India’s first Test wins at all venues in England were recorded in the year they achieved it

India just completed a historic win by 336 runs in the second Test against England on Sunday. This match was played at the Edgbaston ground in Birmingham and this was the first time since 1967, that India had won a Test match at this venue.

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India, after being put in to bat first, posted a mammoth 587 in their first innings. Shubman Gill was the standout performer, smashing a career-best 269 that included 30 boundaries and 3 sixes. He was well-supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom scored fluent half-centuries.

England responded with 407, largely thanks to a massive 303-run stand between Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184). However, six English batters were dismissed for ducks, handing India a significant 180-run lead. Mohammed Siraj claimed 6 for 70, while Akash Deep picked up four wickets.

In the second innings, Gill was once again the architect, scoring 161. Jadeja chipped in with another fifty, while KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant also contributed. India declared at 427/6, setting England an improbable target of 608.

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Akash Deep struck early, removing Ben Duckett and Joe Root as England ended day four on 72/4. He continued his dominance on the final day, dismissing Harry Brook and Ollie Pope. Although Ben Stokes (33), Brydon Carse (38), and Jamie Smith (88) tried to resist, Akash Deep’s 6/99 sealed the game. England were bowled out for 271, handing India a commanding 336-run victory.

Here is the list of all England venues and when India registered their maiden win:

On August 24, 1971, India achieved their first-ever Test victory in England at The Oval, starting their historic run of Test victories on English soil. This victory set the stage for more international triumphs.

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The next significant victory was on June 10, 1986, at the venerable Lord's Ground, and it was shortly followed by another outstanding victory at Headingley on June 23, 1986. For Indian cricket, these consecutive wins in 1986 were a part of an unforgettable series.

India's next major victory in England, at Trent Bridge on July 31, 2007, came after more than 20 years. This victory was essential to restoring India's dominance in international affairs in the contemporary age.

The most recent addition to this illustrious list came at Edgbaston on 6th July 2025, as India finally secured their maiden Test win at this venue, completing victories at all major English Test grounds.

India’s first-ever wins at Test venues in England:

THE OVAL- 24 AUG, 1971

LORD’S- 10 JUNE, 1986

HEADINGLEY- 23 JUNE, 1986

TRENT BRIDGE- 31 JULY, 2007

EDGBASTON- 6 JULY, 2025

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