India Test vs England Test — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WTC • India Test won the match by 243 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 200-over encounter of WTC, India Test took on England Test on May 2, 2026, 02:00 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India Test won the match by 243 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 661 runs and 19 wickets fall between India Test (452/9 in 123.2 overs) and England Test (209/10 in 78.1 overs).
2. India Test Innings Breakdown (452/9)
Batting in the first innings, India Test finished on 452/9 from 123.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.66 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India Test accumulated 16 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 118 runs off 192 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 61.5). Valuable middle-order support came from KL Rahul, who contributed 70 runs off 93 deliveries, while B Kumar added 55 (64b). With the ball in the first innings, Joe Root led the bowling figures with 4/79 in 18.0 overs (economy 4.39), assisted by Jofar Archer (2/53 in 32.0 overs).
3. England Test Chase & Second Innings Summary (209/10)
Pursuing a target of 453 runs for victory, England Test recorded 209/10 in 78.1 overs at a scoring rate of 2.67 runs per over. Ben Stokes anchored the chase for England Test with 53 runs from 103 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 51.5), alongside Harry Brook who chipped in with 45 off 113 balls. Defending the total, Jaspreet Bumrah delivered a key spell of 5/104 across 30.1 overs at an economy rate of 3.45, while Virat Kohli finished with 2/4 (7.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (India Test ), who combined for 92 runs off 140 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Joe Root making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Joe Root (England Test ) topped the match rankings with 605.0 total points, followed closely by Ben Stokes (590.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .