ENG vs WI Head to Head Records- 2nd Test, West Indies tour of England 2024
Published - 17 Jul 2024, 02:33 PM | Updated - 24 Aug 2024, 05:47 AM
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England and West Indies are set to clash with each other in their next Test of the ongoing England tour of West Indies 2024. The ENG vs WI 2nd Test starts on Thursday, July 18 at Trent Bridge Stadium in Nottingham.
England leads the series 1-0 after two games. Below we glance at the complete head-to-head records between both sides in the red-ball format and key performances by both sides in the longest format.
ENG vs WI Head to Head Records- 2nd Test, West Indies tour of England 2024
| Stats | Matches | ENG Won | WI Won | Draw |
| Overall | 164 | 52 | 59 | 53 |
| At Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| In ongoing series | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| In England | 90 | 37 | 31 | 53 |
ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to ENG vs WI head-to-head records in Tests, both teams have played 164 games. Out of those, England has won 52 games while West Indies have won 59 matches. 53 games ended in a draw.
ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters
In the recent five encounters between England and West Indies, the Englishmen have won 2 games while the Caribbean side has won 2 matches. One game ended in a draw.
In the ongoing series, England won the ENG vs WI 1st Test by an innings and 114 runs. Out of five games, three took place in West Indies while two took place in England.
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ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances
According to ENG vs WI head-to-head records in the longest format, Legend Gary Sobers is the leading run-getter with 3214 runs in 36 games. Geoff Boycott is the top run-getter for England with 2205 runs.
Former Caribbean captain Brian Lara holds the record for the top-ever Test knock of 400* against England. It is still the record for the highest knock ever in Test cricket. For West Indies, it is Andy Sandham with 325.
If we analyze bowlers in ENG vs WI Test clashes, WI Curtley Ambrose is the leading wicket-taker with 164 scalps. For England, the record is held by James Anderson with 91 wickets.
Ambrose also has the record for the best show with his 8/45 against England in 1990. Former right-arm pacer Angus Fraser once clinched 8/53 vs WI and it is still the best bowling show by a West Indies player against England.
ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns
England and West Indies have been almost equal in head-to-head clashes. While the Caribbean side has won 52 games, West Indies have won 59 matches.
Interestingly, West Indies have a far better record against England at Nottingham Stadium in Trent Bridge, winning 4 games and losing only 1 out of 9 (5 draws). In England, the hosts lead the tally with a 31-39 margin.
Conclusion
If we look at the history of England vs West Indies Tests, both sides have been tough competitors with each other. However, West Indies have lost their dominance in the 70s and 80s and now; they are among the weakest teams in Test cricket.
Also, Ben Stokes-led England has dominated opposition teams with their Bazball approach in recent years.
