India break 92-year Test record with win versus Bangladesh: Details
India won by 280 runs after Bangladesh were bundled out for 234 in their 2nd innings during the first Test in Chennai. India set a target of 515 courtesy of tons from Rishabh Pant (107) and Shubman Gill (119*). Ravichandran Ashwin's six-wicket haul then decimated the visitors. This win was a superb win for India who have now unlocked a remarkable milestone. Here's more.
India have more Test wins than defeats
Since their Test cricket debut in 1932, India have played 580 matches. As per ESPNcricinfo, Team India's record currently stands 179 wins and 178 losses, with 222 matches ending in a draw. With Rohit Sharma's men securing a victory against Bangladesh in Chennai, for the first time since 1932, India own more Test cricket victories than losses. It's a massive feat for India.
India's performance in World Test Championship
The win against Bangladesh comes as a significant boost for India in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. Post this two-Test series against The Tigers, India lock horns with New Zealand for a three-match Test series at home and then play Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the road (five tests) With this win India lead the WTC table with 71.67 PCT.
Test matches taken by teams for W/L ratio > 1
As per Cricbuzz, historically, India achieved a winning-to-loss ratio greater than 1 in Tests faster than several teams like West Indies and South Africa. New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, and Ireland have yet to accomplish this milestone. Other teams that have achieved the milestone faster than India are Australia: 1, Afghanistan: 3, Pakistan: 16, England: 23, West Indies: 99, South Africa: 340.
Second Test in Kanpur
India play Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur at Green Park from September 27 to October 01. India have taken a 1-0 lead currently and boast a Test record of 12-0 against Bangladesh in Tests and two matches have been drawn. India would be aiming to trounce Bangladesh in Kanpur and seal the series, boosting their confidence ahead of the New Zealand series.
