Best India vs England ODI Cricket Matches You Must Revisit
1. NatWest Series Final – July 13, 2002, at Lord’s
Why it matters: One of the most memorable matches in ODI history, this final had everything—high scores, pressure moments, and a young Indian side breaking through on the world stage.
Match Summary:
- England: 325/5 (Marcus Trescothick 109, Nasser Hussain 115)
- India: 326/8 (Mohammad Kaif 87*, Yuvraj Singh 69)
- Result: India won by 2 wickets
What made it iconic:
- A 121-run partnership between Kaif and Yuvraj turned the tide.
- Sourav Ganguly’s shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s became a symbol of new India’s sporting confidence.
2. NatWest Series, The Oval – September 5, 2007
Why it stands out: This ODI was a masterclass in chasing under pressure. England had set a daunting target, but India showed composure and firepower.
Match Summary:
- England: 316/6
- India: 317/8 (Tendulkar 94, Ganguly 59, Uthappa 47*)
- Result: India won by 2 wickets
Highlights:
- Tendulkar and Ganguly built a solid foundation.
- Robin Uthappa finished strong with an unbeaten 47 off 33 balls, guiding India home.
3. Birmingham – June 23, 2013: Champions Trophy Final
Why it glitters: A rain-shortened 20-over final still managed to deliver edge-of-the-seat drama. This win gave India its maiden solo Champions Trophy title.
Match Summary:
- India: 129/7 in 20 overs (Virat Kohli 43, Ravindra Jadeja 33\*)
- England: 124/8 in 20 overs
- Result: India won by 5 runs
Key Performances:
- Jadeja’s all-round brilliance (33* and 2 wickets)
- Dhoni’s fearless calls with the ball and sharp field setups shifted the momentum when it mattered most.
4. 1st ODI, Nagpur – February 6, 2025
Why it’s significant: A tightly contested recent match that exemplified the intensity of modern-day ODI battles.
Match Summary:
- England: 248 all out
- India: 251/6 (Shubman Gill 87, Jadeja 3/26)
- Result: India won by 4 wickets
Notable Points:
- England sent their batsmen out first, and the game also marked Joe Root’s long-awaited return to ODI action.
- Shubman Gill played a mature knock under pressure.
5. 1st ODI, The Oval – July 12, 2022
What happened: A dominant bowling display from India, especially by Jasprit Bumrah, helped secure a rare 10-wicket win on English soil.
Match Summary:
- England: 110 all out (Bumrah 6/19)
- India: 114/0 (Rohit Sharma 76*, Shikhar Dhawan 31*)
- Result: India won by 10 wickets
Important Notes:
- Rishabh Pant’s century actually came in the third ODI of the series, not in this particular game.
- This match laid the foundation for India’s bowling to take charge throughout the rest of the series.
Why These Matches Still Matter
- Clutch performances under immense pressure
- Emergence of future stars like Kaif, Jadeja, and Gill
- Strategic brilliance from captains on both sides
Each game tells a different story but carries the same essence—grit, talent, and passion.
Conclusion
FAQ’s ?
Marcus Trescothick (109) and Nasser Hussain (115) for England, Mohammad Kaif (87*) for India.
No, he remained unbeaten on 47 while finishing the chase.
At The Oval, London, not Nagpur.
Shubman Gill (87 runs) and Ravindra Jadeja (3 wickets) were the standout performers.
Yes, India leads with 61 wins compared to England’s 44 in ODIs.