India vs England – Ashes-Style Rivalry Directory

Overview

• Rivalry between India and England
• Significant and historic matches

Key Statistics

• First Match: 1932
• Total Matches Played: 130 (as of 2024)
• India Wins: 31
• England Wins: 49
• Draws: 50

Memorable Matches

1. 2012 Test Series in India: England 2-1 India
2. 2021 Test Series in England: Series unfinished (COVID-19)
3. 2024 Test Series in India: India 3-1 England

Notable Players

• India: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble
• England: Alastair Cook, Joe Root, James Anderson, Ian Botham

Recent Performances

• 2024 Test Series: India 3-1
• 2023 ODI Series: England 2-1
• 2022 T20 Series: India 2-1

Upcoming Fixtures

• 2025 Test Series in England: June-July 2025
• 2025 ODI Series in India: November 2025

Historical Context

• Rivalry dates back to 1932
• First Test match at Lord’s, London

Fan Engagement

• Millions of global viewers
• Cultural and historical significance

Economic Impact

• Revenue from ticket sales, broadcasting rights, and merchandise

Captains Over the Years

• India: Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli
• England: Douglas Jardine, Tony Greig, Mike Brearley, Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss, Joe Root

Famous Venues

• India: Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore)
• England: Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), The Oval (London)

Rivalry Highlights

• 1971: India wins their first Test series in England.
• 1986: India wins their second Test series in England.
• 2007: India won the Test series in England after 21 years.
• 2011: England whitewashes India 4-0 at home, becoming the number one ranked Test team.