England and West Indies share an exciting cricket rivalry dating back nearly 100 years. From early English dominance to the West Indies’ golden era and their recent resurgence, this timeline highlights iconic matches, legendary players, and evolving dynamics that have defined this historic contest. The West Indies Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard further captures the intensity of these encounters, reflecting how each match has contributed to the legacy of this celebrated rivalry.
Jos Buttler launches a straight drive over square leg for SIX! The Oval shudders.
| Match | Format | Date / Series | Result / Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest – 3rd ODI (West Indies vs England) | ODI | Dec 9, 2023 – England tour of West Indies | WI 328/6 (50); ENG 263 all out (45.1) — West Indies won by 65 runs (ESPNcricinfo | Cricbuzz) |
| 2nd ODI (West Indies vs England) | ODI | Dec 6, 2023 – England tour of West Indies | WI 202 (39.4); ENG 206/4 (32.5) — England won by 6 wickets (ESPNcricinfo | Cricbuzz) |
| 1st ODI (West Indies vs England) | ODI | Dec 3, 2023 – England tour of West Indies | WI 325/6 (50); ENG 326/5 (48.5) — England won by 5 wickets (ESPNcricinfo | Cricbuzz) |
| 5th T20I (West Indies vs England) | T20I | Dec 21, 2023 – T20I Series | WI 179/4 (20); ENG 162/8 (20) — West Indies won by 17 runs (ESPNcricinfo | Cricbuzz) |
| 4th T20I (West Indies vs England) | T20I | Dec 19, 2023 – T20I Series | WI 222/6 (20); ENG 166 (19.4) — West Indies won by 56 runs (ESPNcricinfo | Cricbuzz) |
Result
England have established an impressive first-innings lead of 338 against West Indies at Lord’s in the opening Test matchup between these teams. A sensational 7-45 haul from debutant Gus Atkinson ensured complete dominance on day one – marking James Anderson’s last Test outing and giving England complete control.
Atkinson made his first-class debut for Surrey and was outstanding. He bowled nine maiden overs without conceding a boundary – the best figures seen for an England Test debutant since Andy Flower from Middlesex against Australia at Adelaide in 1988.
Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope set the pace in the early going, adding 94 for the second wicket between them in just under 90 minutes of play. Both could have been run out, and Crawley overturned an lbw decision when caught leg-before by Jason Holder; yet both used their opportunities wisely to lay a strong platform.
Joe Root and Ben Duckett had amassed 91 runs in four overs for their fourth wicket partnership and left their visitors reeling from defeat. Motie and Joseph then delivered an incredible unbroken 91-run partnership from just 15 overs, featuring three fours from Motie as well as Joseph hitting his second fifty in ODIs via an outstanding slap past point shot from Motie.
Kavem Hodge caught behind, Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell all fell quickly after England reached 261-5 at close of play – giving England some breathing space as they reached 261-5. But Windies, with their strong record at Lord’s, will be confident of taking victory on home soil after notching their first Test victory since 2017.
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The West Indies cricket team and England cricket team have long enjoyed an exhilarating rivalry, dating back to 1928. From Test format dominance by West Indies back to thrillingly close ODI contests to explosive T20 match-ups that feature both squads at their finest, these contests have provided thrills and excitement to cricket fans worldwide.
Since their initial meeting on 22 January 1948 in Bridgetown, Jamaica – when the Windies won by 334 runs to take an early lead and eventually win 4-2, rivalry has only intensified further between the teams. They have played 24 Test matches, 19 ODIs and seven T20 Internationals against one another; West Indies winning twice (1975 and 1979), twice at T20 World Cup 2012 when styled as World Twenty20, as well as once winning Champions Trophy (2004).
Since 2024-23 season began, England and West Indies have met in four T20Is and three ODIs – with England taking an unassailable 3-0 advantage going into their last match on 15 June at Kensington Oval St John’s Antigua (Vivian Richards Stadium) while West Indies lead by two games (2-0 in T20Is).
Shai Hope will lead his first home summer series as T20 captain as well as welcoming back Jason Holder who last played for the Caribbean team in this format in February 2024. Keacy Carty will replace Chase as opener while Jyd Goolie received his maiden senior team call-up to play alongside Darren Bravo, Dwayne Smith and Andre Russell in the batting order. By providing your phone number here you agree to receiving marketing text messages from Cricket West Indies at that number and at Msg & data rates may apply – reply STOP for cancelling service and Privacy Policy Policy details are in force.
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The West Indies-England rivalry is one of the greatest contests in cricket. Beginning with Test matches between 1928-1930 and ODI and T20 battles since, this contest has long been marked by passion, drama, and shifting dominance across formats. This timeline presents key matches between these countries over their long and storied rivalry; including head-to-head data analysis, cutting edge series effects observations, key player performances analysis, and head-to-head stats for every series match played within this historical rivalry.
West Indies won their inaugural match between England and West Indies in February 2009. West Indies managed an innings victory, scoring 329 runs against an English side bowled out for just 151. This historic triumph marked West Indies as the first team since 1923 to take three consecutive Test series without conceding an innings victory.
West Indies success began to build quickly in England. They won four ODIs and two T20Is to complete an unprecedented 5-0 white-ball win streak and ensure qualification for their inaugural ICC World Cup tournament. This result was hugely satisfying to their fans and provided them with hope that qualification might become reality in due course.
Both teams boast strong batting lineups. England boasts Ben Duckett (ENG) and Jacob Bethell (ENG), both well-renowned ODI batsmen; Shai Hope has proven herself a powerful run scorer for Windies while Romario Shepherd boasts an outstanding 4.64 balls-per-boundary ratio, giving West Indies an edge offensively.
Both teams possess dynamic players capable of upending opponents quickly, making the upcoming series between these countries an absolute must-see affair for fans of sport.
The opening ODI of 2022 will take place at Kensington Oval in London on 27 January, while Lord’s hosts its match on 30 January 2022 and Southampton hosts itss three on 4 February. Both teams are hoping to qualify for March’s ICC World Cup tournament; accordingly it is imperative that as many games as possible are won to secure their places there.
Bowling
England, as the birthplace of Test cricket, and West Indies share a long and thrilling rivalry that spans across decades and formats of cricket – reflecting political shifts, cricketing dynasty shifts and changes, format adaptation and even changes within individual cricket formats themselves. From its infancy in Test cricket through West Indies’ golden period and beyond – fans have enjoyed stunning performances and dramatic finishes during this epic contest!
West Indies speed bowlers dominated England during the 1960s and 70s. Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall, and Joel Garner were among the world’s most formidable fast bowlers; their destructive batting also gave them an advantage in white-ball games; 1984 Blackwash victory being one of its many memorable highlights.
T20 cricket revolutionized their rivalry. West Indies big-hitting and England’s structured approach made for exciting contests; most memorably in 2004, West Indies edged England in an incredible two-wicket comeback win; later Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes to seal victory in 2016 T20 World Cup Final!
While England’s aggressive batting has dominated recent ODI series, their aggressive T20 international performance has not gone unnoticed. Jofra Archer’s injury has diminished England’s potent ball-striking capabilities while James Anderson and Stuart Broad have provided solid spinner support from home for James Anderson and Stuart Broad respectively.
Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 79 for West Indies provided a welcome boost in their innings against England. Captain Shai Hope contributed 45 as they struggled against England’s powerful bowling.