India vs England: A rivalry of 2025

IND vs ENG test

The England‑India cricket rivalry is one of the most compelling in world cricket, spanning all formats and laden with historical milestones. As of mid‑July 2025, the teams are locked in a five‑match Test series in England, with the contest poised at 1–1.

 

Tests – Head‑to‑Head Overview

• Overall, India and England have met in 136 Test matches. England led with 51 wins to India’s 35; 50 games ended in a draw.
• In England: Across 67 Tests in England, England have secured 36 wins, India just 9, and 22 draws.
• At Lord’s: In 19 matches at the “Home of Cricket,” England has dominated with 12 wins; India has managed 3 victories and 4 draws. 

 

Current Series Snapshot

1. 1st Test (Leeds): England chased down India’s total to win by 5 wickets. Despite centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, India fell short, yet set several unwanted records, like most runs in a losing effort.
2. 2nd Test (Edgbaston): India responded emphatically with a mammoth 336‑run victory — their first at Edgbaston and their largest Test win in England. Captain Shubman Gill made history, scoring 269 and 161 in the same match (430 runs total), joining legends like Border and Gooch.
3. Upcoming 3rd Test (Lord’s): With the series tied 1–1, England have drafted in Jofra Archer to strengthen their bowling. Joe Root surpassed 3,000 Test runs against India during this game.

 

Individual Brilliance & Tactical Highlights

• Shubman Gill (India): 585 runs so far (269 & 161 in Game 2), maintaining an outstanding average of 146.25 in the series. As captain, he’s on the brink of several records: most runs by a captain in a Test series, fastest 1,000 runs, etc.
• Joe Root (England): Now the first batter to accumulate 3,000 Test runs against India, averaging 58.73 from 33 innings with 10 hundreds and 13 fifties
• Rishabh Pant (India): Became the most prolific Asian wicketkeeper in Tests in England, tallying 40 dismissals.

 

IND vs ENG test

In Summary

This series showcases a fierce balance of power. Historically, England dominated overall and at home, but recent Tests have tilted toward India’s dominance, especially with Gill’s breathtaking form. With momentum and records on the line, the tug‑of‑war now shifts to Lord’s, where both sides aim to seize the lead.