The England cricket team is one of the oldest and most successful cricket teams in the world. The team has played international cricket since 1877, and has won the Cricket World Cup once, in 2019. England has also won the Ashes series against Australia 36 times, more than any other team.
Fun facts about the England cricket team:
- The England cricket team is the oldest cricket team in the world, having played its first international match in 1877 against Australia.
- England won its first Cricket World Cup in 2019, defeating New Zealand in the final. This was a historic victory, as it was England’s first World Cup title in any sport.
- England has won the Ashes series against Australia 36 times, more than any other team. The Ashes series is one of the most prestigious cricket rivalries in the world.
- The England cricket team’s most famous cricket player is probably Ian Botham, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time.
- The England cricket team’s nickname is “The Three Lions”. This is a reference to the three lions that are on the England cricket team badge.
- The England cricket team’s anthem is “Jerusalem”.
- The England cricket team’s mascot is the lion.
- The England cricket team’s traditional colors are white and blue.
- The England cricket team has a long-standing rivalry with Australia, which is known as the “Ashes”.
- The England cricket team is one of the most popular cricket teams in the world, with a large fan base both at home and abroad.
And more:
- The England cricket team has the most Test wins against Australia of any team in the world.
- The England cricket team is the only team to have won a Cricket World Cup, an Ashes series, and a T20 World Cup title.
- The England cricket team is the most valuable sports team in England, with a brand value of over $1 billion.
England Cricket Team Winning Stats (as of October 5, 2023)
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1061 | 387 | 479 | 23 | 172 | 36 | 46.30% |
| ODI | 743 | 419 | 290 | 3 | 31 | 56 | 56.38% |
| T20I | 157 | 96 | 57 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 61.15% |
| Total | 1961 | 902 | 826 | 27 | 206 | 46 | 46.00% |
England cricket team has a very good winning record, with a win percentage of over 46% across all formats. The team is particularly successful in ODI and T20I cricket, with win percentages of over 56% and 61% respectively.
Here are some of the England cricket team’s most notable wins:
- 2019 Cricket World Cup Final vs New Zealand
- 2022 Ashes series (3-2)
- 2022 T20 World Cup Final vs Pakistan
- 2013 Champions Trophy Final vs Australia
- 2019 ODI series in India (3-1)
- 2022 Test series in Australia (2-1)
