England and India’s ODI rivalry spans over fifty years, beginning with the 1974 Prudential Trophy. From World Cup semi-finals to record-breaking partnerships, this fixture has produced countless memorable moments. In 113 ODIs, India lead the head-to-head with 62 wins to England’s 46. Two matches have finished tied, with three producing no result.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 113 | 46 | 62 | 2 | 3 | 41.44% |
| India | 113 | 62 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 49.56% |
England vs India ODI Series Results
England and India have faced each other across 20 bilateral ODI series and numerous ICC tournaments since 1974. India have won 11 bilateral series to England’s six, with three drawn. In ICC World Cup encounters, the two sides have met in several group stages and one semi-final.
| Series | Season | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Prudential Trophy (India in England) | 1974 | England won 2-0 |
| Prudential World Cup (England) | 1975 | Tournament won by West Indies |
| England in India ODI Series | 1981/82 | India won 2-1 |
| Prudential Trophy (India in England) | 1982 | England won 2-0 |
| Prudential World Cup (England) | 1983 | India won the semi-final by 6 wickets |
| England in India ODI Series | 1984/85 | England won 4-1 |
| Benson & Hedges World Championship (Australia) | 1984/85 | Tournament won by India |
| Texaco Trophy (India in England) | 1986 | Drawn 1-1 |
| Sharjah Cup (UAE) | 1986/87 | Tournament won by England |
| Reliance World Cup (India/Pakistan) | 1987/88 | Tournament won by Australia |
| MRF World Series / Nehru Cup (India) | 1989/90 | Tournament won by Pakistan |
| Texaco Trophy (India in England) | 1990 | India won 2-0 |
| Benson & Hedges World Cup (Australia/NZ) | 1991/92 | Tournament won by Pakistan |
| England in India ODI Series | 1992/93 | Drawn 3-3 |
| Texaco Trophy (India in England) | 1996 | England won 2-0 |
| Akai-Singer Champions Trophy (UAE) | 1997/98 | Tournament won by England |
| Coca-Cola Cup (UAE) | 1998/99 | Tournament won by Pakistan |
| ICC World Cup (England) | 1999 | Tournament won by Australia |
| England in India ODI Series | 2001/02 | Drawn 3-3 |
| NatWest Series (England) | 2002 | India won the final by 2 wickets |
| ICC Champions Trophy (Sri Lanka) | 2002/03 | Trophy shared |
| ICC World Cup (South Africa) | 2002/03 | Tournament won by Australia |
| NatWest Challenge (England) | 2004 | England won 2-1 |
| England in India ODI Series | 2005/06 | India won 5-1 |
| ICC Champions Trophy (India) | 2006/07 | Tournament won by Australia |
| NatWest Series (England) | 2007 | England won 4-3 |
| England in India ODI Series | 2008/09 | India won 5-0 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (India/Bangladesh/Sri Lanka) | 2010/11 | Tournament won by India |
| NatWest Series (England) | 2011 | England won 3-0 |
| England in India ODI Series | 2011/12 | India won 5-0 |
| England in India ODI Series | 2012/13 | India won 3-2 |
| ICC Champions Trophy (England) | 2013 | Tournament won by India |
| India in England ODI Series | 2014 | India won 3-1 |
| Carlton Mid Tri-Series (Australia) | 2014/15 | Tournament won by Australia |
| England in India ODI Series | 2016/17 | India won 2-1 |
| India in England ODI Series | 2018 | England won 2-1 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (England) | 2019 | England won by 31 runs (group stage) |
| England in India ODI Series | 2020/21 | India won 2-1 |
| India in England ODI Series | 2022 | India won 2-1 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (India) | 2023/24 | Tournament won by Australia |
| England in India ODI Series | 2024/25 | India won 3-0 |
| India Tour of England 2026 | 2026 | England won 2-1 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Memorable England vs India ODI Matches
Here are five encounters that define this rivalry across ODI cricket history.
- 1983 World Cup Semi-Final (22 June 1983, Old Trafford, Manchester): England were bowled out for 213 after choosing to bat. India chased the target in 54.4 overs (217/4), winning by 6 wickets. Mohinder Amarnath earned the Player of the Match award for his all-round display of 46 runs and 2/27. Yashpal Sharma (61) and Sandeep Patil (51*) also played key knocks. India went on to win the World Cup, beating the West Indies in the final at Lord’s.
- 2002 NatWest Series Final (13 July 2002, Lord’s, London): England posted 325/5, with centuries from Marcus Trescothick and Nasser Hussain. India were 146/5 in the 24th over before Mohammad Kaif (87* off 75) and Yuvraj Singh (69 off 63) staged a stunning rescue. India reached 326/8 with three balls to spare. Kaif was named Player of the Match. Sourav Ganguly’s shirt-waving celebration on the Lord’s balcony became one of cricket’s most iconic images.
- 2017 2nd ODI (19 January 2017, Barabati Stadium, Cuttack): India were 25/3 before Yuvraj Singh (150 off 127) and MS Dhoni (134 off 122) shared a record 256-run stand for the fourth wicket. India posted 381/6, but England gave chase through Eoin Morgan (102) and reached 366/8. India won by 15 runs. Yuvraj was named Player of the Match. The 256-run partnership remains the highest in the history of this rivalry.
- 2019 World Cup Group Stage (30 June 2019, Edgbaston, Birmingham): Jonny Bairstow (111 off 109) and Ben Stokes (79 off 54) powered England to 337/7. India’s chase stalled at 306/5 despite centuries from Rohit Sharma (102) and a half-century from Virat Kohli (66). Bairstow was named Player of the Match. It was England’s first World Cup win over India since 1992 and proved crucial in keeping their semi-final hopes alive.
- 2022 1st ODI (12 July 2022, The Oval, London): Jasprit Bumrah produced a devastating spell of 6/19 as England collapsed to 110 all out in just 25.2 overs. At one stage, England were 7/3. Mohammed Shami (3/31) provided excellent support. India chased the target without losing a wicket (114/0), with Rohit Sharma finishing on 76*. Bumrah was named Player of the Match. His figures remain the best by any bowler in this rivalry.
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England vs India ODI Stats and Records
These are the standout numbers from the England vs India ODI rivalry.
- Highest team total: India, 387/5 (50 overs), Rajkot, 14 November 2008. & 387/3 (50 overs), Lord’s, London, 19 July 2026
- Lowest team total: England, 110 (25.2 overs) vs India, The Oval, 12 July 2022.
- Most runs in this rivalry: MS Dhoni (India), 1,546 runs in 48 matches at an average of 46.84. His highest score was 134.
- Highest individual score: Andrew Strauss (England), 158 off 145 balls vs India, Bengaluru, 27 February 2011.
- Most wickets in this rivalry: Ravindra Jadeja (India), 45 wickets in 28 matches with a best of 4/28 at an average of 22.51.
- Best bowling figures: Jasprit Bumrah (India), 6/19 vs England, The Oval, 12 July 2022.
- Highest partnership: Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (India), 256 for the 4th wicket vs England, Cuttack, 19 January 2017.
Stats sourced from ESPNcricinfo. Records are correct as of July 2026.
