West Indies Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline

The West Indies cricket team vs England cricket team timeline is one of the most iconic rivalries in world cricket, spanning across decades of memorable battles in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Both nations have produced legendary players and unforgettable moments that have shaped the history of the sport.

From the dominance of the West Indies in the 1970s and 80s with their fearsome pace attack, to England’s resurgence in modern-day cricket with their World Cup-winning squad, every clash between these two giants carries intensity, drama, and historical significance.

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This article takes you through the timeline of England vs West Indies encounters, highlighting famous matches, head-to-head records, scorecards, squads, and key turning points that make this rivalry truly special.

Match Info – England vs West Indies Cricket Rivalry

Detail	Information
Teams	West Indies Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team
Formats	Test, ODI, T20I
Venues	Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), Kensington Oval (Barbados), Sabina Park (Jamaica)
Captains (Historic & Recent)	Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Brian Lara, Jason Holder (WI); Mike Gatting, Alastair Cook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (ENG)
ICC Tournaments	World Cups, T20 World Cups, ICC Test Championship

West Indies Squad (Historic & Modern Legends)

Player	Role
Clive Lloyd	Batsman (C)
Vivian Richards	Batsman
Brian Lara	Batsman
Chris Gayle	Batsman
Jason Holder	All-rounder
Andre Russell	All-rounder
Curtly Ambrose	Bowler
Courtney Walsh	Bowler
Sunil Narine	Bowler
Shivnarine Chanderpaul	Batsman

England Squad (Historic & Modern Legends)

Player	Role
Alastair Cook	Batsman
Joe Root (C)	Batsman
Kevin Pietersen	Batsman
Ben Stokes	All-rounder
Andrew Flintoff	All-rounder
Jos Buttler (WK)	Wicketkeeper
James Anderson	Bowler
Stuart Broad	Bowler
Graham Gooch	Batsman
Ian Botham	All-rounder

Timeline – England vs West Indies Rivalry

Era	Highlights
1970s–1980s	West Indies dominated with legends like Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd, Malcolm Marshall, and Curtly Ambrose, winning series both home and away.
1990s	Brian Lara’s brilliance shone, while England struggled to counter West Indies’ pace attack.
2000s	England started regaining dominance with players like Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison, marking a shift in balance.
2010s	England, under Joe Root and Alastair Cook, won key series, while Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy kept West Indies strong in T20s.
2020s	West Indies produced upsets in Test series (2022) and continued to shine in T20 format, while England remained strong in ODIs and Tests.

 Full Scorecard – England vs West Indies

Test Match (West Indies vs England, March 2022, 3rd Test, Grenada)

West Indies 1st Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kraigg Brathwaite (C)	17	56	2	0	30.4
John Campbell	32	74	4	0	43.2
Jermaine Blackwood	102	215	11	0	47.4
Joshua Da Silva (WK)	100*	257	10	0	38.9
Jason Holder	45	83	5	1	54.2
Others	41	–	–	–	–
Total	297 all out	–	–	–	–

England Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Chris Woakes	27	86	3	3.18
Ben Stokes	28	75	2	2.67
Saqib Mahmood	25	60	2	2.40
Jack Leach	33	89	1	2.70

England 2nd Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Zak Crawley	40	95	6	0	42.1
Alex Lees	31	94	3	0	32.9
Joe Root (C)	13	41	2	0	31.7
Ben Stokes	4	13	1	0	30.7
Jonny Bairstow	22	68	3	0	32.3
Others	38	–	–	–	–
Total	120 all out	–	–	–	–

West Indies Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Kemar Roach	10	17	2	1.70
Alzarri Joseph	12	21	3	1.75
Kyle Mayers	17	9	5	0.52
Jayden Seales	8	22	0	2.75

✅ Result: West Indies won by 10 wickets

ODI Match (ICC World Cup 2019, England vs West Indies, Southampton)

West Indies Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Chris Gayle	36	41	5	1	87.8
Shai Hope	11	20	1	0	55.0
Nicholas Pooran	63	78	3	1	80.7
Shimron Hetmyer	39	48	4	0	81.3
Jason Holder	9	15	1	0	60.0
Others	54	–	–	–	–
Total	212 all out (44.4 overs)	–	–	–	–

England Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Jofra Archer	9	30	3	3.33
Mark Wood	6.4	18	3	2.70
Chris Woakes	8	40	1	5.00
Adil Rashid	10	61	1	6.10

England Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Jonny Bairstow	45	46	7	0	97.8
Joe Root	100*	94	11	0	106.3
Chris Woakes	40	54	5	0	74.1
Eoin Morgan	9*	14	1	0	64.2
Total	213/2 (33.1 overs)	–	–	–	–

✅ Result: England won by 8 wickets

T20I Match (ICC T20 World Cup 2016 Final, Kolkata)

England Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Joe Root	54	36	7	0	150.0
Jos Buttler	36	22	1	3	163.6
Ben Stokes	13*	10	1	0	130.0
Others	27	–	–	–	–
Total	155/9 (20 overs)	–	–	–	–

West Indies Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Carlos Brathwaite	4	23	3	5.75
Samuel Badree	4	16	2	4.00
Dwayne Bravo	4	37	1	9.25

West Indies Innings

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Marlon Samuels	85*	66	9	2	128.8
Johnson Charles	1	7	0	0	14.3
Lendl Simmons	12	15	1	0	80.0
Carlos Brathwaite	34*	10	1	4	340.0
Total	161/6 (19.4 overs)	–	–	–	–

✅ Result: West Indies won by 4 wickets (Carlos Brathwaite’s 4 sixes in the last over ).

Key Moments – West Indies vs England Timeline

• Viv Richards’ iconic centuries in the 1970s.
  
• Brian Lara’s unforgettable 375* against England in 1994.
  
• England’s Ashes-winning heroes like Flintoff and Harmison turning the tide in the 2000s.
  
• Chris Gayle’s T20 World Cup fireworks against England.
  
• Ben Stokes and Joe Root anchoring modern-day dominance in Tests.
  

Match Analysis – England vs West Indies

The rivalry has seen shifts in power, from West Indies’ golden era of pace and batting aggression to England’s structured dominance in the last two decades. West Indies continue to dominate in short-format cricket, while England’s Test side has shown consistent strength, especially at home. The head-to-head contests remain unpredictable, making every encounter a spectacle for fans.

Conclusion

The West Indies cricket team vs England cricket team timeline is a story of changing eras, legendary cricketers, and unforgettable matches. While the West Indies ruled cricket’s golden age with unmatched flair, England has built a modern powerhouse with balance and consistency. As these two teams continue to meet across formats, the rivalry remains one of cricket’s most fascinating battles.