IndiaHis dominance in Test cricket, especially at home, has once again taken center stage. One-time Test against Afghanistan At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, India displayed the ruthless efficiency that has become synonymous with red-ball cricket.
led Shubman Gill and inspired by the spinner’s dream debut Manav SutharIndia registered the biggest margin of victory in Test history. The result highlighted the strength of the team and added another chapter to India’s list of most one-sided victories in the longest format.
Biggest 3 wins (by innings) for India in Test cricket
1) IND vs AFG, One-off Test (2026)
India’s last win against Afghanistan in June 2026 is now the country’s biggest Test win. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the hosts piled up a declared 564/8 and immediately put the visitors under pressure.
Captain Gill led from the front with a detachment of 126 men KL Rahul He celebrated his return with a century. Sai Sudharsan He also played an important role with his fluent 81 language, ensuring India’s reach beyond Afghanistan’s reach.
The focus then shifted to debutant left-arm spinner Suthar. Young produced a sensational spell of 6/33 in Afghanistan’s first innings to help them score 152. Although asked to continue, the visitors fared even worse in their second attempt and were reduced to just 112.
India completed the historic victory by an innings and 300 runs, surpassing all previous records and setting a new benchmark for Test dominance.
2) IND vs WI, First Test (2018)
The Mullanpur triumph was preceded by India’s greatest Test victory West India 2018 in Rajkot. It was a match remembered for India’s batting brilliance and relentless bowling attack.
Batting first, India scored a huge declared 649/9. Young key Prithvi Shaw he announced himself on his international debut with a scintillating 134 Virat Kohli the captain’s strike was 139. Ravindra Jadeja added more misery for the visitors with an unbeaten century down the stretch.
Faced with mountains, the West Indies never recovered. They were dismissed for 181 in their first innings and 196 in their second. Kuldeep Yadav He was the star with the ball, especially in the second innings, as India secured victory by an innings and 272 runs. It was considered one of the most comprehensive performances by an Indian side in Test cricket at the time and remained a national record for nearly eight years.
3) IND vs AFG, One-off Test (2018)
Afghanistan’s first Test match in 2018 also attracts attention in this list. Making their debut in the format, the visitors faced an experienced Indian side in Bengaluru and quickly learned the rigors of Test cricket at the highest level. India batted only once but made it count by posting 474 runs. Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay both scored centuries to lay the foundation for a dominant display.
The match was effectively decided by India’s spin twins, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja. Afghanistan struggled against the spinning ball and were all out for 109 in their first innings before slipping to 103 in the second innings.
The contest was over in two days, with India recording an emphatic victory by an innings and 262 runs, which remains among the country’s biggest Test victories in years.
A new era under Shubman Gill
While records are meant to be recorded, the significance of the Mullanpur Test goes beyond numbers. He glimpsed India’s future under Gill’s leadership. The young captain impressed with both his batting and tactical decisions. His faith in debutant Suthar paid rich dividends, while India’s aggressive approach reflected a clear intent to dominate rather than simply outplay their opponents.
With a new generation starting to take over, India’s latest record-breaking win shows the team’s grip on test cricket at home is as strong as ever. If the performance in Mullanpur is any indication, the red ball future of Indian cricket looks to be in good hands.
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