India vs England: A Look Back at 9 Test Victories on English Soil over the Years

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India will commence the new World Test Championship cycle with a five-match Test series against England, first of which starts at Headingley from June 20.

Over the years, the tour to England have yielded contrasting results for India, and Shubman Gill and his team will have to focus on producing the best. Since 1932, India have recorded just nine Test wins in England, a testament to the country's sporadic but significant breakthroughs.

In this article, let's have a recap of all nine victories of the Indian team in England over the years.

1. 1971 – The Oval, London

Result: India won by 4 wickets, sealing the series 1–0.

India’s first-ever Test win in England, and their maiden series triumph overseas. After trailing by 71 in the first innings and bowling out England for just 101 in the second, Chandrashekhar starred with 6/38. Ajit Wadekar’s unbeaten 45 guided the chase.

2. 1986 – Lord’s, London

Result: India won by 5 wickets.

India’s first victory at Lord’s. After restricting England in both innings, Vengsarkar made 126*, and Kapil Dev, with 4/52 then a quickfire 23*, completed the chase.

3. 1986 – Headingley, Leeds

Result: India won by 279 runs, sealing the series 2–0.

A dominating win. After restricting England in both innings with combined bowling efforts (Binny, Maninder Singh, Kapil Dev), India posted comprehensive totals. Vengsarkar again excelled with the bat.

4. 2002 – Headingley, Leeds

Result: India won by an innings & 46 runs.

A masterclass as Dravid (148), Tendulkar (193), and Ganguly (128) piled on 628/8d. England crumbled under consistent bowling, following on, to suffer a heavy defeat.

5. 2007 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Result: India won by 7 wickets.

Critical victory contributing to a 1–0 series win. Zaheer Khan’s swing bowling (4/59 & 5/75) dismantled England’s batting, while India chased 73 with ease.

6. 2014 – Lord’s, London

Result: India won by 95 runs.

Only India’s second Lord’s Test win. With Ajinkya Rahane’s composed 103 and Ishant Sharma’s 7/74, India defended a 319 target amidst strong English resistance.

7. 2018 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Result: India won by 203 runs.

A spectacular turnaround after being down 2–0. Kohli’s 97 & 103 and Bumrah’s 5/85 secured a dominant victory in England.

8. 2021 – Lord’s, London

Result: India won by 151 runs.

Dramatic win on final day. A fierce bowling performance by Bumrah & Shami (89-run ninth-wicket stand) propelled India to victory.

9. 2021 – The Oval, London

Result: India won by 157 runs.

50 years after the 1971 victory, India returned triumphantly to The Oval. Contributions across batting (Rohit Sharma, Kohli, Shardul) and bowling culminated in a resounding win for the visitors.

India Test Wins in England