India and England are two of the oldest and strongest teams in Test cricket. Their matches are always exciting and full of history. Let us look at their head-to-head Test records, team stats, and some top individual records.
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India vs England Test Head-to-Head Summary
| Detail | India | England |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 135 | 135 |
| Wins | 32 | 50 |
| Draws | 53 | 53 |
- First Test Match: June 25-28, 1932 at Lord’s, London (England won)
- Latest Test Match: March 7-11, 2024 at Dharamsala (India won)
England has won more matches, but India has been very strong at home in recent years.
Team Records
| Record | India | England |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | 759/7d (Chennai, 2016) | 710/7d (Birmingham, 2011) |
| Lowest Team Score | 42 (Lord’s, 1974) | 101 (Mumbai, 1981) |
| Biggest Win (by runs) | 317 runs (Chennai, 2021) | 319 runs (Nottingham, 2011) |
| Biggest Win (by innings) | Innings & 239 runs (Mumbai, 2016) | Innings & 207 runs (Lord’s, 1974) |
India made their highest ever Test score against England in Chennai in 2016.
Top Individual Records
Most Runs in India vs England Tests
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 2535 |
| Joe Root | England | 2570 |
| Alastair Cook | England | 2431 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | India | 2483 |
Joe Root is currently the highest run-scorer between the two countries.
Most Wickets in India vs England Tests
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Anil Kumble | India | 92 |
| James Anderson | England | 145 |
| Bhagwat Chandrasekhar | India | 61 |
| Ian Botham | England | 59 |
James Anderson has taken the most wickets in India vs England Test matches.
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karun Nair | India | 303* | Chennai | 2016 |
| Graham Gooch | England | 333 | Lord’s | 1990 |
| Alastair Cook | England | 294 | Birmingham | 2011 |
Karun Nair’s unbeaten 303 is the highest score for India against England.
Best Bowling Figures in a Match
| Player | Team | Figures | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinoo Mankad | India | 12/108 | Chennai | 1952 |
| Jim Laker | England | 19/90 | Manchester | 1956 |
Jim Laker’s 19 wickets in a match are still a world record!
Interesting Facts
- India’s first ever Test was against England in 1932.
- England won most matches in early years, but India has been stronger since 2000.
- Many records have been set during India vs England matches, making this rivalry very special.
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