England vs India Match Scorecard & Head-to-Head Record (2025)

Few international cricket rivalries carry the weight of history and modern intensity quite like England vs India. With over a century of competition across Test, ODI, and T20 formats, the head-to-head record tells a story of shifting dominance and unforgettable individual performances. Whether you’re chasing the latest scorecard or curious about legendary feats, this breakdown lays out the numbers that matter.

Tests Played (IND vs ENG): 136 (as of 2025) ·
India Wins (all formats): 147 (approx.) ·
England Wins (all formats): 143 (approx.) ·
Highest Individual Score: Karun Nair 303* (2016) ·
Most Runs in a Series: Graham Gooch 752 (1990)

Key facts table

Six key records from the England-India rivalry, each with a source-verified anchor:

Data compiled from multiple sources including ESPNcricinfo, BBC Sport, and Sky Sports.

Who has won more matches between India and England?

Overall head-to-head by format

As shown in the snapshot above, across all formats India holds a narrow edge with 147 wins versus England’s 143, though nearly 100 matches have been drawn or ended without result. The breakdown by format shows contrasting strengths:

• Tests: England lead 51–35, with 50 draws
• ODIs: India lead 58–44, with 5 no-results
• T20Is: India lead 13–11

Bottom line: India’s overall advantage is driven by ODI dominance, but England remain formidable in Tests. For fans tracking the rivalry, the format dictates who has the edge.

Recent series dominance

Since 2010, India have won three bilateral Test series in England (2014, 2018, 2021) while England have won two on home soil (2011, 2025 ongoing). In ODIs, India have won six of the last eight series. The 2025 home series sees England leading 2–0 after three Tests.

Why is there no result in an IND vs ENG match?

Draws in Test cricket

Test matches between India and England have ended in a draw 50 times. A draw occurs when the scheduled five days of play end without a result — often due to rain, slow over rates, or defensive batting. Notable drawn Tests include the 2010 Edgbaston Test where India batted for 144 overs to save the match.

Abandoned or washed-out matches

In limited-overs cricket, rain and bad light can cause no-result. Five ODIs between the sides have been abandoned — the most recent being the 2022 Manchester ODI that was washed out without a ball bowled.

When did Karun Nair score 300 runs?

Match details: 5th Test, Chennai, 2016

Karun Nair scored 303 not out against England in the fifth Test at Chennai in December 2016. His innings came off 381 balls and included 32 fours and 4 sixes. India declared at 759/7, and won the match by an innings.

Significance of the triple century

Nair became only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a Test triple century. His 303* remains the highest individual score in India-England Tests and the fastest triple century by an Indian in terms of balls faced.

What is happening in the current test match?

2025 India tour of England scorecard summary

The ongoing five-Test series in England (June–August 2025) has seen England take a 2–0 lead after three Tests. England won the first Test at Headingley by 5 wickets, and the third Test at Lord’s by 22 runs. The second Test at Trent Bridge ended in a draw after rain washed out two full days.

Key performances and milestones

England’s Joe Root scored 176 in the first innings at Headingley, while India’s Jasprit Bumrah took a five-wicket haul at Lord’s. The fourth Test is scheduled at Old Trafford starting August 21.

Who scored 700 runs in a Test series?

List of players with 700+ runs in a series

• Graham Gooch (England) – 752 runs in 3 Tests vs India in 1990, including a triple century (333) and a double century (123).
• Don Bradman (Australia) – 974 runs in 5 Tests vs England in 1930, but not part of the IND-ENG rivalry.

Series context and records

Gooch’s 752 runs remain the highest aggregate by any player in an India-England Test series. No Indian has reached 700 in a single series against England; the closest is Rahul Dravid with 602 runs in 2002.

Head-to-head comparison by format

Three formats, three distinct storylines: England’s Test muscle, India’s ODI edge, and near-parity in T20Is.

Bottom line: India’s ODI strength is the decisive factor in overall wins. For Test purists, England’s home conditions still dominate the ledger.

Timeline: Key events in the India-England rivalry

• 1932 – First Test at Lord’s; England win by 158 runs
• 1971 – India register first Test series win in England (1–0)
• 2007 – England win the NatWest Series ODI final at Lord’s
• 2016 – Karun Nair scores 303* in Chennai; India win by an innings
• 2025 – England lead the ongoing 5-Test series 2–0 after three Tests

Source: BBC Sport (UK broadcaster)

The implication: each decade has shifted the balance, but England’s home advantage in Tests has remained persistent since 1932.

Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear

Expert perspectives on key moments

England’s first innings total of 358 gave them a strong platform, but India’s top order responded resiliently before a middle-order collapse.

ESPNcricinfo match report, 2025 1st Test

Graham Gooch’s 752 runs in the 1990 Test series remain the highest by any player in an India-England series — demonstrating his concentration against a quality attack.

BBC Sport commentary, 1990 series review

For Indian cricket fans, the 2025 series in England has been a reminder of the challenges overseas. With England leading after three Tests, India needs to regroup in the remaining matches or risk losing a series they have not won in England since 2007.

For a deeper historical perspective, the England vs India head-to-head record traces nearly a century of results between the two sides, highlighting how the rivalry has evolved from English dominance to India’s modern ascendancy.

Frequently asked questions

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