The Indian cricket team is gearing up for an exciting moment in its illustrious history. With a 2-match home Test series against Bangladesh starting on 19th September in Chennai, Team India has a golden opportunity to create history in Test cricket. If India wins this match, it will achieve a feat that has never been done in 92 years of Indian Test cricket.
India’s Journey in Test Cricket
India’s journey in Test cricket began in 1932 when it played its first-ever Test match. However, the first Test victory came much later, in 1952. It took the team nearly 20 years to secure that initial win. Fast forward to the present, and Team India has become a dominant force in modern-day Test cricket. Now, they are on the verge of reaching a new milestone.
India has played 579 Test matches since its debut. Out of these, the team has secured 178 wins and suffered 178 losses, with 222 matches ending in a draw, and 1 match tied. If India wins the upcoming Test against Bangladesh, the team will achieve a remarkable record—having more wins than losses for the first time in its Test cricket history.
A Big Opportunity Against Bangladesh
The upcoming match against Bangladesh presents an ideal chance for Team India to tip the scales in their favor. Bangladesh has never beaten India in a Test match, which strengthens India’s chances of securing the historic win. A victory in Chennai will be a proud moment for Indian cricket and add another highlight to the team’s incredible journey in the Test format.
The Turning Point in 2000
India’s performance in Test cricket before the year 2000 was far from impressive. Between 1932 and 2000, India played 336 Test matches, winning only 63 and losing 112. However, the team underwent a dramatic transformation in the 21st century. Since 2001, India has played 243 Tests, winning 115 and losing only 66, with 62 matches drawn.
This performance improvement can be credited to a combination of factors—better team management, talented players, and strong leadership. Over the last two decades, India has risen to become one of the top Test teams in the world, consistently delivering remarkable performances on both home and international grounds.
Success Under Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy
Rohit Sharma, India’s current Test captain, has played a crucial role in maintaining the team’s success. Since taking over the captaincy, Rohit has led India in 16 Test matches, winning 10 and losing only 4. His leadership, along with the team’s consistency, has placed India in a strong position to break records and set new benchmarks in Test cricket.
With the first Test against Bangladesh fast approaching, all eyes will be on Team India as they aim to secure this long-awaited milestone. The match holds not only the possibility of victory but also the opportunity for India to finally have more Test wins than losses in its cricket history.
