India and England have engaged in numerous Test cricket battles over the years, building a rich history of rivalry. The anticipation is high as England is set to visit India for yet another thrilling five-match Test series scheduled to kick off on January 25, 2024. Before the upcoming series unfolds, let’s review the complete list of Test series winners between India and England spanning the period from 1932 to 2024. This historical overview encapsulates the triumphs, defeats, and draws that have characterized the encounters between these two cricketing nations, setting the stage for another chapter in their compelling Test cricket saga.
India vs England Head to Head Test Series Winners List (1932-2024)
The cricketing history between England and India spans back to 1932, encompassing a total of 35 series as of the latest update in 2021. The inaugural clash in 1932 saw England emerge triumphant with a 1-0 victory, marking the commencement of a longstanding rivalry. Over the years, England has asserted its dominance in the series, emerging victorious in 19 out of the 35 contests. The late 1950s and early 1960s witnessed England’s cricketing prowess, highlighted by a comprehensive 5-0 whitewash in 1959. Nonetheless, India has made its mark with 11 series victories, with the 1971 triumph on English soil standing out as a historic achievement.
The narrative also includes drawn series, instances where neither team secured an outright victory. These closely contested battles occurred in 1951-1952, 1963-1964, 2002, 2005-2006, and 2021, showcasing the resilience and competitiveness of both teams.
In recent years, India has displayed formidable strength, dominating the 2016-2017 series with a 4-0 victory and securing a 3-1 win in the 2020-2021 series. England, in contrast, asserted its dominance in the 2011 series with a convincing 4-0 win.
The series between England and India transcends mere displays of cricketing skills; it embodies the ebbs and flows, historic moments, and intense competition that define cricket as one of the world’s most celebrated sports. Each series contributes new chapters to this enduring cricketing saga, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next encounters between these cricketing giants.
Also read: IND vs ENG 2024 Test Series: Full Schedule, Fixtures, Venues and Squads
| Series | First Match | Matches | Result |
| 1932 England v. India | 25/06/1932 | 1 | England 1-0 |
| 1933-1934 India v. England | 15/12/1933 | 3 | England 2-0 |
| 1936 England v. India | 27/06/1936 | 3 | England 2-0 |
| 1946 England v. India | 22/06/1946 | 3 | England 1-0 |
| 1951-1952 India v. England | 02/11/1951 | 5 | Drawn 1-1 |
| 1952 England v. India | 05/06/1952 | 4 | England 3-0 |
| 1959 England v. India | 04/06/1959 | 5 | England 5-0 |
| 1961-1962 India v. England | 11/11/1961 | 5 | India 2-0 |
| 1963-1964 India v. England | 10/01/1964 | 5 | Drawn 0-0 |
| 1967 England v. India | 08/06/1967 | 3 | England 3-0 |
| 1971 England v. India | 22/07/1971 | 3 | India 1-0 |
| 1972-1973 India v. England | 20/12/1972 | 5 | India 2-1 |
| 1974 England v. India | 06/06/1974 | 3 | England 3-0 |
| 1976-1977 India v. England | 17/12/1976 | 5 | England 3-1 |
| 1979 England v. India | 12/07/1979 | 4 | England 1-0 |
| 1979-1980 India v. England | 15/02/1980 | 1 | England 1-0 |
| 1981-1982 India v. England | 27/11/1981 | 6 | India 1-0 |
| 1982 England v. India | 10/06/1982 | 3 | England 1-0 |
| 1984-1985 India v. England | 28/11/1984 | 5 | England 2-1 |
| 1986 England v. India | 05/06/1986 | 3 | India 2-0 |
| 1990 England v. India | 26/07/1990 | 3 | England 1-0 |
| 1992-1993 India v. England | 29/01/1993 | 3 | India 3-0 |
| 1996 England v. India | 06/06/1996 | 3 | England 1-0 |
| 2001-2002 India v. England | 03/12/2001 | 3 | India 1-0 |
| 2002 England v. India | 25/07/2002 | 4 | Drawn 1-1 |
| 2005-2006 India v. England | 01/03/2006 | 3 | Drawn 1-1 |
| 2007 England v. India | 19/07/2007 | 3 | India 1-0 |
| 2008-2009 India v. England | 11/12/2008 | 2 | India 1-0 |
| 2011 England v. India | 21/07/2011 | 4 | England 4-0 |
| 2012-2013 India v. England | 15/11/2012 | 4 | England 2-1 |
| 2014 England v. India | 09/07/2014 | 5 | England 3-1 |
| 2016-2017 India v. England | 09/11/2016 | 5 | India 4-0 |
| 2018 England v. India | 01/08/2018 | 5 | England 4-1 |
| 2020-2021 India v. England | 05/02/2021 | 4 | India 3-1 |
| 2021 England v. India | 04/08/2021 | 5 | Drawn 2-2 |
| No. of Series = 35 |