India tour of England 2018

India take on England during a full-fledged tour this summer. The Virat Kohli-led India will be in England for three T20 Internationals, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Test matches. India’s tour of England 2018 kicks-off with T20I series on July 03. The second and third T20Is will be played on July 06 and 07 respectively. Following the T20Is, the three-match ODI series begins on July 12 with subsequent matches on July 14 and 17.

The important part of India’s tour of England, five Tests, begins on August 01. And the Tests series ends with fifth and final Test on September 07. So, on a challenging England tour, India will be tested across formats.

The last time India toured England four years ago in 2014, the visitors lost the five-match series 3-1. However, the then MS Dhoni-led side did well to win the five-match ODI series 3-1. But lost the one-off T20I on the tour. It was India’s performance in the Tests that had them face some serious criticism. Star India batsman and now the captain of the side Virat Kohli managed only 134 runs from five matches and averaged just 13.40. Kohli has improved a lot since then with some good performances in Australia and South Africa. The right-hander, known for his determination, will be keen to dish out a solid performance this time around.

India and England have played 57 Tests in England. No surprises that the home team has won the majority, 30, of them. India have managed to win just six while 21 Tests between these two teams have ended in draws. When it comes to India vs England in ODIs in England, the home side have won 19 out of 38 matches. India, on the other hand, have won 15. In the game’s shortest format, India have lost all three T20Is so far against England in England.