England’s batsmen have shown great tenacity, yet their bowlers were powerless against India’s relentless run-scoring. The ongoing contests in England Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Matches have delivered high-intensity performances, making it an exciting series with both sides experiencing their fair share of luck and misfortune.
Jofra Archer will sit out of this ODI series and the inaugural IPL season due to an elbow injury, having sustained it during practice on February 6.
| Match | Format | Date / Series | Result / Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest – 5th Test (England vs India) | Test | Jul–Aug 2025 — India Tour of England 2025 | IND 224 & 396; ENG 247 & 367 — India won by 6 runs (ESPNcricinfo Scorecard | Cricbuzz Scorecard) (ESPN.com) |
1. Headingley Test
Headingley is a suburb of Leeds and home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, as well as being both a cricket and rugby stadium, hosting both Leeds Rhinos (League) and Yorkshire Carnegie (Union). The ground can accommodate 18,350 spectators; first-class cricket has been played here since 1891.
Headingley was first graced with Test cricket action on January 19, 1973; since then it has hosted many memorable matches such as the inaugural ODI in 1973 and 1975 World Cup final. England fell behind during their inaugural Test game held here before making an unlikely comeback and triumphing by one wicket; India even led 312 runs before England rallied back and won by two wickets during an ODI played there!
Headingley is well known as one of the most batsman-friendly grounds in England, often producing scores exceeding 200 runs. This can be attributed to its pitch’s excellent true bounce allowing batsmen to play their natural game freely while shorter boundaries provide ample scoring opportunities. Yet seam bowlers can still find movement here on cloudy days.
One of the most memorable events at Headingley took place in 2019 when Ben Duckett scored an extraordinary 149 to lead England in chasing down 371 against India and claim an incredible win. It marked Headingley’s highest successful run chase ever and will surely never be equalled again; an unforgettable performance that cemented Duckett into history and will long be remembered by cricket fans everywhere; not forgetting becoming only England captain to have reached 3,000 runs as fast as a player ever before in ODIs!
2. Edgbaston Test
The second Test at Edgbaston should be an exciting contest. England have an impressive track record against India here, winning four out of the last five encounters played here since 1996 when their last visit. India have not enjoyed such success here however; having only won one game.
Edgbaston pitch is widely renowned for being amongst England’s premier batting pitches due to the presence of grass and moisture beneath its surface, providing ideal conditions for pace and spin bowlers alike.
After an even opening Test result, England will look to build on their solid start and take control of this series. They must, however, remain cautious against India’s new-ball attack as this has proven challenging in previous encounters; additionally they will miss Jos Buttler as their leading run scorer.
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club and featuring a capacity of 25,000, is the fourth-largest stadium in the UK and hosts major international cricket events like Test matches and One Day Internationals; recently CNN named Edgbaston their best Test ground.
The stadium has seen many iconic moments in cricket’s history take place at this venue. Brian Lara made history against Durham at this venue in 1994 when he set an unprecedented world-record score of 501 not out and hosted the final of 1999 Champions Trophy here as well as hosting England s first Womens World Cup where they beat Australia and became champions.
3. Lord’s Test
Tomorrow will mark day five and the MCC have already sold every ticket available – which reveals just how gripping this series has been! The pitch has begun to develop some interesting characteristics while remaining conducive for batting; England must remain wary against Bumrah who can pose serious danger on this surface due to his quick short deliveries.
Root takes some time to get going but soon finds his groove, hitting some impressive sixes off a spinner and rallying the crowd with some massive sixes off short balls. As soon as he passes fifty, they all rally behind him as he quickly passes a few more runs before being caught off short ball by Woakes who would surely have taken a better catch if only he hadn’t arrived late to field it himself.
Last time India played in London they were defeated and the match lost, yet this side has shown great courage to come through these difficulties and take control of the series. This stage presents them with an excellent opportunity for growth; let them seize it!
There are plenty of England fans here and the atmosphere is electric as they cheer on their heroes. While boos may ring out from time to time and pantomime moments may arise from either side, this high-quality cricket from both sides. AB de Villiers chants have been particularly loud as the home team are given an added boost by his presence; India are on course to clinch this series as they head for Edgbaston; we look forward to what should be an incredible series finale come 2025 at Lord’s which promises plenty of drama and excitement!
4. Old Trafford Test
The fourth Test between England and India will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester this month and represents one of the highest stakes games thus far, tied at 2-1. Both sides will hope to capture victory on Old Trafford and make history; it won’t be easy! With that in mind, here is our pitch report, historical records, and key stats ahead of this crucial matchup.
England openers Jos Buttler and Alastair Cook fell cheaply early on but India overcame its initial first-innings deficit through Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja’s fine 107-run partnership to earn the lead shortly before tea. Joe Root’s error allowed Jos Buttler to avoid an lbw shout nearing completion of each over, while Jadeja made history when his brilliant cut brought up his 1,000th Test run against England.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds worldwide, famed for its lively crowds and bowler-friendly conditions that make scoring difficult for visiting teams. While fast bowlers tend to benefit from bowler assistance at Old Trafford’s pitches, spinners will appreciate its bounce and swing.
The Emirates Old Trafford Stand, one of the world’s most recognisable stadiums, serves Manchester United supporters and can be reached from Metrolink’s Altrincham Line tram stop nearby. Sir Bobby Charlton Stand can be found opposite Brian Statham End; its single-tiered structure contains most executive suites but tends to receive less coverage on television than its counterparts; prior to Media Centre completion in September 2012 commentators would operate from temporary television studios located on hospitality boxes at Stretford End End of ground.
5. Final Test
After facing defeat against New Zealand and Australia in their preceding series, India were expected to struggle when facing England at home. A combination of injuries and retirements had severely depleted their squad; with Shubman Gill taking charge for the first series under him as captain; his inexperience and modest overseas batting record cast doubts upon him and concerns regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness further dampening India’s prospects ahead of this series.
India managed to produce an exciting Test series despite these obstacles, with each Test going into its final day and producing memorable individual performances from three batsmen – Gill, Rahul and Jadeja – reaching 500 runs each in this series while various Indian bowlers such as Shakib Al Hasan, KL Rahul Ravindra Jadeja and Abhimanyu Easwaran each taking over 30 wickets during this campaign.
India won the fifth Test at Leeds by an innings and 159 runs, shocking England into second place on the WIC points table behind South Africa, who beat Sri Lanka to secure one of two top spots. Also noteworthy in this match was India’s batsmen scoring five centuries – an away team record.