As the fifth and final Test between India and England approaches, the spotlight isn’t just on the series scoreline. Fans and analysts are also looking back at how both teams have fared in their most recent red-ball outings.
England leads the series 2-1 heading into the Oval clash starting July 31. Let’s break down how both sides have performed recently.
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India's last ten Test matches result
India's recent run in Test cricket has been far from ideal. Out of their last 10 matches, they've only managed to win 2, while losing 6, and drawing 2.
Here’s a quick look at India’s last ten Test matches:
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
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Jul 23-27, 2025 | England | Manchester | Match drawn |
Jul 10-14, 2025 | England | Lord's | England won by 22 runs |
Jul 02-06, 2025 | England | Birmingham | India won by 336 runs |
Jun 20-24, 2025 | England | Leeds | England won by 5 wickets |
Jan 03-05, 2025 | Australia | Sydney | Australia won by 6 wickets |
Dec 26-30, 2024 | Australia | Melbourne | Australia won by 184 runs |
Dec 14-18, 2024 | Australia | Brisbane | Match drawn |
Dec 06-08, 2024 | Australia | Adelaide | Australia won by 10 wickets |
Nov 22-25, 2024 | Australia | Perth | India won by 295 runs |
Nov 01-03, 2024 | New Zealand | Wankhede | New Zealand won by 25 runs |
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From heavy defeats in Australia to a spirited draw in Manchester, India's journey has been a mix of poor collapses and a few solid wins.
While the recent draw against England was a confidence booster, their overall record is still a concern.
Matches Played | Won | Lost | Drawn |
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10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
England's last ten Test matches result
England's form line looks more balanced. In their last 10 Test matches, they’ve registered 4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, which came in the just-completed fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Here’s how their recent record stacks up:
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
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Jul 23-27, 2025 | India | Manchester | Match drawn |
Jul 10-14, 2025 | India | Lord's | England won by 22 runs |
Jul 02-06, 2025 | India | Birmingham | India won by 336 runs |
Jun 20-24, 2025 | India | Leeds | England won by 5 wickets |
May 22-24, 2025 | Zimbabwe | Nottingham | England won by an innings and 45 runs |
Dec 14-17, 2024 | New Zealand | Hamilton | New Zealand won by 423 runs |
Dec 06-08, 2024 | New Zealand | Wellington | England won by 323 runs |
Nov 28-Dec 01, 2024 | New Zealand | Christchurch | England won by 8 wickets |
Oct 24-26, 2024 | Pakistan | Rawalpindi | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
Oct 15-18, 2024 | Pakistan | Multan | Pakistan won by 152 runs |
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Matches Played | Won | Lost | Drawn |
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10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |