England Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Players
| No. | Date | Format | Venue | England Players | India Players | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Jul 2026 | ODI | Lord’s, London | Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran | Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya | England won by 27 runs |
| 2 | 16 Jul 2026 | ODI | Cardiff | Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran | Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja | England won by 4 wickets |
| 3 | 14 Jul 2026 | ODI | Birmingham | Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer | Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya | India won by 6 wickets |
| 4 | 11 Jul 2026 | T20I | Southampton | Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran | Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh | England won by 56 runs |
| 5 | 9 Jul 2026 | T20I | Bristol | Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer | Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh | England won by 9 wickets |
| 6 | 7 Jul 2026 | T20I | Nottingham | Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran | Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh | England won by 125 runs |
| 7 | 4 Jul 2026 | T20I | Manchester | Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer | Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh | England won by 4 wickets |
| 8 | 1 Jul 2026 | T20I | Chester-le-Street | Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran | Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh | No Result – rain |
| 9 | 5 Mar 2026 | T20I – WC Semi-final | Mumbai | Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran | Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya | India won by 7 runs |
| 10 | 31 Jul 2025 | Test | The Oval, London | Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes | KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant | India won by 6 runs |
India-England cricket rivalry always offers captivating tactical battles. Bumrah stands out as an exceptional wickettaker against England on foreign soil; his ability with both new and old ball varieties as well as reverse swing mastery greatly disrupts English batsmanship.
England’s five-match series has taken its toll on their bowlers. As such, England have named Surrey duo Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer in their squad for The Oval Test’s final Test match in the high-intensity England Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Players battle.
Virat Kohli
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test between England and India proved riveting, with four out of its five days going down to their final sessions.
This result surprised pundits and former players alike who predicted an easy win – or worse – for England at The Oval.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli led India to a stunning 2-2 draw which showcased why many consider him one of history’s greatest batsmen.
Kohli has seen his batting flourish under captaincy, and this match was no exception. His form was remarkable despite facing off against an aggressive bowling attack; it’s clear he has taken captaincy seriously and will only become better with time.
Kohli has an unwavering faith in himself and a fearless spirit; he’s not afraid to take risks and try new approaches.
An intelligent batsman, he knows exactly how to play each situation intelligently. Additionally, Kohli is an exceptional leader and an immense inspiration to his teammates; inspiring a whole new generation of Indian cricketers while shaping its successful future.
Kohli currently leads India across all three international formats of cricket: Test cricket, one-day internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 internationals.
Additionally, he captains Royal Challengers Bangalore of the Indian Premier League. He is one of the greatest batsmen in history and has been described by numerous commentators as an absolute genius.
His unique batting style combines power with balance and finesse; as well as being prolific run scorer he has broken numerous records since joining India’s national side. Kohli has earned numerous awards and accolades for his performances.
Additionally, he is an active philanthropist who regularly volunteers his services in Delhi where he hails from and engages in charity work that promotes healthy lifestyle among children.
Ravindra Jadeja
The opening two Tests in England were tightly-contested affairs, with both teams scoring multiple centuries and showing exceptional courage to keep the game alive.
Three heroes emerged during this Test series for India – Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj all played pivotal roles in helping secure victory against fierce opposition and adversity.
Jadeja’s innings at Lord’s was his most notable as an Indian cricketer away from home. His unbeaten 61 off 181 balls was an inspired effort which helped keep India competitive while keeping them within striking distance of victory. Jadeja is currently the most experienced member of their current squad and has proven their worth again and again.
India was under tremendous pressure after suffering whitewash defeats against New Zealand and Australia in two prior series, and this match proved no exception.
R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were absent due to injury issues while younger players including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Sai Sudarshan Abhimanyu Easwaran Washington Sundar were making their English debuts.
Young Indian batsmen put up a valiant fight, but ran out of partners. Jadeja’s lower order batting kept India going and gave them momentum; he was the top run scorer in the series for India and helped keep their hopes of victory alive.
Jadeja is an incredible all-rounder with incredible talent who can add great value to any team. A master at spinning the ball and taking wickets when needed, as well as being an excellent batsman who has amassed over 1,000 runs in Test cricket alone, Jadeja can make an invaluable contribution.
He is a hard worker who understands the value of placing team goals before personal ambition. A positive presence in the dressing room, he excels at encouraging his teammates and is one of India’s key members for winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Ben Stokes
Stokes has quietly made an impressionful contribution with his bowling. On day two he scored with a devastating delivery that caught a batsman’s glove before taking them out edge-first for Rishabh Pant to take out. Such an assault would make any batsman wince – yet given its context was particularly damaging.
At that moment, Stokes’ influence over this match became crystal clear – his impact extended far beyond mere numbers. Stokes is a player who inspires with example, commands by effort and delivers at crucial moments when victory hangs in the balance. While his efforts may not always result in five wickets or hundreds, there’s no denying their importance as England’s foundational support system.
His contribution on day five was just as crucial, yet in a different manner. With the match still hanging in the balance, he chose to bowl 10 overs before and after lunch in an effort to swing it back towards England – successfully taking out KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah before helping clean up India’s tail before eliminating Shardul Thakur, Karun Nair and Washington Sundar so that England had an opportunity at saving it over its final two days.
English batsmen were also instrumental in England’s revival, contributing a stand of 46 with James Robinson before upping their game after lunch and striking three boundaries and sixes to bring up their half century from just 73 deliveries.
An innings that marked his return to form while also underlining his place as the beating heart of England is hard to imagine without him; even among a side filled with talented players. While this may sound old-fashioned, he clearly leads by example and would never ask his team-mates to do something he is unwilling to do himself.
Joe Root
Joe Root is England’s finest batsman. Not only a prolific run scorer, he embodies all the timeless qualities of cricket – from reading conditions and techniques, to adapting them and leading bowlers – that make up its essence.
While Sachin Tendulkar may surpass him all-time Test tally eventually, Root’s legacy already stands the test of time; not least due to his unmatched cricketing intelligence (read conditions accurately, adjust techniques appropriately, direct bowlers).
Root was one of England’s standout players on their recent tour to Sri Lanka, scoring 228 and 186 runs to help their hosts take a two-match series win.
His form led him to replace Alastair Cook as Test captain for the first time – producing a Player of the Match performance against South Africa at Lord’s.
Root’s unwavering dedication to Test cricket stands in contrast to an age of fleeting fame and white-ball dominance, and his seemingly limitless passion is inspiring.
He truly epitomises Peter Pan batting; never tiring of playing or perhaps even defying time itself by always seeking new challenges in test match cricket he remains unbreakably enthusiastic for both forms.
After England’s victory in Sri Lanka, Root toured India for four Tests. He excelled in this trip by averaging over 60 with the bat and scoring numerous centuries en route to leading England to an unexpected 2-1 ODI series victory.
Root’s batting style is defined by timing and precision, with an almost meditative state at the crease. He can anchor for hours, or accelerate when necessary – his trademark glides through third man, late cuts and controlled sweeps are not simply effective strokes but signature shots that define his style.
Root’s impressive rise since his English career’s slower start is evidenced by his current status as the leading run-scorer worldwide and fixture at the top of their order. He has scored over 13,000 first-class runs – including over 40 Test centuries! – across formats.
This achievement stands as testament to his adaptability in changing circumstances while continuing to improve. His approach, which emphasizes striking rotation and shot placement rather than power hitting, will stand him well with age while his expertise at reading cricketing situations adds ongoing value for England batting unit.
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