The India tour of England is confirmed for the summer of 2026, and there’s plenty to look forward to. The IND vs ENG 2026 series is a full white-ball assignment, with five T20Is and then three ODIs. India vs England has long been one of the marquee match-ups in the calendar, and with both sides carrying serious firepower, this one should live up to its billing.
A lot of the interest centres on Shreyas Iyer. The last couple of years have not been smooth for him. He lost his BCCI central contract, then forced his way back into the picture on the strength of his domestic returns, and now he arrives in England not just back in the side but leading it. Taking a young Indian group into English conditions is a stiff first assignment as captain, and a notable turn in a career that looked stalled not long ago.
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IND vs ENG 2026 Schedule & Squad
The IND vs ENG schedule is a busy stretch, running from July 1 to July 19. It opens with the IND vs ENG T20 series before moving into the IND vs ENG ODI leg, with both teams using the tour to shape their core ahead of the bigger events to come.
India’s selectors have gone with a side that mixes youth and experience. The group heading to England is the same one that featured in the India vs Ireland squad earlier in June. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested to manage his workload, which hands Arshdeep Singh and the returning Harshit Rana the job of leading the attack. Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and pace prospect Prince Yadav are also in the mix.
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IND vs ENG 2026 Stats
India vs England Head-to-Head
In limited-overs cricket, the India vs England head-to-head record is about as close as it gets between two sides of this quality. They have met in World Cups and in bilateral series over the years, with little to choose between them. England tend to hold a slight edge at home, where the conditions help their swing bowlers, but India travel well these days and their aggressive T20 batting makes them a hard team to keep quiet.
| Format | Matches | India Won | England Won | Draw/Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 141 | 37 | 53 | 51 |
| ODI | 110 | 61 | 44 | 5 |
| T20I | 30 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 281 | 116 | 109 | 56 |
India vs England in ICC World Cups
In the major ICC tournaments, India and England have faced each other several times. The two teams have played 9 matches in the ICC World Cup, with India winning 4, and England also winning 4. In the T20 World Cup, they have met 6 times, with India winning 4 and England winning 2. India’s latest win in the T20 WC came in 2026 when they beat England in the semifinal. Neither team has played each other in a World Test Championship (WTC) Final yet.
| Event | Mat | India Won | ENG Won | Draw/Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| T20 World Cup | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| WTC Final | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
India vs England rivalry
The India-England cricket rivalry stands as one of the most captivating in the sport’s history. The two teams first faced each other in 1932 during India’s maiden tour of England for a solitary Test match. Playing under the name All-India, the team was captained by C.K. Nayudu, while Douglas Jardine led England. The hosts secured a 158-run victory at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
In 1974, the teams met for their inaugural one-day international (ODI) at Leeds. Under Mike Denness’ leadership, England triumphed over Ajit Wadekar’s Indian side by four wickets.
Their first T20 International (T20I) encounter came during the 2007 T20 World Cup in Durban. MS Dhoni’s Indian team claimed an 18-run victory over Paul Collingwood’s England in the group stage.
Over the years, India and England have competed in numerous Test, ODI, and T20I matches. Across 267 international games, England leads the head-to-head record in Test cricket, while India boasts a stronger record in both ODI and T20I formats.
Key players in India vs England rivalry
Sachin Tendulkar (India)
Sachin Tendulkar, who is referred to as the “God of Cricket,” has solidified his place among the greatest cricket players in history with his heroics against England. Among his many hundreds against England was a remarkable 193 at Headingley in the 2002 Test series. He made a lasting impression in ODIs as well. His most famous performance, which helped India win a tie in an exciting match at the 2011 World Cup in Bengaluru, was 120. Tendulkar was a dangerous opponent for England because of his skill, versatility in the English environment, and consistency over a 20-year period.
James Anderson (England)
Indian hitters have long been troubled by James Anderson, England’s top wicket-taker in Test cricket. Anderson, renowned for his swing bowling, has delivered several standout performances against India by exploiting England’s seam-friendly conditions. It was widely expected that he would face Indian captain Virat Kohli in the Test series in 2014 and 2018. Despite Anderson’s dominance and many dismissals of Kohli in 2014, Kohli reversed the trend in 2018 with an outstanding series. In this rivalry, Anderson is one of the most feared bowlers because of his deadly deliveries and reliability.
Virat Kohli (India)
The India-England rivalry has benefited greatly from the talents of one of cricket’s most important players, Virat Kohli. In the 2014 Test series in England, Kohli had a difficult time, managing just 134 runs in 10 innings. But he made a spectacular return in 2018, scoring 593 runs at 59.30 average, including two hundreds. His undefeated 122 in the 2017 ODI series final is just another impressive showing. Because of his tenacity, leadership abilities, and aggressive style of play, Kohli has been essential to India’s current success over England.
Joe Root (England)
With over 3500 runs against India, Joe Root has been a thorn in India’s path. Arguably the best batter to play for England, Root has some memorable knocks against India. That he has 10 Test centuries and 3 ODI centuries against India says a lot about his superior skillset. In Test cricket, he is even ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in terms of runs and centuries between the two countries.
MS Dhoni (India)
One of India’s finest captains, MS Dhoni, added a new level of intensity to the India-England rivalry with his calm and strategic demeanour. India defeated England in a number of memorable games under Dhoni’s leadership, including the 2013 Champions Trophy final. Known for his ability to finish, Dhoni scored multiple game-winning runs in both ODIs and T20Is against England. Among the many instances of his skill is his undefeated 75 in the 2011 Cardiff ODI, where he led India to a competitive score. In crucial matches against England, Dhoni’s tactical skill and capacity for handling pressure have frequently tipped the scales in India’s favour.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The IND vs ENG series begins on July 1, 2026, with the first T20I at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.
There are eight matches in all, a five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series.
Shreyas Iyer leads the side for the T20I series, a significant step up in his career, with Tilak Varma named as his vice-captain. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI side.
Bumrah has been rested for the England white-ball tour to manage his workload. He is set to return for the Asian Games later in the year.
The three ODIs are scheduled for Edgbaston (Birmingham), Sophia Gardens (Cardiff), and Lord’s in London.
