In a historic achievement, New Zealand was defeated India He won by 113 runs in the second Test match of the ongoing series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
This victory allowed New Zealand advanced to the series with a 2-0 defeat a three-match series lead is a remarkable achievement for the Kiwis. This is not only New Zealand’s first Test series win in India in 69 years, but also makes them the first visiting team in 12 years to beat India in a Test series on Indian soil.
A difficult win for the visiting teams
Winning a Test series in India has proved to be one of the toughest challenges for visiting teams. India’s home pitches have traditionally posed a significant challenge due to spin-friendly pitches, dense crowd atmosphere and India’s dominant record. New Zealand’s win is just the latest entry in a select list of foreign teams that have found success on Indian soil.
West Indies: Pioneers of Overseas Series Wins in India
West Indies were the first team to accomplish this feat, having recorded five wins in India in different decades. Their victories in 1948, 1958, 1966, 1974 and 1983 set a high standard for other teams. The 1983 tour is particularly notable as the West Indies dominated the six-match Test series with a 3–0 victory and also won the five-match ODI series 5–0, a rare achievement that highlighted their dominance during this period. .
PakistanNarrow Victory in 1986
In 1986, Pakistan had a hard-fought victory in India, winning the five-match Test series 1-0, with the remaining four matches ending in draws. The ODI segment was also shown in this tightly contested series, in which Pakistan won 5-1. This historic win highlighted the intense rivalry between the neighboring nations and remains a landmark achievement in Pakistan’s cricketing history.
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South Africa’s memorable victory in 2000
South Africa made headlines in 2000 by sweeping the two-match Test series against India 2-0. Although India responded by winning the five-match ODI series 3–2, South Africa’s Test series victory was a milestone, marking India’s first ever series victory. This achievement highlighted South Africa’s growing prominence in the world of Test cricket at that time.
Australia’s streak: Four series wins in India
Australia stands out as one of the most successful visiting teams in India, winning four Test series on Indian soil. These victories were in 1956, 1959, 1969, and most recently in the 2004/05 season. In the 2004 series, Australia won two out of four matches, while India managed only one win. The victory marked Australia’s first Test series win in India in 35 years and demonstrated its dominance in world cricket.
Five Series won by England, the last in 2012/13
England, another consistent contender, have won 5 series in India, with victories recorded in 1933, 1974, 1979, 1984 and 2012. The most recent victory was in the 2012/13 series when England beat India 2-1. four-match series. It marked England’s return to success on Indian soil after nearly three decades and remains one of their proudest overseas achievements.
New Zealand joins the Elite Club in 2024/25
With this current victory, New Zealand have joined the elite club of visiting teams to win a Test series in India. The Kiwis’ 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match series is an extraordinary achievement for the team, breaking a 69-year drought since their last series win in India. This series win is testament to New Zealand’s growth as a formidable Test side and puts them among the chosen few to conquer India on home soil.
