West Indies Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline

West Indies Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Timeline: Praise, passion, and centuries of riveting drama between England and the West Indies cricket teams that have defined cricket cannot exclude the intercontinental competitions. The rivalry can be traced back to 1928 when the West Indies undertook their first tour to England. By the late 70s to 80s, the mighty West Indies emerged as the most powerful cricketing nation across the globe, with legends like Vivian Richards and Malcolm Marshall leading the team. But England was not short of talent either, spearheaded by Ian Botham and David Gower. The ferocious matches between West Indian and English players were amazing; at that time, dominance and England’s honour were at stake. The contests were competitive, with England demonstrating their growing skill and the West Indies adding to their glory with nostalgia-filled performances. The West Indies Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline captures the rollercoaster ride of fights, victories, and the history both teams have shared.

West Indies Vs England Initial Encounters: 1928-1950

In 1928, the West Indies were playing in their first-ever Test series against England the historical moment filled with hope and pride. The three matches were won by England with little contest, but that began the brave step of both West Indies and England on the world stage. While it surely was a tough beginning, at least the journey had commenced.

The 1934–35 series was a proud moment for West Indies cricket. Playing England at home, the side showed grit and growing confidence. Brilliant batting from George Headley shone through the series and took away his legendary triumph. The 2–1 victory was not just a result; it was a declaration that the West Indies had arrived.

The 1950 series in England transformed West Indies cricket into a giant. With the style, the spirit, and some glorious spin bowling from Sonny Ramadhin and Alfred Valentine, West Indies won their first-ever series in England by 3-1.

1954-1969: West Indies Vs England Test Series Summaries

In January 1954, the West Indies came out firing against England 2-1, winning the first Test by 140 runs with a dominant all-round performance. The momentum carried into the second Test in Kensington Oval, where centuries from Holt and Walcott powered another commanding win, this time by 181 runs. Fans were enthralled with the home team’s flair, fire, and strong control.

The 1963 Series in England was a classic—the proper contest of skill, grit, and pride. On a united team of sheer brilliance and resolve under the charismatic leadership of Frank Worrell, with fast bowlers charging, Wes Hall and Lance Gibbs, the West Indies emerged victorious by 3-1.

For West Indies, the 1969 series in England proved to be a cruel chapter. Once all-powerful, they struggled for rhythm and form. With a 2-0 victory, England exposed weaknesses in the West Indies team. It felt like the end of an era, but also a quiet moment before the mighty rise.

1973- 2000: Beginning of the West Indies’ Downfall

The historic ODI rivalry between the West Indies and England began in 1973 when England hosted the West Indies for their first ODI series. The series was highly competitive, with England winning the first ODI at Headingley by the narrowest of margins: a single wicket. West Indies, however, put England in their place during the second ODI at The Oval, winning quite decisively by 8 wickets. Both teams displayed great promise in One-Day Internationals, which made fans optimistic about the future of this new format.

The West Indies elevated their game against England following Tony Greig’s so-called “grovel” remark. Clive Lloyd, West Indies’ captain, and the ever-explosive Viv Richards, along with a menacing fast bowling attack, ran riot in England and sealed a 3-0 whitewash against the hosts. Michael Holding, along with the other bowlers, completely outclassed English batters and dominated the series.

The 1985- 86 series was completely one-sided in favor of the West Indies as they went head to head with England. The bat of Richie Richardson, implying a W-Indies’ victory, along with Paul Marshall, Joel Garner, and Gordon Greenidge, earned the West Indies a 5-0 whitewash. The West Indies were merciless with the bat and fearless with the ball, solidifying their title as the kings of one-day cricket.

A strange mix of legends and young guns graced the West Indies stage for the 1993-94 one-day international series against England: Brian Lara, Curtly Ambrose, Richie Richardson, and Carl Hooper. England gave a tough time, but were just of a lower grade. The audience erupted in cheers as the West Indies won the series 3-2 with elegance and flair.

This series saw England and the West Indies clash in a tri-series involving Zimbabwe. The West Indies team got a rare win at Lord’s, defending just 158 in a rain-affected match. But inconsistency was their downfall, and they failed to make it to the final. England, on the other hand, showed much more steadiness and went forward to claim the series under Alec Stewart.

West Indies Vs England 2003-2015

The ongoing 2-2 from the 2003/04 edition of the West Indies vs England ODI series brought both coming off their special moments—England with early wins on the back of disciplined bowling, and the West Indies coming back with stops at their strongest batting, especially with Chris Gayle and Brian Lara. The second match was washed out, leaving the series evenly poised, showing such a great competitive balance between youth and experience on either side.

In the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, England totally dominated the West Indies during the 11th match in Ahmedabad. The West Indies scored 272/4. Chasing 273, England’s Kevin Pietersen then scored 90 not out, helping England to victory by 3 wickets.

The 2007 International Twenty20 was the first ever occasion England and the West Indies had met in this new format. The West Indies managed to break the shackles of restraint with some aggressive 61 from Devon Smith and also the wicket-taking spells of Dwayne Smith. In the second match, England won by 5 wickets, backed by some solid runs from Chris Gayle.

In the first game of the T20I series in 2011 at Kennington Oval, England hammered West Indies by 10 wickets. West Indies managed just 125/10 with Johnson Charles being topscorer for the away side, while England crushed the target in 15.2 overs with calm 62 from Alex Hales and 58 from Craig Kieswetter. So it was a good start for England, whereas the West Indies never really put on any pressure in the match.

In the 2014-15 Test series, the first match went to a draw mainly because of fine performances from Ian Bell and Jermaine Blackwood. England won the second Test because of Joe Root’s outstanding performance. The West Indies bounced back in the third to seal the series, inspired by Jermaine Blackwood.

West Indies Vs England 2016- Recent Encounters

The ICC T20 World Cup 2016 had all the elements of a big drama. England posted 155 after Root’s 54. But the West Indies took the limelight. Samuel held the batting together with 85 runs, but Brathwaite startled everyone by blasting four sixes off Ben Stokes in the last over, to chase the once-impossible-looking target.

The West Indies tour to England in 2018-19 was an absolute joyride for the Windies. West Indies triumphed in the Test series 2-1, courtesy of Jason Holder’s majestic double hundred and Kemar Roach’s fiery pace. England bounced back in the ODIs and ended up drawing that series 2-2. T20Is went completely against West Indies as England won 3-0, led by very clinical bowling and solid batting depth. It was a tour full of incredible comebacks, massive hits, and aggressive rivalries on the Indies soil.

England defeated the West Indies in the 19th game of the 2019 ICC World Cup. After a few early setbacks, Joe Root anchored the chase with a calm unbeaten century, even stepping in as an emergency opener. Under the guidance of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, the England bowlers limited the West Indies to 212. The West Indies had their moments through Pooran and Hetmyer, but could not recover. England chased it down easily with eight wickets in hand.

The 2020 Test match between England and the West Indies was halted because of COVID-19. England won the series 2-1, with Ben Stokes making a star turn with 176 runs and crucial wickets. Stuart Broad’s three wickets were the cherry on top.

England ultimately took control of the 2024 Test series against the West Indies, winning 3-0. Debutant Gus Atkinson turned out to be a sensation with seven wickets—the best figures by an England debutant since 1890. While the batting ensured a balanced contribution from all sides, Crawley, Root, and Smith ensured an all-around dominant performance.

West Indies vs England Head-to-Head Record

Format	Matches	ENG Won	WI Won	Drawn	No Result	Tied	ENG Home Wins	WI Home Wins	ENG Away Wins	WI Away Wins	Neutral Wins (ENG)	Neutral Wins (WI)
Test	166	54	59	53	0	0	39	28	15	31	0	0
ODI	108	54	48	0	6	0	23	27	19	15	6	6
T20	35	16	18	0	1	0	3	11	12	4	3	1