Defeating India in Tests on Indian soil is the dream of every visiting nation. Over the last many years, the Indian team has been quite dominant in Test cricket. They have not just won home series but also went away from home and conquered the opposition teams. Hence, the teams come to India with an intense desire to win.
The Indian cricket team produces spin-friendly pitches at home, which give nightmares to the visiting teams. It is rare to see India being dominated in Tests on home soil, but there have been times when the visiting teams managed to record wins. Here’s a list of the top three visiting teams which have beaten India for the highest number of times.
3. Australia – 14 wins in Tests against India in India
The Australian cricket team is one of the most successful teams in Tests history. The Aussies are the reigning champions of the World Test Championship. They are also the current tabletoppers in the ongoing new cycle of the WTC tournament.
Australia have played 54 Test matches in India against the Indian side. In those 54 games, they have recorded 14 wins, with the latest one coming in Indore last year.
2. West Indies – 14 wins
Another team to have 14 Test wins against India on Indian soil is the West Indies. Once upon a time, the Caribbean team had the most dominant side in the world. At that time, they tormented India as well and managed to register 14 victories.
1. England – 15 wins
Most Test Wins by Visiting Teams v India in India (Matches)
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15 – England (65)
14 – West Indies (47)
14 – Australia (54)
5 – South Africa (19)
5 – Pakistan (33)
2 – New Zealand (36)
England went past West Indies and Australia on the iconic list after the 28-run win in the Hyderabad Test match against India. Playing under Ben Stokes’ captaincy, the England team recorded a close win after making a comeback for the ages, thanks to a century by Ollie Pope and a seven-wicket haul by Tom Hartley.
