16 Jul 2025, Wed

Joe Root has been an unflappable force at the crease and his steady bat is providing stability to England’s innings. So far he has faced 81 balls and reached 33 runs.

Indian bowlers have produced significant movement and variable bounce, yet have not found their desired edge. Washington Sundar has done most of the damage with four wickets.

In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of England Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline.

Here’s a summary of the last five international matches between England and India across all formats, presented in table form:

DateFormatVenueResultNotes
 Jul 3 – Jul 8, 2025Test 1Headingley, LeedsEngland won by 5 wicketsBen Duckett 149, England chased 371
 Jul 10 – Jul 14, 2025Test 2Edgbaston, BirminghamIndia won (margin N/A in your snippet)Series leveled 1–1 (Atherton criticized Stokes)
 Jul 17 – Jul 13, 2025Test 3Lord’s, LondonOngoing – India 58/4 chasing 193 stumps Day 4Close contest, India needs 135 more
 Feb 12, 2025ODI 3Narendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadIndia won by 142 runsIndia clinched ODI series 3‑0
 Feb 9, 2025ODI 2CuttackIndia won by 4 wicketsSecond of ODI series

Timeline

The England cricket team and India national cricket team matches have come to symbolize more than just a game of cricket; they’re cultural events and a test of national pride that have come to symbolize change within both countries over the decades – India’s ascension into global prominence, while England struggled to turn immense talent into victories.

From 1932-1947, these early series featured many competitive matches but few tangible results. After India gained independence in 1947, however, teams started to build identities of their own and create more aggressive cricket playing styles from India compared with England; consequently the england cricket team vs indian national cricket team matches became closer-fought affairs, featuring great players like Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar who helped turn the tide against Britain and win over their hearts and minds for India in terms of rivalries.

Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse both took wickets to leave the match hanging by its thread at the conclusion of day three. Archer removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck while Carse trapped Karun Nair and Shubman Gill leg before. Jasprit Bumrah bowled the final over of the day but left due to an apparent calf injury before bowling a final over of his own on Day 3.

Indian Team Captain Virat Kohli suffered an injury which has dealt a devastating blow at Lord’s. While being assessed by a physio later tonight, it’s unlikely he’ll return for the remainder of the game as one of India’s main cogs in their pace attack has struggled all day against England’s batsmen and his absence could play an essential role in India’s ultimate defeat.

Match 1

Joe Root and Ben Stokes of England’s batsmen held firm against India’s bowlers during an otherwise difficult match for England against India, although both batsmen struggled against India’s bowlers. Though initially testy against Indian bowlers, these two held firm at the crease as their partnership blossomed through an initially difficult first hour against them; though with significant turn and variable bounce making batting difficult at times; Joe and Ben continued scoring runs without too many errors from either bat.

But an improved Indian attack eventually broke the pair’s 67-run fifth-wicket stand with Washington Sundar taking two wickets within 15 overs – castling first innings centurion Root while trapping Jamie Smith leg-before in one over.

Jashasvi Jaiswal fell to a short ball from Jofra Archer for a duck while Karun Nair and captain Shubman Gill managed only six runs as India struggled in their low-scoring chase. England struck an important blow on the final ball of the day when Ben Stokes dismissed night watchman Akash Deep for six runs, igniting loud celebrations at Lord’s.

Ravindra Jadeja then took to the crease for India, and his first delivery hit Shoaib Bashir very hard on his hand – prompting medical assistance and his departure from the ground to receive it. Ravindra Jadeja then assumed responsibility at the crease after England attempted a comeback in their final over. Jofra Archer’s short ball from KL Rahul was flicked for six over vacant gully region by KL Rahul – all out for 287 after an innings dominated by India bowlers with Jasprit Bumrah managing only one run over his two overs at bat despite dominating.

Match 2

England’s lower order batsmen have had an uneven day, but Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes are in the midst of a promising partnership which has taken significant chunks out of India’s total score quickly.

Australia are batting first in the final session and need to score over 100 runs if they want to win this Test match. Jofra Archer has had difficulty with the new ball but is still providing dot balls well; even when he misses one straight one he still manages to nip back in and hit Akash Deep’s front foot for a wicket-saving catch!

Brydon Carse strikes again and this time it is Shubman Gill that falls victim. Carse delivered an innocuous backfoot nip-backer that caught Shubman Gill just below his knees on his front foot; umpire ruled it leg before wicket but England’s appeal failed and he is out for three.

England resumed at two for two after Zak Crawley had earned India’s displeasure with his time-wasting tactics on day two, making just 22 runs before mistiming a pull shot that offered Mohammed Siraj an easy catch at mid-on. Siraj celebrated aggressively, even confronting Duckett for shoulder contact before eventually being dismissed off mistimed pull shot by Duckett mishitting pull. Siraj celebrated aggressively as well.

Joe Root has taken his place at number eight without losing his cool yet, proving himself more than capable to face this formidable task head on. So far it looks easy.

Match 3

England are in trouble as they strive to reach a respectable total at Lord’s. Jofra Archer strikes and then Washington Sundar top edges to the gully, leaving their opponents deep in trouble and leading them into one-innings shootout mode – that can only be considered positive!

Indian players don’t hesitate to remind the batsmen they’re taking too long in making decisions, with Zak Crawley becoming the focus of attention as Indian players applaud his time-wasting strategies. Jasprit Bumrah comes close to getting rid of them, but they seem unfazed.

Mohammed Siraj made an impactful contribution as India reduced England to 98-4 by lunch, taking wickets of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith along the way.

England’s batting struggled during the afternoon session, but Jos Buttler and KL Rahul performed brilliantly to keep England in contention.

Buttler and Rahul remain far away from reaching 100, however. Therefore, it is vital that they create more of a buffer between themselves and 100 partnerships.

England takes to the field, looking to strike quickly. A ball from Carse nips into Karun Nair on the front foot and triggers an LBW appeal which is denied and Nair manages two runs from that over.

Match 4

England rallied to stop India making an effective start to their second innings at Lord’s. Zak Crawley (34 off 46 balls) and Ollie Pope (30 not out) survived jasprit Bumrah – later replaced by Siraj after lunch – before Jofra Archer struck twice for 42.

Buttler and Stokes put on an outstanding partnership to hold off the visitors. Together they put on 67 for the sixth wicket and were on track for three figures had not Ravindra Jadeja caught Buttler out at gully before Stokes fell lbw to Washington Sundar.

Sundar’s injury means he will likely miss the fourth Test and Jack Leach may replace him in the team. Sundar injured his left arm while reaching for the ball in front of the stumps and was forced off on a stretcher after umpires issued orders to stop playing immediately.

Akash Deep suffered an unfortunate start to his innings for India as Brydon Carse sent down an accurate fuller delivery that fell outside off-stump, forcing Deep into hitting away from fielders but instead found Harry Brook at second slip who took an amazing diving catch.

Rishabh Pant, India’s opener batsman, reached 50 not out with only 62 balls bowled by Ben Stokes. Rishabh pulled away for six to move up to 50 not out and mark this important milestone in his innings.

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