Hosts India will lock horns against England in a five-match Test series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad starting on January 25.
India vs England Test rivalry dates back to 1932, and over the course of more than 90 years. The two cricketing giants have engaged in battles that have produced memorable moments and historic records. Let’s have a look at the head-to-head stats and other records that define the narrative of this longstanding cricketing rivalry.
Head-to-head stats
Both India and England have played in 131 Tests over nine decades. England hold the upper hand with 50 victories, while India have secured 31 wins. As many as 50 matches have been finished in draws. In India, where the battle has unfolded 64 times, the hosts have won 22, England have triumphed in 14, and 28 ended without a decisive outcome.
As far as series victories are concerned, while England have clinched 19 series India have won 11 series.
Records
India’s highest total against England in Test cricket was 759/7 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in 2016. Similarly, England’s highest total was 710/9 at Edgbaston in Birmingham in 2011.
India’s lowest team total in Tests against England is 42 at Lord’s in 1974. England’s lowest total against India is 81 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
England defeated India by an innings and 285 runs at Lord’s in 1974. This is the highest margin of victory between both the teams. India hold the record for the smallest victory margin by wickets, winning by four wickets in 1971 and 1973.
Batting record
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has scored most runs between India and England, accumulating 2535 runs in 32 matches with seven centuries and 13 fifties.
Bowling records
England’s veteran bowler James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker in Tests between India and England, with 139 wickets in 35 matches.