England and India have produced some of the most thrilling contests in T20I cricket history. From Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes at Durban to Bethell’s century at the Wankhede, this rivalry always delivers drama. The two sides have met 34 times in T20Is. India lead the head-to-head with 18 wins to England’s 15, with one no result.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 35 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 40.00 |
| India | 35 | 18 | 16 | 1 | 60.00 |
England vs India T20I Series Results
England and India have faced each other in 11 bilateral T20I series and six ICC T20 World Cup editions. India have won seven bilateral series compared to England’s three, with one series drawn. In World Cup encounters, India hold a 4-2 advantage over England.
| Series | Season | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Twenty20 2007 (South Africa) | 2007 | India won the match by 18 runs |
| ICC World Twenty20 2009 (England) | 2009 | England won the match by 3 runs |
| India tour of England T20I 2011 | 2011 | England won 1-0 |
| England tour of India T20I 2011/12 | 2011/12 | England won 1-0 |
| ICC World Twenty20 2012 (Sri Lanka) | 2012 | India won the match by 90 runs |
| England tour of India T20I Series 2012/13 | 2012/13 | Drawn 1-1 |
| India tour of England T20I 2014 | 2014 | England won 1-0 |
| England tour of India T20I Series 2016/17 | 2016/17 | India won 2-1 |
| India tour of England T20I Series 2018 | 2018 | India won 2-1 |
| England tour of India T20I Series 2020/21 | 2020/21 | India won 3-2 |
| India tour of England T20I Series 2022 | 2022 | India won 2-1 |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 (Australia) | 2022 | England won the semi-final by 10 wickets |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (USA/West Indies) | 2024 | India won the semi-final by 68 runs |
| England tour of India T20I Series 2024/25 | 2024/25 | India won 4-1 |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (India/Sri Lanka) | 2025/26 | India won the semi-final by 7 runs |
| India tour of England T20I Series 2026 | 2026 | England wom 4-0 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Memorable England vs India T20I Matches
Here are five encounters that define this rivalry across T20 World Cup history.
ICC World Twenty20 2007, Super 8 (19 September 2007, Kingsmead, Durban):
India posted 218/4 and beat England (200/6) by 18 runs. Yuvraj Singh was named Player of the Match after a stunning 58 off just 16 balls. He smashed Stuart Broad for six sixes in a single over, setting a T20I record. It was the moment that announced India as a genuine force in the format.
ICC World Twenty20 2009, Super 8 (14 June 2009, Lord’s, London):
England scored 153/7 and defended it to beat India (150/5) by 3 runs at the home of cricket. Ryan Sidebottom earned the Player of the Match award with figures of 2/31. England’s pace attack exploited India’s struggles against the short ball. The defeat knocked the defending champions out of the tournament.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Semi-Final (10 November 2022, Adelaide Oval):
India made 168/6, but England chased it down without losing a wicket. Alex Hales (86* off 47) and Jos Buttler (80* off 49) shared an unbroken 170-run opening stand. Hales was named Player of the Match. It remains the most dominant chase in T20 World Cup knockout history.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Semi-Final (27 June 2024, Providence Stadium, Guyana):
India posted 171/7 thanks to Rohit Sharma (57) and Suryakumar Yadav (47). Axar Patel (3/23) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/19) then tore through England’s batting on a slow pitch. England were bowled out for just 103. Axar Patel was named Player of the Match as India ended England’s title defence.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Semi-Final (5 March 2026, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai):
India posted 253/7, the highest total in T20 World Cup knockout history, led by Sanju Samson’s 89 off 42 balls. Jacob Bethell (105 off 48) almost pulled off the chase for England (246/7), but Jasprit Bumrah’s decisive 18th over swung the match India’s way. Samson was named Player of the Match. The game produced 499 runs and 34 sixes across both innings.
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England vs India T20I Stats and Records
These are the standout numbers from the England vs India T20I rivalry.
- Highest team total: England, 257/3 (20 overs) vs India,
The Rose Bowl, Southampton, 11 July 2026. - Lowest team total: India, 76 (11.4 overs) vs England, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 7 July 2026.
- Most runs in this rivalry: Jos Buttler (England), 844 runs in 33 matches at an average of 31.85 and a strike rate of 143.87. His highest score is 131*.
- Highest individual score: Abhishek Sharma (India), 135 off 54 balls vs England, Wankhede Stadium, 2 February 2025.
- Most wickets in this rivalry: Chris Jordan (England), 24 wickets in 16 matches with a best of 4/27 at an average of 23.79.
- Best bowling figures: Yuzvendra Chahal (India), 6/25 vs England, Bengaluru, 1 February 2017.
- Highest partnership: Alex Hales and Jos Buttler (England), 170* for the 1st wicket vs India, Adelaide Oval, 10 November 2022.
Stats sourced from ESPNcricinfo. Records are correct as of July 2026.
