India national cricket team defeated England cricket team by 6 runs in a thrilling finale at The Oval on August 4, 2025, drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 after Mohammed Siraj’s match-winning spell.
England needed just 35 runs with 4 wickets remaining on the final morning, but Siraj took 3 wickets in a dramatic hour of play to seal India’s victory.
England were bowled out for 367 chasing 374, with Siraj finishing with career-best figures of 5/92. Joe Root’s 150 and Harry Brook’s 141 earlier put England in a commanding position.
The India national cricket team vs England cricket team timeline spans 93 years from 1932 to 2025, making it cricket’s oldest and most historic rivalry.
Across 135 Tests, 109 ODIs, and 24 T20Is, these nations have produced legendary moments – from India’s first Test victory in 1952 to the 2025 Oval thriller.
Latest Match Scorecard: 5th Test, The Oval 2025
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
| India | 224 | 396 | Won by 6 runs |
| England | 247 | 367 | Lost (Series drawn 2-2) |
- Venue: The Oval, London, England
- Date: July 31 – August 4, 2025 (5 days)
- Toss: England won and elected to bowl first
- Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (9/190 in match)
- Series Result: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 (drawn)
The Oval Thriller: How India Won By 6 Runs
Day 5 Final Morning Drama
England began Day 5 needing just 35 runs with 4 wickets in hand. Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson looked comfortable, and victory seemed certain. But Mohammed Siraj had other plans.
First Over: Siraj bowled a beautiful outswinger that Jamie Smith (24) edged to keeper Dhruv Jurel. England 332/7. Atkinson survived an edge that fell short of KL Rahul.
Second Breakthrough: Jamie Overton came in but lasted just 3 balls. Siraj trapped him lbw with a delivery that clipped leg stump. Umpire’s call saved England momentarily, but the decision stood. England 339/8, needing 35 runs.
Josh Tongue joined Atkinson and defended grimly. Prasidh Krishna bowled Tongue with a ripper through his defense. England 364/9, needing 10 runs with one wicket remaining.
The Final Wicket: Chris Woakes walked out with a broken shoulder from diving on Day 1, batting one-handed. Atkinson hit Siraj for a six to make it 7 needed. But next ball, Siraj’s perfect yorker crashed into Atkinson’s stumps. India won by 6 runs!
Siraj finished with 5/92 in the second innings (9/190 in the match) – a career-best performance that sealed one of India’s greatest Test victories.
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025: Series Summary
1st Test (Headingley, Leeds): England won by 5 wickets
- India: 471 & 142 | England: 479 & 138/5
England chased down 135 runs comfortably. Ben Stokes’ 89 in the first innings set up the victory. India collapsed for 142 in their second innings.
2nd Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham): India won by 336 runs
- India: 389 & 407 | England: 192 & 271
Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/48 and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 156 powered India to a comprehensive victory. England collapsed twice against India’s pace attack.
3rd Test (Lord’s, London): England won by 4 wickets
- India: 244 & 427/6 declared | England: 407 & 268/6
Joe Root’s 150 and Harry Brook’s brilliant batting secured England’s victory. KL Rahul’s 156 in India’s second innings wasn’t enough.
4th Test (Old Trafford, Manchester): Match Drawn
- India: 358 & 425/4 declared | England: 669
England’s massive first innings (Ben Stokes 141, Joe Root 150) meant they batted only once. Shubman Gill’s 78* and KL Rahul’s 87* helped India save the draw.
5th Test (The Oval, London): India won by 6 runs
The thriller detailed above where Siraj’s brilliance sealed a 2-2 series draw.
Historical Timeline: Key Moments Through Decades
1930s-1940s: The Beginning
- First Test (1932): India and England first met at Lord’s on June 25, 1932. England won by 158 runs. India were dismissed for 189 and 187, while England scored 259 and 275.
- Colonial Era: During this period, India played as part of the British Empire. All matches were in England until Indian independence in 1947.
1950s-1960s: India’s First Victory
- First Win (1952): India registered their first Test victory over England at Madras (Chennai) by an innings and 8 runs. Vinoo Mankad took 8/55 and 4/53 – a match-winning all-round performance.
- 1961-62 Series in India: India won their first home series 2-0 against England. This marked India’s emergence as a competitive Test nation.
1970s-1980s: Spin Era
- 1971 Series in England: India won their first series in England 1-0, with spin quartet (Bedi, Prasanna, Chandrasekhar, Venkataraghavan) dominating. Sunil Gavaskar scored 774 runs in the series – a record.
- 1986 Series in England: India won 2-0 with Dilip Vengsarkar scoring three centuries in three Tests. This established India’s dominance in bilateral series.
1990s-2000s: Tendulkar Era
- 1990 Lord’s Test: Graham Gooch scored 333 and 123 in the same Test – still the only instance of a triple century and century in the same Test. England won by 247 runs.
- 2002 Natwest Trophy Final: India chased 326 runs at Lord’s. Mohammad Kaif (87*) and Yuvraj Singh (69) completed one of cricket’s greatest ODI chases. India won by 2 wickets.
- 2007 T20 World Cup Final: India defeated Pakistan in the final, but earlier beat England in a group match, establishing T20I dominance.
2010s: Modern Rivalry
- 2011 World Cup: England and India met in a group match in Bengaluru. India won by 5 wickets, with Gautam Gambhir scoring 51.
- 2014 Lord’s Test: India won by 95 runs. Ajinkya Rahane scored 103, and Ishant Sharma took 7/74 in the first innings – one of his finest performances.
- 2018 England Tour: England won the Test series 4-1. Sam Curran (all-rounder) was Player of the Series. But India won the ODI series 2-1.
2020s: Recent Battles
- 2021 England Tour: India won the Test series 2-1 (fifth Test postponed to 2022). Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul starred. The Lord’s Test victory by 151 runs was memorable.
- 2022 Rescheduled 5th Test: England won by 7 wickets at Edgbaston, leveling the 2021 series 2-2. Jonny Bairstow’s aggressive 114* sealed victory.
- 2024-25 ODI Series: India won 3-0 in home conditions. Shubman Gill and Axar Patel scored centuries.
- 2025 England Tour: The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series ended 2-2 with the Oval thriller being one of cricket’s greatest finishes.
Head-to-Head Records Across Formats
Test Cricket (1932-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | England Wins | Draws | Ties |
| 135 | 30 | 51 | 54 | 0 |
England leads overall, but India has won more recent series, especially in home conditions.
ODI Cricket (1974-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | England Wins | No Result | Ties |
| 109 | 57 | 46 | 4 | 2 |
India leads the ODI head-to-head, showing their dominance in limited-overs cricket.
T20I Cricket (2007-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | England Wins | No Result |
| 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 |
India also leads in T20Is, demonstrating strength across all formats.
Key Records & Milestones
- Highest Test Score: Virender Sehwag 319 (Chennai 2008)
- Best Test Bowling: Anil Kumble 8/70 (Delhi 1993) & Ishant Sharma 7/74 (Lord’s 2014)
- Highest ODI Score: Virat Kohli 157* (Cuttack 2017)
- Best ODI Bowling: Stuart Binny 6/4 (Cardiff 2014)
- Most Test Runs (India): Sachin Tendulkar 2,535 runs in 31 Tests
- Most Test Wickets (India): Anil Kumble 92 wickets in 23 Tests
- Most ODI Runs (India): Virat Kohli 2,500+ runs
- Most ODI Wickets (India): Ajit Agarkar 58 wickets
FAQs
Who won India vs England 5th Test 2025?
India won by 6 runs at The Oval on August 4, 2025. Mohammed Siraj took 5/92 (9/190 in match), bowling England out for 367 while chasing 374. England needed just 35 runs with 4 wickets at the start of Day 5, making it one of cricket’s greatest comebacks.
What is the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is contested between India and England in Test series, named after James Anderson (England’s leading wicket-taker) and Sachin Tendulkar (India’s batting legend). It was introduced for the 2024-25 series, which ended 2-2.
Who has won more matches between India and England?
England leads the overall Test head-to-head with 51 wins compared to India’s 30 victories in 135 Tests. However, India leads in ODIs (57-46) and T20Is (13-10), showing dominance in limited-overs formats.
When did India first beat England in Tests?
India’s first Test victory over England came at Madras (Chennai) on February 10, 1952, winning by an innings and 8 runs. Vinoo Mankad took 12 wickets (8/55 & 4/53) in a match-winning performance, ending 20 years of wait since India’s first Test.
What was India’s greatest victory over England?
Many consider the 2021 Lord’s Test victory (151 runs) and the 2025 Oval win (6 runs) as India’s greatest. The Oval win is particularly special – defending 35 runs on the final morning with Mohammed Siraj taking 3 wickets to seal victory.
Wrapping Up
The India national cricket team vs England cricket team timeline represents cricket’s most historic bilateral rivalry.
From India’s first Test in 1932 to the 2025 Oval thriller, from Gavaskar’s 774 runs in 1971 to Siraj’s match-winning spell, this rivalry continues producing unforgettable moments that define Test cricket’s enduring appeal and competitive spirit.
