The long series in India, saw England losing by 1-0.
India Vs England History: Test Series Result
India Vs England 1981-82 Series: Kapil, Gavaskar and Doshi Lead India to Victory
India Vs England 1981-82 Series: Statistics & Record
1981-82 Series Test results
T=Total Tests, Eng-England, Ind-India, f/o – Follow on, dec= declare
| Test No. | Venue | Result | Eng Score | Ind Score |
| First | Mumbai | India, 138 runs | 166 and 102 | 179 and 227 |
| Second | Bangalore | Draw | 400 and 174/3d | 428 |
| Third | Delhi | Draw | 476/9d and 68/0d | 487 |
| Fourth | Kolkata | Draw | 248 and 265/5d | 208 and 170/3 |
| Fifth | Chennai | Draw | 328 | 481/4d and 160/3d |
| Sixth | Kanpur | Draw | 378/9d | 377/7d |