India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline
These five matches demonstrate the enduring magic of India-England rivalry through exciting chases and fast bowling duels, all the while showing their everlasting rivalry.
These five Tests highlight India-England cricket at its finest. From Mohammad Azharuddin’s impressive century to Kapil Dev hitting Eddie Hemmings for four sixes in one innings, these five Tests demonstrate its most exhilarating moments.
In this article we are discussing about last 10 India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline matches.
| No. | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India vs England, Cricket World Cup Semi-Final 1983 | Manchester | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2 | India vs England, NatWest Series Final 2002 | Lord’s | India won by 2 wickets |
| 3 | India vs England, ICC T20 World Cup Final 2007 | Johannesburg | India won by 5 runs |
| 4 | India vs England, Test Match 2011 | The Oval, London | England won by innings and 8 runs |
| 5 | India vs England, ICC Champions Trophy Final 2013 | Birmingham | India won by 5 runs |
| 6 | India vs England, Test Series Decider 2014 | The Oval, London | England won by innings and 244 runs |
| 7 | India vs England, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 | Birmingham | England won by 31 runs |
| 8 | India vs England, Test at Lord’s 2021 | Lord’s, London | India won by 151 runs |
| 9 | India vs England, T20 World Cup Semi-Final 2022 | Adelaide | England won by 10 wickets |
| 10 | India vs England, Test Series 2024 | Dharamshala | India won by innings and 64 runs |
1. Chennai Test (1952)
India finally broke their cricketing duck in 1952 by winning their inaugural Test match against former colonial masters England at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai – an historic triumph which set in motion their meteoric rise on the world stage and inspired future generations of Indian players that anything is possible.
Nigel Howard led an England side on tour to India in 1951-52 that wasn’t at full strength – Len Hutton, Alec Bedser, Denis Compton, Godfrey Evans and Tom Graveney had chosen not to travel due to contractual issues or personal reasons; indeed the team that arrived was only slightly better than its second string counterpart that toured New Zealand and Australia the prior winter.
Indian fans had high expectations for the four-match series against Pakistan. And upon the commencement of the inaugural Test match, India appeared poised for a remarkable win.
Vinoo Mankad and Ghulam Ahmed’s spinners caused havoc for England on a dry Madras wicket, bowling out their first innings for just 266 runs despite some notable contributions from Jack Robertson and Dick Spooner. India in response managed an astounding total of 457 thanks to Polly Umrigar and Pankaj Roy who batted superbly to amass an immense total.
Lala Amarnath provided the finishing touch by scoring an unbeaten 118 in India’s second innings and sharing an 186-run stand with captain CK Nayudu for their side’s victory. This marked India’s inaugural Test century – something which caused shock waves among fans around the globe and is considered one of the greatest innings ever seen on Test fields.
2. Delhi Test (1953)
Sunil Gavaskar led his Indian side to an outstanding win in their first Test match against England, but not through spectacular batting; rather it was through hard bowling and typical subcontinental determination that earned them their success. Kapil Dev was victorious with six wickets and won the Player of the Match award. Additionally, Mohammad Azharuddin made his debut and immediately made an impression by scoring an unbelievable century on debut – something never seen before in cricket history!! This match in Delhi also marked Mohammad Azharuddin’s breakthrough; he scored it world record-setting performance that cemented his place in cricket lore forevermore. However, this match was marred by controversy as CK Nayudu and Sandeep Patil were dropped from playing XI. Eden Gardens crowd were furious with Gavaskar for doing this and began booing him after they batted. Indians managed to score just 142 in response; match was eventually drawn after just an innings each way.
This stalemate marked a turning point in India-England cricket competition, as England proved their ability to thrive on Indian soil. Lala Amarnath made history with the inaugural Test hundred, while Cyril Walters and Bryan Valentine scored centuries for England. India eventually emerged victorious thanks to Vinoo Mankad’s 8/55 score as well as Pankaj Roy’s and Polly Umrigar’s half centuries securing victory for India.
At the climax of this Test match was one of the most exciting fourth-innings chases ever witnessed in Test cricket history, led by Sachin Tendulkar’s heroic innings (he scored an extraordinary 103) dedicated to victims of Mumbai attacks and England captain Michael Vaughan returning after terrorist attacks had struck 2008. Furthermore, this match attracted significant public attention and demonstrated how politicians can utilize such beloved sports like cricket to communicate directly with masses on political and social levels.
3. Nottingham Test (1954)
England was not blessed by the rain at Lords for much of its second Test match against Pakistan; three of the four days had to be washed out due to incessant rain, yet once play resumed it wasn’t an issue as Azhar and Ravi both scored centuries as Pakistan made an excellent first-innings total of 437-7 declared before English bowlers took their time wrapping up a chase which only reached 258-6 second time around. Reg Simpson made a century in reply alongside Compton but ultimately it was Compton who dominated a match where many milestone performances went unrecognized.
England fell just short of victory on an excellent bowler’s pitch throughout this series, yet one of the greatest fourth innings chases ever witnessed will forever remain one of its lasting memories.
Compton was the star performer with his astonishing score of 107; however Sehwag, Tendulkar and Ganguly all played their part with half centuries to help India pull off an astonishing victory and hand England their first defeat of the series.
This was England’s inaugural Test wherein several newcomers made their debuts, without Alec Bedser or Trevor Bailey to lead them, when fast bowler Statham quickly dismissed Hanif and Loader with two deliveries from fast bowler Tyson; Tyson then ran through Pakistan’s batting order while Wardle, Tyson, Dooland, Dooland’s spin proved vital to achieving an eventual 10-wicket victory a fortnight after they had been confused by Dennis Compton at Trent Bridge.
4. Wankhede Test (1955)
Mumbai is home to some of India’s finest cricketers, and Wankhede Stadium has seen many of them make an impressionful statement in Test cricket history. Here, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement after a stellar international career.
India suffered its first ever home whitewash ever in cricketing history when New Zealand clinched the three-match series on Sunday with a victory. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja attempted their best but fell 25 runs short after Ajaz Patel claimed six wickets on Day 3, leading to their downfall despite some resistance from Ajaz Patel’s six-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja’s resistance on Day 3.
Wankhede Stadium was constructed by architect Shashi Prabhu and opened to the public in 1975, boasting a capacity of 35,000. Its signature design features an open suspended cantilever roof without supporting columns; bucket seats have also been installed to prevent obstruction of sightlines for spectators.
At its inaugural match against West Indies, the stadium saw an exciting thriller where Sachin Tendulkar came within touching distance of scoring his maiden century before Phil Tufnell dismissed him on 98. But later that same season against an all-conquering Australian side led by Steve Waugh he would score one and go on to achieve this milestone feat in both innings!
Tendulkar decided to bring his international career to a close at his hometown’s Wankhede Stadium due to requests from Rajni and Coach Ramakant Achrekar – both who wanted him to score one hundred there before bowing out. Though his results at Wankhede were mixed, Tendulkar made quite an impression with some impressive displays that left an indelible mark on the crowds and will no doubt leave an impactful legacy behind him.
5. Warwick Test (1956)
From thrilling fourth-innings chases to fast bowling duels, these memorable matches from India-England Test cricket were full of unforgettable moments in history. Here are five memorable matches which set their longstanding magic. From thrilling fourth innings chases to breathtaking fast bowling battles – here are five unforgettable encounters which left their mark.
Lala Amarnath made his mark in history with an incredible debut innings performance, helping India post 219 in their first innings and England reaching 438 with their second innings total. Ghulam Ahmed and Vinoo Mankad’s 8/55 bowling performance helped restrict them to only 183 in reply and give India an assured 10-wicket victory win.
Sachin Tendulkar led India to victory with an unforgettable innings in Test history when he scored an unrivaled 103 at Eden Gardens. Tendulkar dedicated this feat to those affected by Mumbai attacks and sent shockwaves through Eden Gardens as it marked India’s first home win against England since 1982; not to be repeated later either; Kapil Dev made history when taking six wickets during an India home tour match this time around too! This match also holds significance because Kapil Dev took six wickets against Australia two years later at Eden Gardens against Australia on home turf!