Pak vs England Cricket Rivalry: Complete Head-to-Head Record

Pakistan vs England is one of cricket’s oldest rivalries — first contested in Tests in 1954, now fought most fiercely in T20Is. This is the complete head-to-head record between the two sides across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, plus the players and matches that defined it.

Tests: 1954 to Today

The rivalry began with Pakistan’s first tour of England in 1954 — when the tourists won at The Oval in only their fourth-ever Test, with Fazal Mahmood taking 12 wickets. Across 95 Tests, England have won 31 and Pakistan 25, with 39 draws. Pakistan’s finest Test hours against England include the 2–0 win in England in 1996 (Wasim and Waqar at their peak), the 3–0 whitewash in the UAE in 2012 (Saeed Ajmal’s spin), and the 2–1 home series win in 2024. England’s 3–0 sweep in Pakistan in December 2022 — their first-ever Test series win on Pakistani soil — was the rivalry’s biggest shock of the modern era.

ODIs: England’s Dominance

In 92 one-day internationals, England lead 57–32. Pakistan’s ODI high points against England include the 1992 World Cup group-stage win at Adelaide (on the way to the title) and a string of Sharjah triumphs in the 1980s and 90s. But since England’s white-ball revolution after 2015, the gap has widened: England’s 2019 home series win (4–0) and the 2023 World Cup meeting underlined the distance between the sides in the 50-over game.

T20Is: The Modern Battleground

The shortest format is where the rivalry is watched most. In 32 T20Is (to February 2026), England lead 22–9. Key chapters: the 2022 seven-match series in Pakistan (England 4–3, their first T20I series win in the country), the 2022 World Cup final at Melbourne (England won by 5 wickets), the 2024 home series (England 2–0, two washouts), and the 2026 World Cup Super 8 game at Pallekele (England won by 2 wickets). Pakistan’s brightest night remains the Karachi 2nd T20 of September 2022 — the 203/0 chase. Babar Azam (660 runs) and Adil Rashid (22 wickets) are the fixture’s leading performers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more matches, Pakistan or England?

England, in every format: Tests 31–25, ODIs 57–32, T20Is 22–9. Pakistan’s strength has historically been in home Tests and in ICC tournaments, where the gap narrows.

When did Pakistan first beat England in a Test?

In 1954 at The Oval, London — only Pakistan’s fourth Test match ever. Fazal Mahmood took 12 wickets in the match to seal a 24-run victory.

Have Pakistan ever won a T20 World Cup match against England?

No. England have won all four T20 World Cup meetings (2009, 2010, 2022, 2026), including the 2022 final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What is Pakistan’s best series win over England?

The 3–0 Test whitewash in the UAE in early 2012 stands out, as does the 2–0 Test series win in England in 1996. In T20Is, Pakistan have never won a bilateral series against England.