both teams’ histories.
Over the following 30 years, England won most matches, while India made significant improvements; Sachin Tendulkar’s arrival heralded a new chapter for both sides.
Over the next decade, both teams engaged in fierce competition for major trophies – England reclaimed the Ashes with a record five victories in 2019, but lost in the final of 2022 ICC Champions Trophy and three times finished as runners-up at ICC World Cups.
As the 2021 series neared a conclusion, it appeared likely to end in a close contest. England captain Alastair Cook led his side to a dominant 4-0 series win, and they seemed poised for No.1 status worldwide.
Bumrah produced an extraordinary bowling performance to limit England to relatively modest totals during their final Test at Lord’s. When tied at 184, two balls remained; when Jamie Overton pulled Krishna’s first delivery for four, and inside edged Krishna’s second into the fine leg fence for four runs at last ball before inside-edging Krishna’s third one against fine leg for another boundary hit, India won their historic win at Lord’s after 35 years – an unforgettable moment marking one final encounter between these two iconic rivals at Lord’s.
History
India and England’s cricket rivalry spans decades and formats, from their inaugural Test match back in 1932 through to T20Is played today. From iconic moments and dramatic encounters to evolving cricketing philosophies and evolving strategy philosophies – their battles have become a central feature of international cricket; making their next encounter at Edgbaston an eventful event!
England versus India cricket rivalry has produced some of the greatest batsmen and bowlers in world cricket. It has produced some unforgettable matches based on mutual respect and admiration; famous players who have participated include Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Sir Ian Botham.
Competition between both teams has often resulted in heated exchanges, controversy and acts of heroism – each team often outdoing the other when faced off against one another.
England and India both boast long histories of five-day cricket success, winning on numerous occasions between them. Unfortunately, however, their current crop of players haven’t seen similar success when playing against each other, leading to numerous controversies and heated discussions about whether cricket is being played according to its spirit.
England have had difficulty keeping pace against India in One-Day Internationals for several years now, losing series in 2013 and being whitewashed 5-0 during 2017. Furthermore, 2015 witnessed massive controversy as Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook were both sacked from their roles while coach Peter Moores left in disgrace.
The 2007 One Day International series was an unforgettable one, with both teams winning several matches while four ended in draws. Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly led India’s scoring efforts while Zaheer Khan excelled with his bowling.
The recent One Day International series between India and England proved thrilling, with both sides winning three out of the five matches played. India were victorious overall – their victory at Edgbaston marking their first since they first arrived there back in 2007.
They did so thanks to powerful hitting from big batsmen such as Shubman Gill and Harry Brook who both showcased inventive bowling styles to secure victory for their side.
Scoring
England and India’s epic summer series has finally reached an exhilarating conclusion, as the fifth Test at The Oval heads towards a decisive finish on Thursday.
But all this drama masks slow play from both teams; even when England were leading in this match – as seen with Duckett’s stunning sweep-laden 149 taking them closer towards their second-highest run chase ever – play still had potential to be interrupted by poor light or rain, which could come to a halt any moment.
The International Cricket Council penalises teams that fail to bowl their required number of overs per day, with penalties reaching as much as 10% of match fees. Unfortunately, though, due to delays only 72.3 of 90 overs were bowled – 15 less than what had been planned!
At Lord’s, there was much to enjoy from the third Test between England and India, with several of their players producing impressive displays – but it will be India’s grit and determination that has fans gripped to their seats.
India remains favourites to win this series despite being on the back foot throughout this series and long tour of England, winning four out of their previous five Tests against England including an emphatic 4-1 series victory in 2024. They boast top-tier batsmen (Kohli, Kohli, Rahul and Gill), world-class bowlers such as Bumarah Ashwin Siraj and dominance in home conditions – an impressive combination.
England have experienced difficulty against India in the past and lost their last Test match at Birmingham. A win at The Oval would give England their first whitewash against them since 1992 and propel them past Sri Lanka into second place in ICC Test rankings.
