Independent England sport Est. 2026 · England, every angle

No noise. No nonsense. Just England.

England men · Test · International series · 1st Test

England
v India⁠

Result

India won by 5 wickets

England
294 & 180
India
341 & 136/5
Date
Thursday 5 June 1986 · England in 1986
Venue
Lord's, London
Competition
Test · International series · 1st Test

Last checked 21 October 2026

Men's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

1984 – 1985

Tests since 1932

England v India stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings141In our results database
England wins53England perspective
Draws, ties & NR51Drawn, tied or no result
India wins37India victories

Bet responsibly

18+ only. Odds and offers are subject to change and to the bookmaker's terms. Set a budget, never chase losses, and treat betting as entertainment. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24/7.

Gambling support: GambleAware.org (opens in a new tab)