The long awaited England tour of India 2025 It is scheduled to begin on January 22 and will last until February 12. The tour includes five T20I matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The first T20I will be held at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, marking the inaugural of the series.
This tour represents a crucial transition for both teams as they move from the traditional format of Test cricket to the faster and more dynamic world of T20 cricket. Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav will lead the hosts in the shortest format of the game and the dynamic batsman yes butler captains the visitors. Both India and England have a rich history in T20 cricket and this series promises to be a spectacle. Throughout their T20I matches, both teams have experienced their low moments, with some unforgettable collapses.
Here are the five lowest totals ever scored in T20I matches between India and England:
5. India’s struggle in Ahmedabad (March 2021 – 124/7)
In the first T20I of England’s tour of India in March 2021, India posted one of their lowest totals against England, managing only 124 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Despite a valiant 67-run effort by Shreyas IyerIndia struggled to build partnerships, with England’s bowlers particularly Jofra Archermaking an impressive display. Archer’s three-wicket haul helped restrict India to a modest total. England then chased down the target comfortably and won the match by 8 wickets. Archer was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance with the ball.
4. Demolition England in Birmingham (July 2022 – 121 total)
In the second T20I of England’s tour of India in July 2022, England found themselves behind for just 121 runs. None of their batsmen could score a half-century and the Indian bowlers quickly dismantled them. Bhuvneshwar Kumar he was the standout player, taking three crucial wickets and being named Man of the Match. India had set a target of 170 runs after scoring 170/8 in their innings, and won the match by a comfortable margin of 49 runs, leaving England in disarray.
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3. India’s poor performance at Eden Gardens (October 2011 – 120/9)
India’s performance in the only T20I of their tour of England in October 2011 is remembered for their disastrous total of 120/9. The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata where India could not take on the England bowlers. Steven Finn was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming three wickets and putting immense pressure on India. No Indian batsman managed to score for half a century, and they were eventually bowled out for a paltry score. England chased down the target easily, winning the match by 6 wickets and securing a dominant victory.
2. England’s collapse in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 (103 in total)
In the high-stakes semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024The collapse of England’s batting became a defining moment of the tournament. They were bowled out for just 103 runs by a clinical Indian bowling attack. The rotating duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel They were particularly lethal, each taking three wickets and dominating the English batsmen. Axar’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award. India, at 171/7 in their innings, won by a convincing margin of 68 runs and advanced to the final. India would eventually win the tournament, defeating South Africa in the final.
1. England’s all-time low in T20Is against India (2010 ICC World T20: 80 all out)
England’s most dismal T20I performance against India came in the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2012when they were bowled out for a record total of just 80 runs in a group stage match. This remains England’s lowest ever T20I score, and it was against India. The English batsmen had no response to the lethal spin attack of Harbhajan Singhwho took four wickets in his spell. Singh’s brilliant performance earned him the Man of the Match award. India, who had posted a total of 170 runs in their innings, won the match by a huge margin of 90 runs, leaving England with little to show in terms of fight.