India vs England: Head-to-Head Records in ODIs – England Tour of India 2025
The upcoming five-match ODI series between India and England, set to begin on August 2025, is expected to be an electrifying contest between two of the world’s top teams. As the teams face off in Indian soil, let’s delve into their head-to-head records in ODIs, providing an insightful look at their past encounters and what to expect from this series.
ODI Head-to-Head Record: India vs England
- Matches: 154
- India wins: 76
- England wins: 64
- No Result: 14
Series-wise Breakdown:
- India has won 39 series (including tied and abandoned series), while England has claimed 26 series victories.
- In series victories, India has outdone England by 13, with 24 matches remaining drawn.
Notable Moments:
- England has only won four ODI series in India since 2001, with India still leading the head-to-head record by a significant margin.
- The teams have clashed in 12 bilateral ODI series since 2001, with India winning eight and England two. Two series have ended in a draw.
- In the 2017 ODI series, England won 2-1, their first victory on Indian soil since 2011.
- The 2006-07 series saw India whitewashing England 5-0, their largest margin of victory in a bilateral ODI series.
Recent Form:
- India has been dominant in ODIs, winning 12 of their last 15 matches, including a 3-0 whitewash against Australia in 2024.
- England, on the other hand, has won six of their last 10 ODIs, including a 3-0 triumph over the Netherlands in 2024.
Key Players to Watch:
- Rohit Sharma: With 12,531 runs in 224 ODIs, Rohit is India’s highest run-scorer. He has a tendency to dominate England’s bowling attack, scoring 11 centuries in 34 ODIs against them.
- Virat Kohli: With 12,742 runs in 251 ODIs, Kohli is one of the most successful batsmen for India. He has a formidable record against England, amassing 2,441 runs at an average of 51.53 in 43 ODIs.
- Joe Root: The English captain has been in excellent form, with five half-centuries in his last seven ODIs. He averages 34.45 against India in 26 ODIs.
- Jofra Archer: The fast bowler has been a crucial component for England, taking 14 wickets in 21 ODIs against India, with an economy rate of 5.63.
Series Predictions:
- India, with their strong home record and current form, is expected to justify their favoritism, winning the series 4-1.
- However, England’s recent improvements and the potential of their pace attack, led by Archer, could make this series more competitive than expected.
As the England Tour of India 2025 prepares to kick off, fans can expect an intriguing contest between two evenly matched teams. While India holds a slight edge in the head-to-head record, England’s recent form and the quality of their pace attack suggest that this series will be much closer than the numbers suggest. Be prepared for a thrilling contest that will showcase the best of both teams.
