Highly anticipated England tour of India 2025 is expected to start on January 22 and will continue till February 12. The tour includes five T20Is and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The first T20I will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, marking the opening of the series.
The tour represents an important transition for both teams, as they transition from the traditional format of Test cricket to the fast-paced and dynamic world of T20 cricket. Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav he will lead the hosts in the shorter version of the game with a powerful batsman If Butler tour guides. Both India and England have a great history in T20 cricket, and this series promises to be one to watch. In all their T20I matches, both the teams have faced difficulties, with memorable collapses.
Here are the five lowest scores ever scored in a T20I match between India and England:
5. India 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 just 124 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Despite a valiant effort of 67 from Shreyas IyerIndia struggled to form a partnership, with England's bowlers, in particular Jofra Archerputting on a great show. Archer's three-wicket haul helped keep India in the deficit. England then chased down the target comfortably, winning the match by 8 wickets. Archer was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance with the ball.
4. Demolition of England in Birmingham (July 2022 – 121 all out)
In the second T20I of England's tour to India in July 2022, England scored only 121 runs. None of their batsmen could make it past 50, and they were quickly dismantled by the Indian bowlers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar he was an outstanding performer, taking three crucial wickets and being named Player of the Match. India had made 170 runs after scoring 170/8 in their innings, and won the match by a comfortable 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 overall disastrous 120/9. The match was played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where India could not cope with the English players. Steven Finn he was the pick of England's bowlers, taking three wickets and putting India in deep trouble. No Indian batsman reached 50, and he was eventually dismissed for the win. England chased down the target with ease, winning the match by 6 wickets and a huge victory.
2. England crash in 2024 ICC Men's T20I World Cup Semifinal (103 all out)
In the top semifinal of ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2024England's batting collapse became a defining moment of the tournament. They were bowled out for just 103 runs by a clinical Indian bowling attack. Spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel it was very dangerous, each took three wickets and dominated the English batsmen. Axar's performance earned him the Player of the Match award. India, after losing 171/7 in their innings, won by a decisive 68-run, to reach the final. India will eventually win the tournament, losing South Africa in the final.
1. England's T20I record against India (2010 ICC World T20 – 80 all out)
England's worst T20I performance against India came in the ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2012when he was released due to the low number of 80 rounds in the group competition. This is still England's lowest T20I record, and was against India. The English strikers had no answer to the deadly battle around them Harbhajan Singhwho took four wickets in his spell. Singh's performance earned him the Player of the Match award. India, who posted a total of 170 runs in their innings, won the match by 90 runs, leaving England with nothing to show for the fight.