India’s Best Overseas Test Wins: Top 10 Victories That Made History

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India’s journey in Test cricket is full of unforgettable moments, but some of the most thrilling victories have come on foreign soil. Here’s a rundown of ten of the greatest overseas Test wins that have shaped Indian cricket and captured the imagination of fans everywhere.

The Oval, England, 1971

This match marked India’s first-ever Test series win in England. Bhagwat Chandrasekhar’s six-wicket haul in the final innings made this a truly historic moment.

Port of Spain, West Indies, 1971

India picked up their first Test win in the Caribbean, with Dilip Sardesai’s batting and Sunil Gavaskar’s debut performance setting the stage for a series victory.

Melbourne, Australia, 1981

Kapil Dev, despite injury, delivered a match-winning five-wicket spell as India defended a small total and pulled off a gritty win at the MCG.

Headingley, England, 2002

Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sourav Ganguly all scored centuries, powering India to a massive win and proving their strength in English conditions.

Adelaide, Australia, 2003

Rahul Dravid’s epic double hundred and a composed 72 not out in the chase gave India a famous win—its first in Australia in more than 20 years.

Multan, Pakistan, 2004

Virender Sehwag’s triple century and Anil Kumble’s bowling helped India secure their first Test win on Pakistani soil, a moment fans still cherish.

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2006

Sreesanth’s fiery bowling led India to their first Test win in South Africa, breaking new ground for the team.

Perth, Australia, 2008

India ended Australia’s 16-match winning streak at the WACA, with Irfan Pathan’s all-round performance standing out in a spirited team effort.

Brisbane, Australia, 2021

A young and injury-hit Indian side chased down 328 runs at the Gabba, a ground where Australia hadn’t lost in 32 years. Rishabh Pant’s fearless batting was the highlight of this incredible series-clinching win.

Lord’s, England, 2021

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s lower-order partnership, followed by a fiery bowling attack, helped India win at the “Home of Cricket,” making it a match to remember.

These matches aren’t just about the scorecards—they’re stories of grit, belief, and teamwork that continue to inspire Indian cricket fans and players alike.

Source: Sporting News, Times of India